Maxine Mak, MSocSc

Counsellor

Language: English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Professional Qualifications

Master of Social Sciences in Counselling (MSocSc Counselling), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BA (Hons) Creative Advertising and Media Design, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong

Member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)

Member of Asian Professional Counselling & Psychology Association (APCPA)

About Maxine

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent number of years working in the technology and finance sectors, including in high-pressure environments, and gained more than several years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and volunteers. My experience of being in an intercultural marriage has also deepened my appreciation of diverse perspectives and life experiences. These experiences inform my empathetic, authentic, and curious approach as I support clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.

My counselling approach is informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Satir Family Model, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Child-Centered Play Therapy. I draw on these approaches flexibly to help clients explore difficult emotions, deepen self-awareness, develop new coping strategies, and create meaningful change aligned with their values.