“We repeat what we don’t repair.”
—Christine Langley-Obaugh
Dr. Bertie Wai is an English-Cantonese bilingual clinical psychologist providing therapy for children, teens, adults, and couples. Clinically trained in the U.S. and Hong Kong, she works from the psychoanalytic psychotherapy and the Tavistock Relationships models. A non-directive therapist, she approaches therapy from the framework of understanding how the unique personality structure, emotional sensibilities and relational needs contribute to or hinder a client’s wellbeing. Once maladaptive coping patterns are brought to light, clients can work on changes to resolve long-standing issues that keep them stuck in a way of life that is unsatisfactory.
Credentials
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Hong Kong Program
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, Hong Kong Program
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy, University of California, Davis, USA
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong, HK
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Awards
- Recipient of American Psychological Association Division 39, Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology, Scholar Award (2019-2020)
Professional Affiliations
- Registered Clinical Psychologist at the Hong Kong Association of Doctors in Clinical Psychology (HKADCP)
- Member of American Psychological Association Division 39
- Honorary Consultant at WTS Bright Orchid Women’s Association
Literary Contributions
- Author of Talking to Children about Divorce [View Book Here]
- Contributor at South China Morning Post & Hong Kong Free Press [View Articles]
- Mental Health & Relationship Columnist at BamBoOs! Life Magazine [View Articles]