The Best Child Psychologists, Therapists, And Counsellors In Hong Kong

SPOT (Solution-Oriented Therapy For Families, Kids, Teens & Adults)

SPOT is one of Hong Kong’s leading pediatric clinics with a warm and caring team of highly experienced specialists, conducting therapy in specialized pediatric and family-friendly spaces. Their doctoral-level psychologists and masters-level counseling professionals specialize in supporting children, adolescents, parents, and families through multiple assessments and tailored therapy including play and art therapy. The SPOT team is trilingual and they come from diverse backgrounds, therapy focuses on clients’ strengths and needs. SPOT strives to make a positive difference in families' and individuals' lives and is committed to helping them overcome roadblocks and challenges that have surfaced. SPOT therapists are solution-oriented and seek to help clients achieve tangible goals and positive life changes. Call the SPOT clinic to speak to one of the team and find the right therapist to suit your needs.

SPOT, contact@spot.com.hk, 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

JADIS BLURTON FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Therapy for Kids, Teens, Adults + Couples, Psychoeducational Assessments, Literary Support, In-School Shadowing and Autism Support, Speech Therapy)

The Jadis Blurton Family Development Center offers psychological therapy and counseling, psychoeducational assessments, ABA therapy, shadow teachers, and speech and language therapy. Their multi-disciplinary team of professionals works with adults, teens, and children to assist with issues such as depression and low mood, anxiety, stress, anger management, ADHD, OCD, Autism, and parenting. They also offer couples counseling, addressing communication, commitment and trust, physical and emotional abuse, and infidelity. The center has a diverse team of therapists who are registered in Hong Kong, Canada, the UK, and New Zealand and provide in-person or online services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. EMDR Therapy is available. LGBTQIA+ friendly.

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

FOCUS² INTELLIGENT THERAPY: (11 Years Up + Families)

At Focus², they work with youths 11-12 years and up. Their dynamic, innovative team has had great success in working with families to find the right path for kids experiencing anxiety, depression, social and academic stress and challenging family relationships. Focus² counselors do not emphasize diagnosis or illness and instead work to develop life skills while building greater emotional intelligence. Working with youths is one of their favorite services because there is so much great change available at that time in life. Therapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR.

Focus² Intelligent Therapy, Room 1206, Loon Kee Building, 267-275 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong, +852 6014 3693, sarah@focus2.co, www.focus2.co, @focus2_intelligent_therapy, @sarahbreidenbach

SPROUT IN MOTION (Therapy and Mental Health for Kids, Tweens, and Teens)

At Sprout in Motion, children are at the heart of everything they do. Their team of tri-lingual psychologists and counselors are extensively trained to work with children and adolescents, holding nationally qualified, accredited degrees from Hong Kong and overseas. Utilizing evidence-based therapy approaches such as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, PCIT, EMDR, and ABA, they provide top-notch care tailored to the unique needs of each child. Whether it's stress, anxiety, trauma, mood, anger, or behavioral challenges, Sprout in Motion offers comprehensive support to ensure children thrive.

As a multidisciplinary child development center, they streamline the process by offering a one-stop shop for all your child's needs. With professionals collaborating under one roof, you can save time and effort, knowing that you have a dedicated team supporting both you and your child every step of the way. Say goodbye to juggling multiple appointments and hello to a holistic approach to your child's well-being!

Sprout in Motion, G/F 5A Chancery Lane, Central +852 2563 4138 | 1006 Global Trade Square, 21 Wong Chuk Hang Road, +852 2563 4800, enquiries@sprout.hk, www.sproutinmotion.com

MINDNLIFE (Client-Centered Therapy For Adults, Teens, Kids, Families & Couples)

MindnLife is a Hong Kong-based private psychology practice and a winner of Expat Living’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2021. Their experienced team of psychologists and counselors provides an excellent care standard, using clinically-proven therapeutic interventions and individualized treatment plans. They focus on Client-Centered Therapy to help clients overcome personal barriers to growth. MindnLife offers various services and support for individuals, adults, children, teens, families, and couples facing a wide range of issues. They also offer Educational Assessments that are firmly based on psychology data and research.

MindnLife, Suite 1202, Chinachem Hollywood Centre, 1 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2521 4668, info@mindnlife.com, www.mindnlife.com

MINDSPACE (Assessments And Treatment Solutions For Child Academic, Mental And Behavioral Concerns)

MindSpace is run by Ashima Sharma, who has more than 12 years of experience working at inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and child care departments and paediatric clinics. She has worked with infants, kids and teens. 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 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, +85296218026, email-mindspace.ashima@gmail.com, mindspace.ashima.hk

HONG KONG PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING & CONSULTING ASSOCIATION (HKPCCA): Play Therapy and Psychological Counseling Services

Founded in 2015, the Hong Kong Professional Counseling & Consulting Association (HKPCCA)  is the first organization to offer school-based play therapy services in local primary schools. Their dedicated team of psychologists, play therapists, and counsellors has provided support to over 20 local institutions and over 2,000 clients, while also training hundreds of practitioners to enhance mental health services in Hong Kong.

Through Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), they help children aged 3 to 10 to overcome a variety of issues, ranging from emotional, behavioral, relational, Special Education Needs (SEN) and low self-esteem etc. Their play therapists focus on understanding each child's unique needs, helping them express and process their emotions to build self-respect, self-control, and self-esteem. They also conduct regular consultations with parents to promote effective parenting strategies at home. They also offer psychological counselling services for adolescents and adults aged 11 and older who are experiencing emotional distress.

HKPCCA is dedicated to improving the mental health well-being in our community. They invite you to connect with them to learn how they can support you and your beloved ones!

Hong Kong Professional Counseling & Consulting Association (HKPCCA), +852 6793 3797 (Phone/WhatsApp), info@hkpcca.com

• Suite 1107, 11/F., Two Chinachem Exchange Square, No. 338 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
• Room 608A, 6/F., Office Plus Prince Edward, No. 794-802 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (Psycho-Educational Assessments For Children And Teenagers)

The Child Development Centre comprises a team of dedicated special educational needs professionals and has provided assessments, interventions, therapies, and parent support in Hong Kong for over four decades. Their team of psychologists consults on behavior management strategies. It conducts psycho-educational assessments in English or Chinese to determine whether a child or teenager has developmental, social, attention-related and/or learning challenges. The in-depth evaluation provides a profile of strengths and weaknesses, leading to tailor-made recommendations. Find more details here!

The Child Development Centre, Unit 7, 4/F, Victoria Centre, 15 Watson Road, Fortress Hill, Hong Kong, 852 2849 6138, info@cdchk.org, www.cdchk.org

CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEAM (Specialized Clinics For Disorders, Family Therapy + Group Programs)

Child Development Team provides an incredibly comprehensive range of counseling and psychotherapy services. Their expert, collaborative team, consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, dieticians, general practitioners, nurses, and more, makes sure your kiddo is supported from every angle necessary. CDT has dedicated specialized clinics for Eating Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Selective Mutism, and (among others) Psychological & Counseling services that include family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, assessments, and group programs for different age groups!

Child Development Team, 10th Floor, One Island South, Suite 1015, 2 Heung Yip Road, Hong Kong, +852 2592 9000, enquiries@southside.com.hk, www.cdt.com.hk/eating-disorders-clinic

MINDWORX: MENTAL WELLNESS CLINIC (Child + Teen Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties)

MindWorX is OT&P's dedicated private mental wellness clinic that gathered a team of psychologists, mental health counselors, a psychiatrist, a behavioral therapist, a clinical hypnotherapist and an educational psychometrician to help preserve, improve, or regain mental wellness! MindWorX offers specialized adolescent therapy to help teens with issues ranging from exam stress, bullying and parental divorce to anxiety, depression and autism, ADHD and everything in between. For child & developmental psychology, go here! They also offer family therapy, assessments and are LGBTQIA+ friendly.

MindWorX, 6/F Century Square, 1 D’Aguilar Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 25269886, www.otandp.com/services/mindworx-mental-wellness

SHELLY MOK COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST (Play Therapy For Kids Aged 3-9)

Shelly Mok is a counseling psychologist who practices psychodynamic therapy. She has extensive experience in working with children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. More specifically, she practices play therapy for kids between the ages of 3 and 9 with issues ranging from oppositional behaviors, anxiety & depression, abuse, trauma, chronic illness to difficulties stemming from life changes like moving or divorce. Learn more about her here!

Shelly Mok Counselling Psychologist, (by appointment:) Unit 1301, 13/F, Fortune Centre, 44 - 48 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. (MTR Causeway Bay Exit F1) +852 6633 5047, shellymok@shellymok.com, www.shellymok.com

BEAUTIFUL MIND (Child + Teen Emotional & Behavioral Difficulties)

Beautiful Mind’s Dr. Bertie Wai provides child and adolescent therapy. She generally works from the psychoanalytic psychotherapy and the Tavistock Relationships models; when working with children, she starts by engaging them through different means depending on their interests and maturity. She helps kids process their distress in verbal and nonverbal ways and helps them overcome social and emotional difficulties and process loss, and restore a sense of self-mastery. Meetings with parents are central to her approach to working with children – especially for kids under 12, while adolescents have a say in the level of their parent’s involvement. Her FAQ can help you understand child & teen therapy better, and there’s loads of generally helpful info here!

Beautiful Mind, 10/F, Central Building, 1-3 Pedder Street, Central, Hong Kong, +852 9147 4234, www.beautifulmindhk.com