COUNSELLING TEAM
The KIS Counselling Team provides comprehensive, developmental guidance to the student population.
Email: anlam@kis.edu.hk
Anson Lam Noel is a counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, parents and adults in private clinics, counselling centers, universities and international schools. Anson joined KIS to be their Head of Counselling since 2020. Prior to that she spent 8 years as a teacher and Head of Department at a local school. Anson possesses a B.Ed. and MSocSc in Counselling Psychology from the University of Hong Kong.
She has experience counselling both students and adults on issues including depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, ADHD, Selective Mutism, relationships, and divorce. She also runs parent groups and provides parenting guidance.
Anson has completed specialized training in Play Therapy, Family Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Incredible Years parenting courses. She is a professional member of the American Counselling Association and an Associate Fellow of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association. Anson is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Ms. Chloe completed her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Sydney (USYD) and is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Hong Kong since 2020. Ms. Chloe also recently graduated from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), with a Master of Social Sciences in Counselling, with a special interest in play therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and group counselling.
Prior to joining KIS, Ms. Chloe was a teacher at a primary school, in which she also led workshops on ‘social and emotional learning’ for some of her students. During her studies in Australia, she was appointed as one of the Resident Assistants at the Women’s College within USYD, where she oversees residents’ academic and mental well-being during their stay at university. Ms. Chloe values diversity and has a great interest in child development and cultural identity.
Mr. Howey graduated from BBA (Hons) in Management and was a commissioned officer during national service in Singapore. He completed a Master of Social Science in Counselling from the University of Hong Kong, with elective specialisation in cognitive behavioral intervention, positive psychology and Bowen family therapy. He also completed 1-year mindfulness teacher training (MBCT-L) under Oxford Mindfulness Centre.
In his spare time, Mr. Howey enjoys meditation, street dance, and likes to listen to music from different genres.
Ms. Jess Leong is a counselling intern currently pursuing a Master’s degree in counselling. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of San Francisco, majoring in psychology with a specialisation in child and youth studies. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted and presented socio-cognitive research at the Western Psychological Association Annual Convention.
In California, Jess gained experience providing emotional support services for older adults dealing with depression, loneliness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and schizophrenia. Additionally, she has worked as a career and academic guidance counsellor in Hong Kong. Jess has earned a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. Her passion lies in helping students navigate challenges by fostering emotional resilience in our ever-changing world.
Ms. Soobin Park graduated from BBA (Hons) in Marketing. She is currently taking part in a Master of Social Science in Counselling from the University of Hong Kong, with elective specialisation in Play Therapy, Counselling in Education Setting and Emotion Focused Intervention.
Soobin enjoys playing guitar and hiking in her down times, and likes being in nature to reflect.
Ms. Kelly Chen graduated from BBS in Psychology. She is currently taking part in a Master of Social Science in Counselling from the University of Hong Kong, with elective specialisation in Satir Model, Mindfulness, compassion and valued-based psychotherapies, and Narrative Therapy.
Kelly is a basketball player, she also enjoys using art to express herself.