Institute for Professional Training in Psychotherapy Ltd

Mission & Vision

The mission of IPTP is to provide practical knowledge and skills-training in the areas of counselling and psychotherapy for the professional development and personal growth of social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals. Trainer

Ms. Natalie Tong is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Registered Psychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy f

or almost 20 years. She has been training frontline social workers and counselors in the area of counseling for 14 years. She has served as an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Hong Kong for 10 years and was a part-time instructor at the City University of Hong Kong. In her private practice, she works extensively with clients suffering from depression, complex trauma, anxiety, and couple distress. She is a Certified EFT Therapist with the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy who integrated her training in clinical psychology with Emotion-Focused Therapy. Professional Background:

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT # 40466, Board of Behavioral Sciences, California

Registered Psychologist (Hong Kong Psychological Society)

Approved Supervisor, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)

Clinical Member, American Psychological Association (APA)

Clinical Member, American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)