This is the foundation training course in Schema Therapy. It is a required step for those who wish to become a Certified Schema Therapist (individual) with the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).
Trainers: Chris Hayes & Ms. Beatrice Ng-Kessler
Date: 16-18 Oct 2025 (Thur to Sat)
Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Target participants: Mental Health Professionals, Psychiatrist, GP, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Therapists, Occupational Therapist, Nurses, someone who is interested to pursue Certification of Schema Therapist.
Chris Hayes is a Clinical Psychologist and Advanced Schema Therapist based in Perth, Western Australia. He has extensive experience in government and private settings working with clients with complex psychological presentations. Since 2005, he has been practicing as an advanced Schema Therapist, supervisor and trainer, having completed certification in Schema Therapy at the Schema Therapy Institute in New York City (USA) with Dr Jeffery Young. He has presented workshops throughout Europe, Asia and Australasia. He is the Director of Schema Therapy Training Australia. He has recently co-authored the textbook "The Cambridge Guide to Schema Therapy". And has co-produced 2 DVD/ video releases, "Fine Tuning Imagery Rescripting" and "Fine Tuning Chair Work in Schema Therapy", both of which are highly recommended (and the 1st of their kind internationally). He currently serves on the Executive Board for the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST).
Ms. Beatrice Ng-Kessler is a registered clinical psychologist from UK and HK, a Certified Mindfulness Trainer from Canada, and ISST accredited Advance Certified Schema Therapist (Individual) and Supervisor. She started her clinic 'Mindfully' in Hong Kong and is currently practicing privately in London. She is a frequent trainer for NGOs and Corporations for a decade. She became an author of her 2 Chinese books 「為什麼，我人生總在繞圈圈」and 「別踩過界」which depicted stories of clients benefitted from Schema Therapy. She is also a regular columnist of Hong Kong Economic Journals for over 2 years.
Course Fee:
HKD$ 8000.00
HKD$ 7000.00 (Early Bird Discount with registration before 1 May 2025)
Continuing Education, currently applying :
Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologists
Hong Kong Psychological Society
The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
The Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Association of Educational Psychologists
Language: English, supplemented by Cantonese as necessary.
Max. Enrolment: 40 ppl
Confirmation email will be sent to you after your submission of application.
Should you have any enquiries, please send it to course@chinese-schema-therapy.com or whatsapp us at 852-9517 0822. Thank you.u
