This page provides information for healthcare practitioners who would like to get certified in interpersonal psychotherapy.
Pathways
Certification via ISIPT
The International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT) is a multidisciplinary, non-commercial, international organization committed to the advancement of IPT. It provides certification for therapists, supervisors and trainers.
Therapist certification requires attendance of a 16-hour introductory workshop by an ISIPT-certified trainer, and clinical supervision of 3 cases by an ISIPT-certified supervisor.
Chinese-speaking (Cantonese and Putonghua) supervisors and trainers are available in Hong Kong and in IPT-China.
Certification via IPT Institute
The IPT Institute conducts training around the world. It also provides certification for therapists, supervisors and trainers.

Certified practitioners in Hong Kong
This list is non-exhaustive and to the best of our knowledge. Reach out to our ISIPT supervisors to start your certification journey.
Certified ISIPT therapists
- Dr Joseph Chung
- Dr Carey Wong
- Dr Mindi Chiu
- Dr Christina Lam
- Dr Janet Lam
- Dr Beatrice Wong
- Ms Iris Wong
Certified ISIPT supervisors
- Dr Joseph Chung
- Dr Carey Wong
Certified ISIPT trainers
- Dr Joseph Chung
