I'm Dr Solomon Cheung

Clinical/Practical experience

Each step in this journey has brought its own rewards, strengthening my motivation to keep moving forward in practice.

540+

6

Years of experience in working in the mental health sector

Supervised adult psychological therapy hours

Various settings and populations

Experience across a range of settings, including:

• NHS Lanarkshire

  • inpatient, outpatient, and staff support psychological services

• community-based services

  • multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team and donation-funded services

• university contexts

  • student support service and older adult psychiatric research team

400+

Supervised hours conducting cognitive and mental health assessments with older adults

Training

I believe by constantly engaging in reflection and learning, I will become a better therapist for my clients. I would love to talk about topics and therapy options with my clients as they can also teach me new things.

I've attained the following academic qualifications:

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

Highest academic qualification integrated with extensive clinical training and professional development

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Majored in Psychology with comprehensive knowledge in Sociology, Social Work, Public and Business Administration

Glasgow Caledonian University

University of Hong Kong

I’ve completed the following trainings to improve my skills and knowledge:

• Safeguarding Adults - Level 3

• ACT for adult ADHD

• The Body Keeps the Score: Trauma Healing Through the Senses

• Single-Session Therapy in Brief & Longer Term Therapy

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

• The Tribes of Person-Centred Therapy

My values and purpose

I find deep meaning in one-to-one conversations. I value being fully present with a person, listening with care, learning about their world, and understanding what matters to them. This way of being allows for real connection, where thoughts and feelings can be explored with openness and curiosity.

I believe that collaboration is key to making sense of difficulties and supporting meaningful change. My approach is informed by pluralism, which values flexibility in recognising multiple truths and perspectives. This embodies an ethical and practical dedication to diversity, embracing the positive aspects of differences and the importance of communication. In therapy, such flexibility can help clients gain distance from what feels overwhelming and often brings hidden feelings or interpretations into awareness.

I prioritise offering a therapeutic relationship that is safe, respectful, and non-judgemental. I aim to offer a space where clients can be themselves and feel held in their experiences. When helpful, I draw on psychological theory, research, and psychometric tools to better understand what is going on and track progress in therapy. I consider these tools carefully, always guided by each client’s unique needs and goals.

I am moved by how often people feel they must live up to others’ expectations, losing touch with who they really are. I want to offer a space where clients feel seen and understood, and where we can work together to heal past wounds and strengthen their sense of self.

My languages

I am bilingual. Cantonese is my mother tongue and most of my education delivered in English. I’m fascinated by how beliefs and assumptions are shaped by culture, and how my curiosity and multicultural competence support clients in exploring new perspectives.

我希望能幫助更多華人接觸心理治療。由於歷史與文化的影響，加上心理治療界長期以英語為主，不少華人選擇默默承受心理創傷，而未能或不敢尋求支援。我相信，當語言不再成為隔閡時，客人能更自在地表達心聲，從而更投入並享受輔導的過程。