Dr Charmian M.Y. Young holds a Master's and Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hong Kong and is a registered clinical psychologist in the Professional Medical Register, recognized by the Hong Kong Psychological Society, the Hong Kong Association of Clinical Psychologists, and the Department of Health. She has over 15 years of experience in psychiatry and clinical psychology, with particularly extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. She also has extensive experience working in schools, providing appropriate on-campus psychological support to students and teachers.

 

In her work with children and adolescents, Ms. Yang initially focused on the assessment and treatment of autism and the mental health of young children. She holds several professional certifications as a certified instructor, including the Circle of Security, The Incredible Years Parenting Training Program, The Incredible Years Child Behavior Training Program, and PEERS Social Skills Training Program, aiming to provide high-quality services to children and their families. Furthermore, she is a certified Infant Massage instructor from the International Federation of Infant Massage Therapists.

 

Recognizing the importance of emotions in quality of life and mental illness treatment, Ms. Yang has incorporated emotionally focused therapy into her treatments in recent years, providing psychological services to adolescents and adults. Through emotional intervention, she helps service users cope with their problems more effectively and improve their quality of life.

 

In addition to her clinical work, Ms. Yang has been appointed as an honorary clinical supervisor at the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She has also been invited to participate in newspaper writing and to give lectures at various universities and non-profit organizations, actively promoting mental health and professional development.