Miss Isabella graduated from The University of Hong Kong and attained B.Sc. (Hons) Speech & Hearing Sciences and M.S.S.(Distinction) Counselling.She has been working in various non-government organizations, special schools and mainstream schools since her graduation. Isabella joined the ENT Laser family since 2008 and further develops her expertise in speech therapy and voice therapy. Isabella enjoys promoting professional knowledge of speech therapy to the public. She has been invited to write newspapers articles, speak in broadcasting programme and train children, parents and professionals in workshops held by various organizations.Isabella then further pursued her studies in the Master programme (Counselling) in the University of Hong Kong and expands her interest in counselling and play therapy. She hopes with her expertise in speech therapy and counselling, she can integrate the theories and her experiences in providing tailor-made service to children and elderly in need.
 

Qualifications:

• M.Soc.Sc. (Counselling) *Distinction-The University of Hong Kong

• B.Sc. (Speech & Hearing Sciences)- The University of Hong Kong
   

Professional Development:

• Member of The Hong Kong Association of Speech Therapists (HKAST)

• Member of The Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)

• Certified provider of Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy (LMRVT) - Adults & Kids

• Certified provider of Adventures in Voice (AIV)

• Certified Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation Provider for Dysphagia (DPNS)

• TalkTools ORAL PLACEMENT THERAPY Level 1 & Level 2

• Qualified The Hong Kong Cantonese Oral Language Assessment Scale (HKCOLAS) examiner

• Qualified Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test (HKGCNT) User

• Norma Leben Coach the Parents Professional Training Course Certificate (Learn how to coach the parents to use directive play therapy for children with ADHA)

• Directive Group Play Therapy for the Treatment of ADHD, Low Self-Esteem and Traumatized Children, by Norma Leben, APT

• Certificate in Understanding sandplay therapy

• The Theraplay Institute (Level one Theraplay & Marschak Interaction Method [MIM] Training)

• Theraplay- an Attachment Enhancing Model of Play Therapy

• Theraplay Overview and Group Theraplay Workshop 2013 Certificate

• Object Relations Play Therapy Certificate, by Dr. Helen Benedict APT

• Certified provider of Myofascial Release & other Manual Techniques in Dysphagia Management
   

Training Experiences:

• Invited to provide professional input and training to various organizations, i.e. RTHK, 881903 Commercial Radio HK, Metro Radio HK (DJ King), Bear Children’s Choir, Learning Plus Learning Centre etc.
   

Working Experiences:

• School-based Speech Therapist (EDB)- Primary, Secondary Schools and Special Schools

• Hong Kong Christian Service District-based Speech Therapy Service Team

• St. James's Settlement, Rehabilitation Service Unit

• Part-time research assistant- HKU (Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences)

• Researcher of The Hong Kong Institute of Education (Early Child Education)
   

Play Therapy Experiences:

• Finished master-level play therapy training and receiving on-going professional training and supervision

• Specializing in children psychological development, work with children with mood, behavioural and social adjustment issues

• Write articles and provide professional information to newspaper and magazines, i.e. AM730 and Parents

• Held staff training for allied health professionals and parent training
   

Counselling Experiences:

• Finished master-level counselling training and receiving on-going professional training and supervision

• Specializing in working with tinnitus patient and family

• Set up self-help group for tinnitus patients