Ernest Wong
王昌哲
Clinical Psychologist
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Honorary Secretary, Division of Clinical Psychology (HKPS)
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Member of Register of Clinical Psychologists accredited by Department of Health of HKSAR Government
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AF, RCP, HKPS
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Candidate of PsyD (Clin. Psy.) (HKU)
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MSocSc (Clin. Psy.) (HKU)
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MSocSc (App. Psy.) (CityU)
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HBSc (Psy. & Crim.) (UofT)
Mr. Ernest Wong is a registered clinical psychologist with the Division of Clinical Psychology of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. He is also listed on the Register of Clinical Psychologists accredited by the Department of Health of the HKSAR Government. He serves as Honorary Secretary of the Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology.
Mr. Wong graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with an Honours Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Psychology and Criminology. He subsequently obtained a Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology from City University of Hong Kong. Before beginning clinical practice in Hong Kong, he earned a Master of Social Sciences in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hong Kong. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hong Kong alongside his clinical practice.
Mr. Ernest Wong has extensive experience in youth and community mental health, providing support to students, parents, social workers and educators. He previously worked as a clinical psychologist and unit head at the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, where he established and led school-based mental health services, a crisis response team and community mental health services. Under his leadership, the unit provided psychological assessments and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults across a number of schools and communities.
Mr. Wong has extensive clinical experience in assessing and supporting people with special educational needs, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as mental health, family and parent–child relationship concerns. He works closely with educators, social workers and other professionals to provide coordinated support. Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin, he has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr. Wong is actively involved in education and professional training. He is currently an Honorary Clinical Supervisor at the University of Hong Kong and a Clinical Supervisor at Mind HK. He was previously a part-time Assistant Lecturer at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Before beginning his clinical psychology career, he worked as a secondary school teacher and a programme manager at the non-profit educational organisation Teach For Hong Kong. He subsequently joined its board and continues to serve as a board member. These experiences have given him a strong understanding of Hong Kong’s educational landscape.