About
Emily Tse
With a background in Architecture and Engineering (MEng), and Psychology (MSc), I am passionate about the intersection of spatial design and mental wellbeing, exploring how environments can actively support psychological health.
From research on youth clubs and their architectural influence on adolescent wellbeing to involvement in social impact design as well as mental health services, I’m drawn to projects where space becomes a tool for healing, inclusion, and empowerment.
I am truly excited connect with those who share similar aspirations and explore the endless possibilities in design and multidiciplinary studies.
2025 - 2026 | Anna Freud, UCL · PG Dip Child and Young Persons Psychological Wellbeing Practice
2024 - 2025 | PALS, UCL · MSc Psychological Science
2019 - 2023 | The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL · MEng Engineering and Architectural Design, London
Final Year Electives:
• Dissertation: Rethinking urban public space: An examination of the impact of grey, green and empowered public space design on stress and wellbeing (In collaboration with People-Environment-Activity-Research-Lab (PEARL), UCL)
• Adaptive Reuse of Existing Structures
• Wellbeing in Buildings: Theory and Practice
2015-2019 | St.Swithun’s School, Winchester
• Set up Equality Committee with other students, raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health and LGBTQ+ community
• Drama stage play - Performed in Royal & Derngate, Winchester Theatre Royal and St.Swithuns School respectively)
• Completed Silver Medal in Public Speaking hold by London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
EDUCATION
2024 - 2026 | UCL Grand Challenge Research - Visible CoSpace (IOE Psychology and Human Development, Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment) · Research Assistant
2025 - 2026 | CHUMS · Trainee Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner
2024 | Social Anxiety Alliance UK · Content Writer
2024 | MIND · Mental Crisis Support, Oxford
2022 | Art for Mental Health · Art Programme Leader, London (View More)
2022 | Holborn Community Association · Digital Arts for Youth Workshop Assistant, London (View More)
2021 | P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd · Internship, Shanghai
EXPERIENCE
2026 | Brains, Bodies, and Buildings: Neuro-Architecture and the Spaces That Shape Us, Stanford University · Online Seminar
2024 | Festival of Place · Online Seminar
· “Subjective metrics: Inside the flourishing index", BuroHappold, Barnet Council
· “The social impact of estate regeneration”, Social Life
· “Community engagement for a transition”, Sustrans
2023 | Coursera · Online Seminar · “Introduction to Psychology", Yale University
2023 | Metafora · Art Therapy Summer Course, Barcelona
2022 | British Association of Art Therapists · Online Seminar · “Art Therapists creating alongside, with service users"
2022 | British Association of Art Therapists · Online Seminar · “EMDR therapy and Art Psychotherapy"
2019 | Tech X Academy · Product Design, Shanghai
2018 | Cambridge Immerse · Architecture Summer Course, Cambridge
2018 | Royal Fine Art Commission Trust · Architectural Drawing Summer Course, Wincanton
2014 | Oxford Summer Course · Applied Science & Philosophy
FURTHER EDUCATION
Language | Chinese, English, Japanese(intermediate)
Research | Nvivo, ATLAS, Semi-structured Interview, Qualtrics, Gorilla, Prolific, Ethics application, Risk assessment, Eye-tracker
Quantitative data processing | R Studio; MATLAB; SPSS
Graphics | Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, Procreate
3D Modelling | Rhino, 3DSMax, Enscape & Vray Render, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion
Management | Microsoft Office suite, Public speaking, Teamwork, Time Management
Sports | Volleyball, Badminton, Tennis, Squash, Swimming
Instruments | Piano, Flute, Acoustic Guitar