Biography

Dr. King Wai LEUNG, Frank is a distinguished and highly respected professional in the field of psychology, renowned for his extensive academic, professional, and leadership contributions. He is a Registered Counselling Psychologist under both the United Kingdom Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS). Dr. Leung is an Associate Fellow, Chartered Psychologist, and Registered Supervisor (Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors, RAPPS) and full member of the Division of Counselling Psychology of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Within the Hong Kong Psychological Society, he is a Fellow and served as the Chairperson of the Division of Counselling Psychology from 2010 to 2014, Code of Ethics Revision Panel Member, Disciplinary Board member and Council member. He is also a full member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and was a registered Supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association (2014–2017).

Additionally, Dr. Leung is a certified hypnotherapist with both the Canada Professional Board of Hypnotherapy and the United States National Guild of Hypnotists. He holds a life membership with the Hong Kong Mental Health Association.

Dr. Leung earned his Doctor of Education (EdD) from Nottingham Trent University in the UK, where he focused on Adlerian counselling theory. He completed his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, specializing in personality assessment, and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA.

Leadership and Academic Contributions

Dr. Leung is the founder and director of Care & Beyond – Wellness Service Centre, where he provides a wide range of psychological services and wellness programs. He has made significant contributions to higher education and professional accreditation, serving as a Panel Member of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) for the Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology program at Hong Kong Shue Yan University (May–August 2024). He was also an Honorary Principal Lecturer in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (February–June 2024).

Dr. Leung previously held the position of Honorary Principal Lecturer at Faculty of Social Sciences, the University of Hong Kong, before leaving Hong Kong.  He was also an Honorary Associate Professor at Centennial College (2016–2018). At HKU SPACE Community College, where he taught full-time from 2000 to 2024, he rose through the ranks from Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer and served as the Head of the Division of Social Sciences (2016–2019). Earlier in his career, he taught full-time at City University of Hong Kong for six years. Over his more than 30-year teaching career, Dr. Leung has educated and inspired countless students in local tertiary institutions, earning the Outstanding Teacher Award in 2010.

Dedication to Professional Practice and Community

Dr. Leung’s dedication to community service is exemplified by his long-standing involvement with the Kowloon City Baptist Church Counselling Unit, where he has been a volunteer counsellor since 1992 and Director since 2008. In this role, he has overseen the development of church-based counselling services and supervised volunteer counsellors. Beyond church settings, Dr. Leung has provided consultation to schools, mass media, government departments, non-profit organizations, and corporations, such as the Hong Kong Red Cross, Deliveroo, and the Hong Kong Integrated Oncology Centre. His seminars and workshops have addressed a wide range of topics, including stress management, emotional intelligence, group dynamics, parenting, positive psychology, and workplace communication strategies. He is also an Honorary Advisor of the Pneumoconiosis Mutual Aid Association of Hong Kong.

In 2008, after the 5.12 Sichuan earthquake, Dr. Leung led a team of counselling psychologists to disaster-stricken areas in Sichuan to provide psychological support to survivors. His compassionate efforts were featured in the TVB Tuesday Files documentary series.

Publications and Research Contributions

Dr. Leung is a prolific writer and researcher. His notable publications and presentations include:

• 梁經緯(2026) 《練習不比較：活出自己的節奏與價值》。萬里機構出版有限公司。

Leung, K. W. (2026). Practising “No Comparison”: Living Your Own Rhythm and Values. Wan Li Books Co. Ltd.

• 梁經緯(2025)。《2月: 春暖迎新. 共織家愛》。載於香港心理學會輔導心理學部(主編)，《教養萬年曆：365天心理學家伴你輕鬆育兒》(頁 30-51)。新雅文化事業。

Leung, K. W. (2025). February: Welcoming spring and weaving family love. In Division of Counselling Psychology, Hong Kong Psychological Society (Ed.), The parenting calendar: 365 days with a psychologist by your side (pp. 30–51). Sun Ya Publications.

• 梁經緯(2022). 《身份及資訊建立專家分析》及《A0的疑惑：沒有戀愛經驗的悲歌》。載香港心理學會心理學部編。《青春的歷練: 二十個青少年成長的挑戰》。頁80-93; 139-155。香港: 萬里機構   

Leung, K. W. (2022). Expert analysis of identity and information establishment and The confusion of A0: The lament of those without dating experience. In Hong Kong Psychological Society, Counselling Psychology Division (Ed.), The trials of youth: Twenty challenges of adolescent development (pp. 80–93, 139–155). Wan Li Book Co.

• 梁經緯(1999). 思念的處理方法。載關銳煊，高劉寶慈編。《家庭危機應變手冊》，頁205-210。香港：天地圖書。

Leung, K. W. (1999). Methods of handling grief. In Y. H. Kwan & B. C. K. L. Gou (Eds.), Family crisis response manual (pp. 205-210). Cosmos Books.

• Chiu, K. T., Leung, K. W., & Mak, Y. S. (1999). Abnormal Psychology for Social Work, CityU Press.

• Roundtable Presenter: The Positioning of Counselling Psychologists in HK, APA Conference, Atlanta, USA (2014)

• Presenter: The spirituality life of community college students: a new look to whole person guidance approach, SRHE 2005 Postgraduate and Newer Researchers Conference, Edinburgh, UK (2005)

Teaching and Counselling Expertise

As a seasoned educator, Dr. Leung has taught a wide range of psychology courses, including Personal Development, Intra- and Interpersonal Competencies, Introduction to Psychology, Mental Health, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Positive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality, Organizational Behaviour, and Introduction to Counselling. His teaching has focused on fostering intra- and interpersonal competencies, promoting mental well-being, and advancing psychological knowledge.

In his private practice and volunteer services, Dr. Leung provides counselling on a variety of issues, including personal development, marital relationships, parenting, stress and emotional management, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, selective mutism. His expertise also extends to life coaching, parenting strategies, and pre-marital counselling.