
Dr Fung Chin Counselling Lecturer
- BA(Psy, Phil) MSW(family), MACS, PhD
- +64 9 836 7800 ext. 814
- [email protected]
Fung took up his role as Counselling Lecturer in July 2024.
Fung is a clinical fellow and supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a charter counsellor psychologist of the British Psychological Society, a certified fourth-level counsellor of the Australian Counselling Association, and a certificated counsellor and supervisor of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association. In his early years, he studied psychology and philosophy, and graduated from Monash University in Australia. He subsequently obtained a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and a Master of Christian Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He completed his PhD in Family Therapy at North Central University in the United States, specializing in child and adolescent development. Fung is a warm and creative counsellor who particularly enjoys working with children and adolescents. His areas of specialization include adolescent issues, family relationships, and addiction.
Fung's areas of research interest are internet addiction, positive psychology, special education needs, and parenting. He is author of Tiger Parents, Bitter Parents, 2011.
Fung is an avid nature enthusiast and enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, sailing, and camping. The natural beauty and abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities in New Zealand appealed to him and his family, prompting their relocation from the bustling city of Hong Kong. He is now living with his wife May and their three daughters in Auckland.