Pinky began her career as a business executive in the retail industry and had held various senior positions in both local and international corporations in Hong Kong. Her current work focuses on health education. As someone born and raised in Hong Kong, she understands why so many people in Hong Kong are so stressful and believes that it is important for us to learn how to take good care of our health. She has a
Mind HK Acting Senior Manager – Training and Operations | Mind HK Trainer Nicole is a registered social worker in Hong Kong having a Master’s degree in Social Work with a concentration in mental health at HKU. Prior to joining Mind HK, she has experience working with vulnerable families and children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and mental health challenges. Having experienced first-hand how mental health problems have impacted both patients and carers, she is
Mind HK Trainer Prior to becoming a counselor, Kim worked in investment banking in New York and Hong Kong for twelve years. Originally from the US, Kim has a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Kim returned to the University of Hong Kong and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology and a Master of Counseling degree with Monash University (Australia). She is working toward a doctorate in clinical
Mind HK Trainer Bhavna Bharvani is a US-trained Clinical Counselor, registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. She has provided individual, couples, and group therapy in trauma-saturated environments, community mental health clinics, high schools, and residential substance use treatment centers. She helps people work through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, identity issues, shame, and relationship issues. She integrates a humanistic, relational and client-centered approach with EMDR and ACT modalities, narrative therapy and mindfulness techniques,
Mind HK Lead Clinical Advisor (Training and Anti-stigma) | Mind HK Trainer Odile has been involved with Mind HK since 2016, and was on the team that officially launched the charity at the 2017 Hong Kong Mental Health Conference. Odile is the lead clinical advisor for the Anti-Stigma Project, and a trainer. She was involved in the planning of the 2017 and 2020 Hong Kong Mental Health Conferences. Odile is a Paediatric Nurse Practitioner with
Mind HK Acting Senior Manager – Training and Partnerships | Mind HK Trainer Henry learned about Mind HK during the Mental Health Conference 2017, and joined the Mind HK team, as he wishes to improve the mental health condition in Hong Kong through prevention and early intervention approaches. Henry is now pursuing a Master’s in Public Health at the King’s College London. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Bath and
Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT®) is one of the services from Mind HK. Trained Wellbeing Practitioners will offer initial assessment and early intervention for people dealing with mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties.
The service includes 6-8 sessions of low-intensity psychological support, the flexibility of the service allows individuals to receive free and timely support when needed.
If you’re aged between 18 – 65 and are facing some emotional challenges, we would like to invite you to take an online assessment for us to gain a better understanding of your current emotional struggle.
If you’re eligible, we’ll get you connected with a Wellbeing Practitioner within two weeks to sort out the next steps.
The service runs for about 3 months and includes 6-8 support sessions, tailored to your needs.
We encourage you to attend all sessions and actively practice the tips and exercises provided by your Wellbeing Practitioner.
We take your privacy seriously. Your chats with the Wellbeing Practitioner are confidential.
We won’t share any of your info unless you’ve provided consent or if there are risks detected.
This programme isn’t suitable for people facing emergencies, major setbacks, or those diagnosed with serious or complex mental health conditions.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, this programme might not meet your needs, so please seek help right away. You can check out Mind HK’s “Find Help Now” page for immediate information and services.
Most of our Wellbeing Practitioners have backgrounds in psychology or counselling and are passionate about mental health. They’ve gone through about 140 hours of intensive training and completed at least 120 hours of supervised clinical practice over 9 months to ensure the quality of service.
They’re trained by accredited local experts in the mental health field, including clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, counsellors, and psychiatrists. Plus, we regularly check how effective our services are. All service outputs and performances are subject to consistent monitoring.
This programme welcomes anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 who may be feeling lost or facing emotional difficulties. Please note that this programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions.
This programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions, but suitable for those who experience mild to severe moderate anxiety, mild to moderate depression, or other emotional challenges. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.
After signing up, our Wellbeing Practitioner will contact you within two weeks to schedule a convenient time for a 45-minute conversation, either via video or phone call, according to your preference. During the conversation, the Wellbeing Practitioner will understand your current situation and help you gain a better understanding of your emotional state based on the questionnaire you filled out during application. Additionally, they will provide recommendations for appropriate community resources based on your needs, helping you take an important first step in taking care of your mental health.
Although the intervention procedure is mostly standardised, Wellbeing Practitioners will work flexibly with clients to address individual presenting problems and unique characteristics.
Our Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to support people who experience mild to moderate mental health difficulties primarily. This programme is not suitable for the situations mentioned above. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.
Your conversations with the Wellbeing Practitioner are absolutely confidential. Any information about you will not be shared with anyone without your consent unless you or others are at immediate risk or the Wellbeing Practitioner has reason to believe that you may be in imminent danger.
Supervisors will monitor trainees’ development throughout the placement to ensure that they are meeting the required level of competency to pass the training course at the end of the placement.
Yes, it is necessary to book an appointment in advance by filling out the form. Additionally, you can select one of the five stores yourself. We will allocate clients to different Wellbeing Practitioners based on their chosen location.
Before having the conversation, we will ask you to fill out a basic questionnaire for preliminary screening assessment. This screening process aims to ensure that the training received by the Wellbeing Practitioners is sufficient to meet the needs of the individuals receiving the service. If it is determined after the screening assessment that the service is not suitable for you, Mind HK will provide alternative recommendations to ensure your safety and support.
For adults who are suitable for this service, all Wellbeing Practitioners have received training on how to identify and respond to safety and risk issues. If you have any concerns about the support process, the Wellbeing Practitioners have appropriate measures in place and will develop response plans based on the urgency of the situation. They can also access support from clinical practitioners from Mind HK or participating organisations.
Mind HK provides 4 themes of mental health training, including: Supporting Self, Supporting Others, Family Wellbeing and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).
Check out the brochure here for more information.
Mind HK provides a wide range of standardised mental health training, which can be tailored to different circumstances. Chat with our team to explore more!
Our trainers come from a diverse, accredited pool of clinically experienced professionals. Check out our trainers’ biographies here.
Yes, the Mental Health First Aid class of Mind HK is internationally accredited by the MHFA International. The content and certification is delivered by trainers certified from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. You can find out our trainers accreditation here.
We are here to support your mental health education journey! Reach out to us and chat with our team.
Mind HK Acting Senior Manager - Training and Partnerships | Mind HK Trainer
Henry learned about Mind HK during the Mental Health Conference 2017, and joined the Mind HK team, as he wishes to improve the mental health condition in Hong Kong through prevention and early intervention approaches.
Henry is now pursuing a Master’s in Public Health at the King's College London. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Bath and worked as an Honorary Assistant Psychologist at a local hospital in the United Kingdom before coming back to his hometown. His previous work focused on conducting assessments and light intensity rehabilitations for individuals with various backgrounds. During work, he realised that there are huge differences in mental health attitudes and knowledge between the HK and UK community. The stigma has a significant impact on a person's experience and recovery.
Therefore, Henry joined Mind HK aiming to improve the current situation and contribute through education and awareness work. He is a qualified Mental Health First Aid Master Instructor and delivers mental health training and workshops. Being invited as speaker and panelist by reputable organisations like SCMP, HKTDC and RTHK, Henry has been vocal on mental health programmes and how to facilitate cultural changes in Hong Kong’s community especially workplaces.
As the Acting Senior Manager - Training and Partnerships at Mind HK, Henry believes that cultivating cultural changes within organisations and the public are the first steps to improve access to support in Hong Kong and hence, his work focuses on partnering with different like-minded organisations to facilitate such change since 2018.