Therapists / Psychologists / Counsellors

Meet Central Minds' Psychologists, Therapists and Counsellors in Hong Kong and Online

We are a group of professional and experienced clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors. We offer the most effective, tailor made approaches to help resolve your difficulties. Our clinicians go that extra mile to ensure you receive compassionate, empathetic and effective interventions.

Dr. Sharmeen Shroff - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in getting to the root cause of issues and understanding repetitive patterns in your life and relationships

Language: English

With over 14 years of experience, Dr Shroff has worked in community mental health centres, private psychology clinics, medical clinics and both outpatient and inpatient units in hospitals in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the USA. She is one of the few clinical psychologists in Hong Kong that have been intensively trained to practice psychotherapy from a psychodynamic depth perspective.

Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologists (HKICP) (#CP00351)

Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) (DCP534)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (#PYL37912)

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Dr. Kaili Chen - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in interpersonal relationships and understanding the self to connect better with others

Language: English

Dr. Chen has worked in the field of psychology since 2010 in several non-profit organizations and community mental health centers. Before settling in Hong Kong, she has lived in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China, and the United States, and understands firsthand the stresses expats face living abroad and the intricacies of multicultural lifestyles.

Member of the American Psychological Association (99259747)

Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (388865)

Registered Clinical Psychologist of the New Zealand Psychologists Board (90-06212)

Registered Member of the Hong Kong Association of Doctors in Clinical Psychology (300010954)

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Dr. Aurélie Comes - Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist

Specialises in developing coping skills for challenges with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and identifying negative thoughts or patterns.

Language: English and French

Aurélie is an experienced Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) who trained and worked in the UK’s National Health Service. In addition to her CBT specialty, she also qualified as an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner.

Aurélie has extensive experience in private and public health inpatient and outpatient settings and worked in specialist world-renown clinics in the UK with clients experiencing mild to severe difficulties (e.g. depression, anger management, substance misuse, sleep problems, life adjustments, individual relationship difficulties). Her areas of special interest include trauma and eating disorders. She has experience as team lead in NHS to develop high-quality care and contributed to education and supervision of therapists, completed by additional training in evidence-based practices...

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Bhavna Bharvani - Clinical Counsellor Relationship Counsellor

Specialises in working with individuals, couples and LGBTQIA+ folks on healing from trauma, improving relationships, building emotional resilience and overcoming self-limiting beliefs

Language: English

Bhavna is a US-trained Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor, registered with the California Board of Behavioural Sciences (LPCC 10182). She started out practicing in San Francisco, where she worked with individuals, couples, teenagers, and LGBTQIA+ folks with chronic and complex trauma. She worked across a range of settings including community mental health, schools, and..

California Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor (Lic. # LPCC 10182)

Full Member and Registered Counselor, Hong Kong Society for Counselling and Psychology (HKSCP 0183)

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Dr. Karen Wai Liem - Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, and Aviation Psychologist

Specialises in complex trauma, relational issues, persistent mood difficulties and feelings of inadequacy or emptiness

Language: English and Cantonese

Dr. Liem is a Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, and Aviation Psychologist based in Hong Kong. She provides psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and couples facing psychological or relational challenges. With over 15 years of clinical experience in Hong Kong and overseas, she has worked in diverse settings, including community mental health centres, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric and medical clinics, rehabilitation centres, the aviation medical department of a global airline, and private practice. She also offers teletherapy for Asian migrants in Australia, the UK, and New Zealand. Dr. Liem received advanced training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy during her doctoral studies and continued her specialization in Object Relations in her postdoctoral training. Her extensive clinical supervision and vigorous training analysis have enhanced her effectiveness as a therapist....

Registered Clinical Psychologist of the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPCPYL35931)

Registered Clinical Psychologist of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA PSY0002192819)

Registered Counselling Psychologist of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS, #656)

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Dr Elaine Ching - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in past traumas, depression, anxiety, burnout and adjusting to change

Language: English and Cantonese

Dr. Ching is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist, offering support to adults with difficulties around anxiety, low mood, stress and burnout, self-esteem, childhood or event specific trauma, interpersonal relationships, and life adjustments (e.g. relocation, grief, chronic physical health, third culture kids). She also has experience with individuals with individuals with emotional
dysregulation and high sensitivity (HSP). Born in Hong Kong and raised in various countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, she uses her personal narratives and experiences of relocation and adjustment to form connections with her clients. She has over ten years of experience working in ……..

United Kingdom’s regulatory body for Clinical Psychology, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC PYL35139)

British Psychological Society (BPS) – Chartered Clinical psychologist

Member of the Division of Clinical Psychology of Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS DCP636)

Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologists (ICPHK CP00421)

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Dr. Edward C. K. Lam - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression

Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Edward is a U.S.-trained and licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Massachusetts, now bringing his expertise to Hong Kong. With extensive experience across various settings, Edward has helped clients become stronger, more independent, and resilient in the face of challenges. He creates a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their struggles and engage more fully in life.

Edward’s approach is rooted in "true empathy," understanding that every behavior makes sense within the context of a client's experiences. He believes in creating a safe space where honest feedback is offered with kindness, promoting growth while ensuring clients feel supported....

Massachusetts, USA Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Lic. # PSY10000901)

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Dr. Christine Mok-Lammé - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in complex trauma and difficult family dynamics

Language: English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Dr. Mok-Lammé was born and raised in Hong Kong. After completing her undergraduate degree in the USA, she taught in a secondary school in Hong Kong for two years. She then emigrated to the USA to continue her education and work in several non-governmental organisations in California and western Colorado. She has experience working with immigrants, migrant farm workers, and homeless youth. She also has experience working in community mental health centres, psychiatric hospitals, and crisis services. For the past few years, she has been working in a private practice in western Colorado, serving diverse populations. She is excited to be back in Hong Kong, providing much-needed mental health services in her hometown…

Colorado Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License number: PSY0004039)

Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License number: PSY5000468)

Registered member of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (2015001826)

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Dr. Natalie Loong - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in helping clients heal from past experiences and trauma and uncover patterns that limit growth and new possibilities

Language: English and Cantonese
Dr. Loong is currently fully booked and not taking on new clients.

Dr. Natalie Loong is a California licensed clinical psychologist with years of experiences working in community mental health, outpatient, residential, and private practice settings in Hong Kong and the United States. As a bilingual psychologist, Dr. Loong provides services in both English and Cantonese and has extensive experiences working with adults, adolescents, and children from diverse cultural and…

California Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Lic. # PSY 29694)

Member of the American Psychological Association

Registered Member of the Hong Kong Association of Doctors in Clinical Psychology

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Josanna Lai - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in challenging relationships, depression, anxiety, cultural issues and personal growth obstacles

Language: English and Cantonese

Born and raised in Hong Kong, being fluent in English and Cantonese, Josanna has worked as a clinical psychologist for over twenty-six years in Hong Kong and Australia in diverse clinical settings including child assessment center, inpatient PTSD wards, outpatient psychiatric center, university counseling service, NGO for special education needs and certainly private practice.

Josanna finds Narrative Therapy and mindfulness particularly attractive in addressing psychological issues that are associated with modern hectic lifestyle.

Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)(DCP026)

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Dr. Melissa Chan - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in depression, anxiety, grief and underlying issues such as low self-worth, perfectionism, self-criticism, shame & guilt

Language: English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Dr. Chan is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist, who has worked in the field of mental health taking up clinical and research roles in the community and academic settings for ten years. She is experienced in treating people with symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, bipolar tendencies etc). She also works with people who are struggling with low self-esteem, stress, grief and bereavement, adjustment difficulties and those…

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (PYL38663)

HK’s accreditation register (HKICP) as a Clinical Psychologist. (#CP00269)

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Michael Beckham - Clinical Counsellor

Specialises in assisting individuals to manage their anxiety, build self esteem, explore intimacy/ relationship dynamics and enhance communication skills

Language: English

Michael Beckham is a US-trained and licensed Clinical Counsellor with over 19 years of experience. He assists his clients to understand how they see themselves, to understand how they see the world, and to understand how they see themselves in the world. Michael approaches therapy without judgement of his clients. He creates a safe, confidential, objective environment in which the client can feel secure to express themselves in ways they may have never approached before…

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Teresa Chan - Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Specialises in anxiety disorders (including OCD, phobias, social anxiety, PTSD) & strengths-based psychology

Language: English, Spoken Cantonese

Teresa is a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who has over 10 years of experience working in the field of clinical mental health. She has a background in Psychology at both an undergraduate and master’s level and completed her training in the UK, where she specialised in the field of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy…

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Stephanie Rose - Counselling Trainee

Language: English

Stephanie Rose is a Supervised Counselling Trainee. Stephanie takes a person-centered approach to counselling; helping clients to explore and connect with their values, personal goals and strengths to navigate challenges and work towards positive changes in their lives. With a professional background in corporate settings, having previously worked at Nissan and Deloitte, Stephanie has a good understanding of work-related issues and pressures that impact wellbeing. 

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Erica Stein - iACT® Wellbeing Practitioner (WP)

Specialises in mild to moderate anxiety and depression

Language: English

Erica is an iACT® Wellbeing Practitioner (WP) whose career has been dedicated to helping create a happier, healthier, more inclusive world. She believes in helping people cultivate better mental health and overall wellbeing by providing them with the information, tools, and support most aligned to their needs.

She has 11 years of professional experience grounded in psychology and spanning the fields of healthcare communications, wellbeing consulting, and mental health in both Hong Kong and the United States.

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Online Therapy

Not everyone can attend weekly therapy sessions in an office environment, for various reasons. Research suggests that online therapy is just as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy. At Central Minds, we have a group of therapists who work predominantly online. If you think online therapy may be the better fit for you, please contact us about one of our therapists listed below.

Simon Westcott - Counsellor

Specialises in psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT and anxiety, depression

Language: English
Online Therapy Only

Simon Westcott is an English-speaking Counsellor educated in the UK, US, Australia and Hong Kong. Simon believes in the benefits of both short-term, goal-oriented counselling and longer-term, ‘in-depth’ psychoanalytic psychotherapy. He has experience working with adolescents and adults with issues ranging from low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, adoption, men’s mental health, life transitions, LGBTQ identity and sexuality, trauma, addiction, teen resilience and mood disorders…

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Dr. Elizabeth Howl - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in CBT, EMDR and somatic & functional neurological symptoms

Language: English
Online Therapy Only

Dr Howl trained as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK. She has over 10 years’ experience working with individuals, couples and families in distress. Dr Howl has worked across a wide range of settings from acute medical hospitals to outpatient clinics, as well as community work supporting those in their homes. She works with a wide range of issues, including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and…

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Jill Carroll - Psychotherapist & EMDR Practitioner

Specialises in psychotherapy, grief & EMDR

Language: English
Online Therapy Only
Jill is currently not taking on new clients

Jill is a UK trained Psychotherapist who has run her own successful private practice in London and worked part-time as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist within an NHS service based in South West London. Jill works with individuals and has experience facilitating process groups for people struggling with grief and loss…

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Dr. Hannnah Sugarman - Clinical Psychologist

Specialises in ACT, CBT, health anxiety and OCD

Language: English
Online Therapy Only

Dr. Sugarman is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist who has worked in the field of mental health for over 15 years. She is experienced in treating a range of different mental health problems, with expertise in various issues from depression to anxiety and OCD. Her background in physical health settings has led to a particular interest and specialism in problems relating to the interaction between physical and mental health, such as health anxiety or persistent physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation...

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Psychotherapy FAQ

What is Psychotherapy?

Some people refer to psychotherapy as “talking treatment” because it is generally based on an individual talking to a therapist. However, psychotherapy is much more than talking about your problems. A trained psychotherapist will help you to tackle a specific or general problem by giving you the tools to be able to cope more effectively. In psychotherapy, therapists apply scientifically validated procedures to help people develop healthier, more effective habits. There are many different professionals that practice psychotherapy such as; clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, marriage and family therapists and social workers.

Psychotherapy is a professional relationship between a therapist and a client. Psychotherapists are trained to understand what you say and how you say it. They pay close attention to body language, voice tone and content to fully understand what you are trying to say.

While family or friends can help you feel better or even provide good advice for change, this is not psychotherapy. You can tell therapists things without having to worry about your information being told to others or in any way affecting your job, family or relationships.

What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

A psychologist and a psychiatrist are often confused as having the same meaning. While both study the brain, emotions, feelings and thoughts, there is a distinct difference between the two fields of study.

Psychiatrists begin their careers in medical school and then go on to four years of residency training typically at a hospital’s psychiatric department.

Psychologists go through five to seven years of academic graduate study and hands-on clinical training, culminating in a doctorate degree.

As medical doctors, psychiatrists can prescribe drugs, whilst psychologists cannot.

How Does Psychotherapy Work?

Psychotherapy provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who is objective, neutral and nonjudgmental. You and your therapist will work together to identify and change the thought and behavior patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best.

By the time you’re done, you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will have learned new skills so you can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future.

The way in which our psychologists and counsellors will work with you will depend in part on what you seek from psychotherapy, how you understand your difficulties, available support, and any time-constraints you have. We believe that the relationship between the therapist and the client should be a collaborative one, in which we both work together to come to an agreement on the goals and focus of therapy.

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