Hong Kong
Lau Wan Chau Teresa
Registered Social Worker / Registered Sport Mental Coach /Sport Psychological Counsellor (CAMS)
*Certified Boxing Therapist
Lau Wan Chau Teresa, is a Registered Social Worker, Registered Sport Mental Coach, and Sport Psychological Counsellor (CAMS) who is passionate about transforming the perception of boxing in Hong Kong. Certified in Boxing Therapy, she aims to make boxing accessible to individuals of all ages. In her practice, she is already a teen and autism expert and will now also provide specialized support to elderly individuals in the early stages of stroke and Parkinson's; Helping them navigate their trauma experiences through a unique combination of boxing and therapeutic principles. Her approach integrates her deep understanding of mental health and sports psychology, making Boxing Therapy a powerful tool for resilience and well-being.
Specializations
Philosophy
I have been involved in youth work for more than 25 years, focusing on those with deviant behavior, young mothers, pregnant girls in need of counseling, and underprivileged families. My expertise lies in individual counseling, youth career and life planning, as well as sports mental coaching. Other professional including Bricks for Autism LEGO-based therapy facilitator. International Association for Professional Certification Certified International Dream Analysis Therapist (Level 1).
Career and Life Planning / Person centered approach and Self-Control theory with Boxing intervention:
The 4 main elements of Self-control theory by Criminology are (1) attachment (2) involvement (3) commitment and (4) belief.
Using these principles, a person who enjoys boxing can utilize these 4 elements to prevent deviant behavior and negative emotions, either youth or elderly. In the process, Boxing Therapists can embrace underprivileged youth and elderly who are diagnosed with early Parkinson's, by trauma-informed, mind-body, CBT.
Goals
Transform the perception of boxing in Hong Kong, making it accessible to individuals of all ages. Provide support for elderly individuals in the early stages of stroke and Parkinson's to navigate through their trauma experiences.