About Us
At HeartKindle Educational Psychology Service, we are passionate about helping parents and children unlock their unique qualities and reach their full potential.
We advocate against stigmatizing Special Educational Needs (SEN). Each child is unique and shouldn't be limited by labels. Our aim is early identification and assessment to help parents and children understand their traits and needs. Through professional training and therapy, we empower them to unleash their potential.
Our team is dedicated to providing personalized support and guidance to families in need. We believe that every child has the ability to succeed, and we are committed to helping them achieve their goals.
Director
Ms. Lai Winkie
Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Qualification:
Master of Educational and Child Psychology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Postgraduate Diploma of Education (English - Secondary) (Distinction), The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology), The University of Hong Kong
Associate Fellow, Division of Educational Psychology, The Hong Kong Psychological Society
Accredited Educational Psychologist, Hong Kong Association of Educational Psychologists, Department of Health
Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) Certified User
Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider
Individual Profile:
Winkie is an experienced Educational Psychologist with over a decade of expertise in working with children across various age groups, ranging from kindergarten to secondary school. With a background as a former specialist at the Education Bureau, Winkie possesses specialized skills in conducting psychoeducational assessments, delivering skills training, providing psychotherapy and career counseling, and facilitating parent/teacher consultations, group interventions, talks, and workshops. Throughout her extensive career, she has worked closely with both Cantonese- and English-speaking students, gaining valuable experience in addressing a wide range of challenges such as giftedness, schooling difficulties/school refusal, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Learning Difficulties, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), selective mutism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), anxiety, depression, developmental delay, and more.
In addition to her clinical work, Winkie has made significant contributions to the field. Her involvement as a specialist in the Education Bureau has played a vital role in developing and implementing the highly regarded Tiered Autism Intervention for Students with ASD Model (AIM Model) in local primary and secondary schools. Furthermore, she has collaborated with The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) on the School-based Teacher Development Project to enhance kindergarten teachers' competence in promoting students' social-emotional development (3Es Project), addressing the diverse affective and social needs of kindergarten students.
Winkie's passion for professional development extends to her role as a clinical supervisor for training programs at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She is certified in the Mindfulness in Schools Project (MiSP) and has received specialized training in AutPlay Therapy, further enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive care to her clients.
