Dr. Jadis Blurton

Clinical/Developmental Psychologist

M.A., Ph.D. Life-Span Developmental Psychology, M.A., Special Education, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (U.S.A.), Registered Psychologist (H.K.)

Dr. Blurton has an eclectic and personal approach to therapy, focusing on the specific needs and strengths of individuals, couples, and families. As a therapist, she sees her role as one of guide, supporter, and interpreter, assisting clients to find their own solutions to the problems and emotions that may confront them.

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Dr. Amanda Oswalt

Assistant Director of Assessments

Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Child and Family Systems, M.Sc. Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology

Dr. Oswalt approaches every therapy session and assessment with each clients' strengths and needs in mind. She strives to make a positive difference in the lives of children and to help them overcome roadblocks and challenges that have surfaced in their lives. She believes that parents are the expert when it comes to their child and her role is to support them and work as a team with caregivers, teachers, and parents in order to understand and bring out the best in each child. She takes a solutions oriented approach and seeks to help clients achieve tangible goals and noticeable changes. 

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Dr. Alison Cook

Qualified Cogmed Coach

MB, BS

Dr. Cook qualified and worked as a General Medical Practitioner in the UK before moving to Hong Kong with her four children in 2002. 

Her work experience includes psychiatry and paediatric positions and an apointment as Community Health Doctor in England, caring for children in mainstream school with medical needs. She has been working as a qualified Cogmed Coach for over two years, helping to make sure many dozens of students get the most from their training.

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Sarah Konopka

Speech and Language Pathologist

M.S. CCC-SLP

Sarah approaches therapy for those with communication disorders with energy, compassion, and an appreciation for how each person's individuality and value contributes to society as a whole. Her experience led her to work with many different people experiencing one or several of the following communication disorders: fluency, articulation, voice, and language. She has additional experience assessing and treating swallowing disorders, cognition, and language for adults in a rehabilitation setting.

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Claire Forrest

MA (Hons) Psychology

As a psychometrician , Claire enjoys working with and getting to know every person she assesses. She has a firm belief in the value of implementing the most effective IEP and has developed strategies aimed at accessing hidden potential. This is done so that test results can reliably contribute to building a complete and accurate picture of the child whereby any additional special needs of the child do not act to hinder growth and development.

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Dr. Doug Seiden

Clinical/Transpersonal Psychologist

M.A. Linguistics; M.A., Ph.D. Clinical Psychology; Licensed Clinical Psychologist (U.S.A.)

Dr. Seiden specializes in cognitive behavior therapy and transpersonal coaching for a wide range of life goals, decisions and difficulties related to: Stress / Anxiety / Panic, Low Mood / Depression, Irratability / Anger, Obsessions and Compulsions, Relationships, Education and Career, Religious and Spiritual Seeking, Consciousness Transformation

In accordance with your preferences, in addition to traditional psychotherapy, Dr. Seiden may integrate treatment with holistic practices including meditation, mindfulness, subtle energy work, neurofeedback, Ericksonian hypnosis and lucid dreaming. 

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Kathryn Sly

Masters in Counselling

Bachelor in Special Education

Dip Teaching [Special Needs & Sensory Disorders]

Kathryn Sly offers support to individuals in their efforts to create a way through challenging situations.  Kathryn will structure sessions which are supportive and responsive to individual circumstances focusing on promoting autonomy for the client. She has completed courses in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy [CBT] for Children and Adolescents and has many other therapeutic strategies in her toolbox. She co-facilitates with the Friends programs as well as the social skills program ‘Secret Agent Society’, both of which are offered in Hong Kong.

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Wendy Kou

Clinical Counselor

M.A., Marital and Family Therapy (Art Therapy Specialization)

Ms. Kou, in addition to providing general counseling services, specializes in art therapy. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders, among them depression, post-traumatic stress, autism, anxiety, bereavement, marital conflicts, attentional deficits, behavioral or impulse control disorders, and schizophrenia. Ms. Kou graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. 

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Dr. Patricia Kopstein

Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst

B.A. Psychology; B.A. Expressive Arts; M.A. Psychology; D.Min. (USA) Advanced studies in Jungian analysis and art therapy. 

Dr. Patti Kopstein provides e-therapy apointments to match any schedule, for any time zone in the world. She has practiced psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in a variety of settings in the USA, Israel, New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong. Patti specializes in mid-life, mid-profession, fertility, self-image, anxiety/depression, and relocation issues. As a psychotherapist, she works with clients to explore issue specific difficulties, helping them to find appropriate resolution plans. Psychoanalysis is available for those who desire in-depth, longer term, therapy to discover and work with their patterns, history, and motivation. 

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Olivia Hwang

M.A. Clinical Psychology, Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Registered Psychologist (Hong Kong)

Olivia has extensive assessment and treatment experience with children and adolescents in various settings. She has dealt with issues such as depression, anxiety, cutting, trauma, relationships, parenting, behavioral and anger management, among others. Olivia uses expressive therapy and Cognitive Behavioral techniques to guide her clients to reach their potential, to develop more meaningful relationships and coping strategies, and to overcome obstacles. 

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