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Our Team
ATHY NGAI
Founder & Director
Clinical Psychologist
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- MSc Clinical Psychology
- PDipPsyMed Psychological Medicine
- Certificate Family and Youth Counselling
Athy is the founder of The Mind Project, established in 2016. With over a decade of clinical experience, she specialises in child and adolescent psychology, as well as family and youth counselling, with a primary focus on psychological assessments and parent consultation.
She obtained her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in the United Kingdom and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Medicine at the The University of Hong Kong. Athy has practised across public hospitals, clinics, NGOs, and the private sector, developing a well-rounded and evidence-based clinical approach.
Her work centres on conducting comprehensive assessments and working closely with parents to understand their child’s developmental, emotional, and behavioural needs. She provides structured, practical guidance to support children and adolescents both at home and in school, and has collaborated extensively with schools to facilitate appropriate interventions and support.
Athy is committed to early identification and intervention, and to making psychological and SEN services more accessible to families. In addition to her clinical work, she has been featured in various media outlets, including parenting magazines and interviews, and has contributed as a guest columnist on topics related to child development and mental health.
TIFFANY WONG
ABA Case Supervisor and Consultant
- Qualified Behaviour Analyst (QBA)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences (Majoring in Psychology)
- Master of Social Sciences in Counselling
Tiffany is a Qualified Behaviour Analyst (QBA) with over five years of experience in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). She has supported children across a variety of settings, including one-on-one intervention, school-based shadowing, and social groups, gaining broad clinical exposure to diverse learning profiles.
Drawing on her experience, Tiffany is skilled in designing individualised, evidence-based intervention plans tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs. She is particularly adept at breaking down complex skills into manageable, achievable steps, facilitating consistent progress while building confidence and independence.
Tiffany places strong emphasis on the generalisation of skills, ensuring that learning extends beyond the therapy setting into meaningful, real-life contexts. She believes that true learning occurs when skills are functional and transferable across environments.
Tiffany believes in the potential within every child and is committed to walking alongside each learner, providing structured guidance and appropriate support to help them grow and thrive.
CHAD NG
Behavioural Therapist
- BSc Psychology
Chad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the United Kingdom, where his academic training fostered a strong foundation in understanding psychological processes and disorders, and guided his transition into behavioural therapy.
In his clinical practice, Chad has worked closely with a range of children with diverse developmental profiles, gaining valuable hands-on experience in delivering individualised support. He adopts a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach, recognising that effective intervention extends beyond theory and relies on careful observation, consistency, and responsiveness to each child’s unique needs.
Chad places strong emphasis on incremental progress, understanding that small, well-supported steps are integral to meaningful developmental gains. He is committed to a child-centred framework, appreciating that each child follows a distinct developmental trajectory. He finds his work both meaningful and motivating, and takes professional satisfaction in supporting children’s growth and celebrating their progress.
MAGGIE CHENG
Counsellor
SEN Teacher
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)
- Qualified Kindergarten Teacher
- Qualified Child Care Worker
- Qualified Child Care Supervisor
- Qualified Special Child Care Worker
- Master of Arts in School Guidance and Counseling (Special Needs)
Maggie is a qualified kindergarten teacher with extensive experience working with preschool-age children. She is skilled in designing and applying tailored learning strategies, creating unique activities that cater to each child’s abilities and individual needs.
In addition to her background in early childhood education, Maggie is also a counsellor who provides professional counselling services to adolescents, young adults and parents. Warm, supportive, and approachable, she believes that a safe and joyful environment allows children and young people to step out of their comfort zone, engage more fully in activities, and express themselves freely without fear of judgment.
SAM CHONG
Speech Therapist
- Speech Therapist in Accredited Register
- Member of Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists Limited (HKIST)
- Full Member of The Hong Kong Association of Speech Therapists (HKAST)
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Professional Developments:
- Certified Practitioner of More Than Words®️ – The Hanen Program
- Certified Practitioner of The Sequential Oral Sensory (S.O.S) Approach to Feeding
- Certificate in PROMPT Institute®️ – Introduction to PROMPT Technique
- Certified Practitioner of PECS
- Certified Practitioner of Lidcombe Program
- TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy (Level 1) TalkTools
- Qualified Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test (HKGCNT) User
- Certified Practitioner of Adventure in Voice Therapy
LOUISE CHAN
Expressive Arts Therapist
Play Therapist
- Registered Arts Therapist (Expressive Arts)
- Certified Play Therapist
Master of Expressive Arts Therapy – The University of Hong Kong
Committee member and Professional member of Expressive Arts Therapy Association of Hong Kong (EATAHK)
Registered Arts Therapist (Expressive Arts) – The Australian, New Zealand and Asians Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)
Professional member of The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)
Certified Play Therapist – Play Therapy UK (PTUK)
Completion of Post Qualifying Certificate in Filial Play Coaching – Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC), certified by PTUK, PTI & APAC
Member of Play Therapy International (PTI) & Play Therapy Hong Kong (PTHK)
Qualified Mental Health First Aider – MHFA International & the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong