THERAPISTS
Expertise: PTSD, Trauma, OCD, Narcissistic Abuse and recovery, Grief and Loss, BPD, Anxiety, Depression and relationa and familial stress.
Therapeutic Approach: Her therapeutic approach is an intersection of both Western evidence based psychological modalities with Eastern Psychology.
Bilingual: English, Hindi, conversational Cantonese and French.
Nivedita Ramanujam
Dr. Nivedita Ramanujam supports adults, adolescents, parents, professionals and couples using a range of therapeutic modalities with over 20 years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy. She is one of the few therapists in Hong Kong who is intensively trained in treating psychological trauma and anxiety through the integration of Western evidence based therapies such as Eye Movement De-sensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT,) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychodynamic Therapy, Brainspotting as well as Eastern psychology such as Buddhist Psychology, Meditation, Mindfulness-based psychotherapy, and Yoga Sutras. She is also certified clinical hypnotherapy.
Dr. Ramanujam is experienced in working with a range of psychological difficulties including adult and childhood trauma, grief and bereavement, PTSD, narcissistic abuse, health anxiety, OCD, worry and anxiety, panic disorder, IBS, Tinnitus, pain control, phobias, depression, BPD, work related issues, familial stress, student and adult life transitions.
Dr. Ramanujam also supports organisations through group workshops with customised corporate training and EAP programs.
She is a registered Clinical Supervisor in Hong Kong and supervises therapists and students.
Dr. Ramanujam has worked in various clinical settings including:
- Premium clinics in Hong Kong such as MindworX OTandP, the London Medical Clinic and the Ultra Health Holistic Clinic which she founded in India.
- Prison service – imparting mindfulness meditation techniques to offenders at the Singapore Changi Prison
Academic and Professional Credentials:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, United States of America
- Registered Clinical Supervisor (APCPA Hong Kong and Singapore)
- Master of Professional Counselling, Swinburne University of Technology Australia
- Master of Business Administration (United Kingdom)
- Doctoral Candidate (Clinical Psychology)
- Ms. Soc. CBT (Australia)
- EMDR (India)
- Mindfulness Meditation (USA)
- Clinical Hypnosis D.C.H. (UK)
- Psychodynamics, (Singapore)
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (USA)
- Ms. Soc. Professional Counseling (Australia)
- Grad. Dip. Professional Counselling
- (Australia) Mindful Parenting Programme Practitioner (Hong Kong)
- EMDR (USA and India)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Hong Kong)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Advanced Training Series (Hong Kong)
- Brainspotting (USA)
Professional Affiliations:
- Registered Clinical Supervisor, APCPA, Hong Kong
- Associate Fellow, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
- Member, American Psychological Association
- Member, Australian Counselling Association
- Member, British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
- Member, Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors, Singapore
- Member, EMDR Association India
- Fellow, Golden Key Circle, Australia
Counselor
Areas of expertise: Substance use, anxiety, depression, mild trauma, social and behavioral
issues, emotion-regulation, bullying by peers and familial stress
Who she works with: Children, Adolescents, Parents and Couples
Dolly Nawalkha
Dolly Nawalkha, is a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Counsellor specialising in working with children, adolescents, parents and couples. Dolly is experienced in addressing a wide range of issues including, anxiety, depression, bereavement, substance use, self-esteem challenges, social skills, mild trauma and behavioural issues. Her expertise lies in assisting young individuals with emotional regulation, stress management and developing interpersonal skills through Play & Art therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focus Therapy (SFBT).
Dolly works closely with parents, providing them with the necessary support and guidance to navigate their children’s emotional well-being. In addition to Individual Counselling, she has facilitated support groups and conducted workshops on empowering women’s self-esteem and fostering stronger connections in couples.
Academic and Professional Credentials:
- Experienced School counsellor focussing on children aged 4 to 12 years of age
- Bachelor of Social Sciences- Psychology (Hong Kong University, HK)
- Masters in Counselling (Monash University, Australia)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adolescents (Russ Harris)
- Gottman’s Couple Therapy (Level 1 & 2)
Doctoral Candidate, (Clinical Psychology)
Expertise: Addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, emotion- regulation, self-esteem, relational and familial stress
Bilingual: English and Cantonese
Gladys Hui
Gladys works with adolescents and adults utilising a person-centred approach, ensuring therapy is tailored uniquely to each client’s individual needs. Gladys undertakes thorough assessment of issues and context to set realistic and achievable goals. Her approach is highly collaborative and recovery-oriented, aiming to empower clients through their journey of self-improvement. Gladys’ practice integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and systemic family approaches. Gladys is experienced in working with a range of psychological difficulties including addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, stress, low-self-esteem, trauma, panic disorder, phobias, anger issues, academic and work-related challenges and, sleep difficulties.
Gladys also has a keen interest in addressing relationship difficulties, such as relationship breakdowns and familial challenges. Her therapeutic approach is values-based, focusing on discovering what is most meaningful to the client and identifying what drives the desire for change. Gladys will explore these avenues together with the client to foster personal growth and improved well-being for the client.
Gladys has worked in various clinical settings including:
- Addiction recovery service – teaching coping and emotional regulation skills to adults struggling with drug, alcohol, sex and love addiction
- Community service – supporting adults across the lifespan with a range of mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, phobia and panic disorder
- Prison service – supporting offenders and helping them navigate their difficulties within a challenging environment
- Secure children’s home – supporting children and young people with severe challenging behaviours through therapeutic parenting approach
Academics:
- BSc Psychology (University College London, UK)
- PG Cert Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions (University College London, UK)
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Candidate (University of Exeter, UK)
Professional Affiliations
- Graduate Member, British Psychological Society
Publications
- King, T., Hui, G. C., Muschialli, L., Shafran, R., Ritchie, B., Hargreaves, D. S., … & Bennett, S. (2023). Mental health interventions for children and young people with long-term health conditions in Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services in England. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 13591045231216134.
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