We all are aware that taking care of health is highly critical, no matter what the age. And when we talk about health, it is typically considered physical health. But it is now more than ever that we need to accept mental and physical health are part and parcel of an individual’s overall health and well-being.
No matter what the diagnosis, psychologists, and counselors can evaluate emotional challenges and offer advice, support, and solutions to tackle them better.
Benefits of seeing a psychologist or a counselor:
We have drawn a list of well-known psychologists and counselors in Hong Kong.
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MindnLife is a welcoming, private psychology practice in Central, founded by a registered clinical psychologist – Dr. Zaidi who comes highly recommended amongst the Hong Kong community. Dr. Zaidi has extensive experience working with children, adults, families and couples. Specializing in a broad range of mental health challenges, she is appreciated for her non-judgmental manner. The clinic also offers educational assessments, self care for women program, workshops, as well as online sessions during the lockdown.
MindnLife, Suite 1202, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2521 4668, info@mindnlife.com, www.mindnlife.com
ChildPsy is a multi-disciplinary centre in Kowloon district which provides support to students with diverse learning, behavioural, and social communication needs. We support children of all ages, beginning before formal schooling age and well into their teen years. We are pleased to have been able to bring together an exceptional team of international professionals. Their psychologists are multilingual (English, Cantonese and Mandarin) practitioners who can provide comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions and support.
ChildPsy, Unit A, 1/F, 1 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, +852 2348 6222, WhatsApp,+ 852 5728 1002, info@childpsy.com, www.childpsy.com
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, email-mindspace.ashima@gmail.
Allison Heiliczer, counselor, psychotherapist, and ICF-certified coach, offers sessions at Rethink The Couch. Allison works with adult individuals and couples to transform their relationship and work challenges. Based in Singapore, Allison offers virtual sessions during the weekdays and Sundays for clients in Hong Kong.
Rethink The Couch, +65 8879 8310, allison.heiliczer@gmail.com,
www.rethinkthecouch.com
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/D On Hing Building, 1-9 On Hing Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2525 7207, info@sjcshk.com, www.sjcshk.com
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, towards 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 One Island South, Unit 1021-25, One Island South, 2 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, +852 2807 2992, contact@spot.com.hk, www.spot.com.hk/child-family-counselling
SPOT Central, 19/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2544 5835
SPOT Discovery Bay, Flat 604 Block A, South DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2807 2992
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 6463 1242, integratedway@icloud.com, www.integratedway.com
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
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., 8th & 10th Floor VC House, 4-6 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2813 6601, info@CentralMinds.hk, www.centralminds.hk
Valuing individuals and their potential, the multi-disciplinary team of psychologists and education experts comes together to provide the tools for patients to live happy and productive lives. Services are provided in-person or online. Along with psychological therapy and counseling, they also provide psychoeducational assessments, speech and language therapy, and regular classes and workshops for kids and adults alike to achieve their goals. EMDR therapy now available. LGBTQ friendly.
The Jadis Blurton Family Development Center, 10th Floor, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Hong Kong, +852 2869 1962, info@blurton-fdc.com, www.blurton-fdc.com
This boutique practice is in high demand for its niche practices catering to couples, individuals, and teens to focus on navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, teens, anger/stress management, and addiction. Based in Sheung Wan, they have a strong well-being approach, and the tools they use offer positive and effective communication skills for general life enhancement to their clients.
Focus Psychological Enrichment Centre, Loon Kee Building, Room 1206, 267-275 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, + 852 6014 3693, info@focuspec.com, www.focuspec.com/
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
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