Guide To The Best Psychologists, Therapists, And Counsellor Practices

FOCUS PSYCHOLOGICAL ENRICHMENT CENTRE HONG KONG: Couples, Individuals, Teens

Sarah Breidenbach, Director of Focus PEC, is a key figure in Hong Kong mental health. She has led a team serving expats and locals for 12 years and looks for immediate, practical ways to create measurable change for her clients. She recognizes the investment a client is making, appreciates the trust she’s given, and considers it her personal responsibility to offer new insights, tools or experience to every client. She has no one size fits all, and pulls from her 25 years of social science research and counseling to deliver a new path for clients, be that someone new to counseling or the seasoned patient who's seen many therapists before.

Her therapy includes the latest science behind trauma resolution work, and she believes the body cannot be separated from the mind in therapy. She integrates the intelligence of anatomy and neuroscience to educate clients on how to understand and utilize their body for healing and support. Focus PEC additionally has a professional team with range of prices and sliding scale options, a rare option in Hong Kong.

Focus Psychological Enrichment Centre, Room 1206, Loon Kee Building, 267-275 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, +852 6014 3693, info@focuspec.com, www.focuspec.com, @the.focus.pec, @sarahbreidenbach

MINDSPACE: For Children, Teens, Adults

MindSpace is run by Ashima Sharma, who has more than 12 years of experience working at inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and child care departments, paediatric clinics and rehabilitation centres. She has experience working with infants, kids, teens, adults, couples, families and the LGBTQ community. In her practice, Ashima uses evidence-based solutions to equip her clients with lifelong tools to Reboot, Reflect and Revive. She specialises in a broad range of mental health concerns, providing assessments and treatment solutions for child and adolescent academic, mental and behavioral concerns. Other areas of specialty include anxiety, trauma, stress management, anger management, bipolar and personality disorders, couples therapy, adjustment issues, LGBTQIA concerns and cyber addictions. She offers a free 20-minute meeting in person or on the phone.

MindSpace, House 182,Boulevard Du Lac, The Beverly Hills, 23 Sam Mun Tsai Road, Tai Po, Hong Kong, +852 9621 8026, mindspace@ashima.hk, mindspace.ashima.hk

JADIS BLURTON FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER: For Teens, Adults, Couples, Families

At the Jadis Blurton Family Development Center (BFDC), a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists and education experts have the compassion and pragmatism to ensure that the children, teens, adults, couples and families they work with are equipped with the tools to live happy, healthy and productive lives.

Through psycho-educational assessments, counseling, speech-language therapy, literacy training and innovative evidence-based interventions, they find fulfilment and a sense of community in advocating for those who face social, emotional and learning challenges. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Jadis Blurton, an expert in educational psychology and child development, the BFDC has a commitment to providing quality mental health support and educational services to expats and locals in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

The Jadis Blurton Family Development Center, 10/F, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2869 1962, info@blurton-fdc.com, www.blurton-fdc.com

SPOT: For Teens, Families

SPOT is Hong Kong’s leading family clinic with a warm and caring team of highly experienced specialists offering psychological and psycho-educational assessments as well as individual and group therapy. The SPOT team is trilingual, and they come from diverse backgrounds. Their therapy sessions have a solution-orientated approach, toward a myriad of challenges faced by children, adolescents, and parents including social difficulties, adoption, anxiety/depression, attachment issues, educational struggles, eating disorders, divorce, trauma, parenting challenges, and more. Call the SPOT clinic to speak to one of the friendly teams and find the right therapist to suit your family’s needs.

SPOT, contact@spot.com.hk, https://spot.com.hk/

• 1021-1025 One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, +852 2807 2992
• 17/F Wing’s Building, 110-116 Queens Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2807 3223
• Flat 604, South DB Plaza (Block A), Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 2807 2992
• Unit 1501A, 15/F Eastmark, 21 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2807 0800

RESTORE INTEGRATIVE MEDICAL CLINIC: Couples, Individuals

Registered Individual and Couples Relationship Counselor Lori Chau is a relationship counselor at Restore Integrative Medical Clinic who works with couples and individuals to create harmony within their relationships. She specializes in helping clients acquire the tools they need for better communication. Her work includes: pre-marital counseling, marriage, healing from affairs, long-term relationships, work relationships, family interactions, friendships, separations, break ups and conflict resolutions.

In her couples sessions, Lori specializes in using the Gottman Method to help couples learn tools for conflict management and effective communication so that they can confidently and respectfully work through difficult or sensitive topics of discussion. In her individual sessions, Lori has worked with issues including grieving the loss of a relationship, stress management, time management, anxiety, worries and helping individuals learn more about their own communication styles.

Restore Integrative Medical Clinic, Room 1602, 16/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2331 8816, restoreintegrativemedical.com

CENTRAL HEALTH: For Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, And Families

A bonus of the psychiatry and psychology team at Central Health is that they can work alongside their team of family doctors and medical specialists for a comprehensive solution. A dedicated child development team and adult specialist coordinators are available.  Employing a number of evidence-based theories plus a knowledge of cultural differences makes this a good choice for many families in Hong Kong. They also provide e-therapy sessions online. They are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 6pm, Sat 9am - 1pm.

Central Health, 3/f, Baskerville House, 13 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2824 0822,  enquiries@centralhealth.com.hk,  www.centralhealth.com.hk

ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL COUNSELLING SERVICE: For Children, Teens, Adults, Couples

Academic counseling services for both local and international schools are available, along with client counseling here. Their polyglot team employs counseling from positive psychology as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy. Between the 32 counselors who collectively speak English, French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Cantonese, and more - you may even be able to converse in your native language. They offer practical programs such as co-parenting for divorced parents, pre-marital, and mediation for couples which are also really helpful! They are open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 9:00pm.

St. John’s Cathedral Counselling Service, 7/F On Hing Building, 1-9 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2525 7207,  info@sjcshk.com, www.sjcshk.com

INTEGRATED WAY: For Adults, Couples

Providing both in-person and online counseling and coaching, Dr. Lichtman has extensive experience helping couples, professionals, and individual adults recover from divorce, repair personal conflicts, become effective communicators, and develop practices and a vision for healthy relationships. His combination of skills as a registered psychotherapist and certified transformational coach, as well as over 8,000 hours of experience, can let you be assured that you are in the right hands.

Integrated Way, 110 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong,+852 64631242, integratedway@icloud.com, www.integratedway.com

CENTRAL MINDS LTD: For Teens, Adults, Couples, Families

Taking on a holistic approach, Central Minds Ltd. offers therapy services for both the mind and body to improve the overall wellbeing of you and your little ones. Some services provided are play therapy for the youngest lot, marriage counseling for couples, cognitive behavioral therapy, and anxiety management, amongst many more. With the belief that the mind and body are connected, they also provide services like acupuncture and craniosacral therapy to help you feel your best. They are open Monday to Friday, 9am - 6:30pm.

Central Minds Ltd., 8^th & 10^th Floor VC House, 4-6 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2813 6601,  info@CentralMinds.hk, www.centralminds.hk

DIMENSIONS CENTER: For Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, And Families

A psychiatric and clinical psychotherapy practice, Dimensions Center provides psychological assessment services and counseling for couples, families, and children. They work collaboratively with clients to create short-term, intermediate, and long-term goals, so you know you’re all on the same page. Another added value of the practice is that they provide specialist courses in parenting skills training or substance abuse treatment. They are open from Monday to Friday from 9:30am - 7pm and Saturdays 9:30am to 4pm.

Dimensions Center, Room 1601, 16/f, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2789 2297,  info@dimensionscenter.com,  www.dimensionscenter.com