Dr Vanessa Yuan
Principal Psychologist
Client Groups Serviced
- Adults
- Adolescent
- Child
Languages Spoken
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
Availability
- Fri, Sat
Background And Experience
Vanessa worked with children with autism for many years in Hong Kong before she pursued her clinical psychology training at University College London. In the past few years, she supported children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in relation to their physical health difficulties, as well as adults who presented with anxiety, low mood, OCD, PTSD and other mental health difficulties. She also completed psychometric assessments and cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults. Vanessa has worked across hospitals, community mental health clinics and school settings.
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Approach
Vanessa provides clinical assessment and treatment for emotional and behavioural difficulties for children, adolescents and adults. Vanessa uses an integrative therapy approach while always ensuring that therapy is always client centred and provided in a safe, non-judgmental space. She adopts an expressive and play-based approach with children.
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More About Vanessa
Ai Jia loves photography, doodling, and reading books. She enjoys the process of understanding research methods and statistical analysis. Before the pandemic striked, Ai Jia loved to embark on solo adventures overseas. Ai Jia speaks fluent English, Chinese, and basic Teochew.
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Testimonials From Clients & Health Provider Partners
Therapy with Maheen helped me a lot and I am very grateful for her support! Thank you!
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Areas of Expertise
- Neurodiversity
- Mental Health
Credentials
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- PGDE in Special Education
- M.Sc. Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- B.Sc Psychology
- B.A. Communication
Professional Memberships
- Health Care Professionals Council
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)

Therapeutic Approaches
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
Areas Of Expertise
- Neurodiversity
- Mental Health
Credentials
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- PGDE in Special Education
- M.Sc. Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- B.Sc Psychology
- B.A. Communication
Professional Memberships
- Health Care Professionals Council
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)

Therapeutic Approaches
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy