FAQ

I offer a free 20 minute consultation (for individuals) and 30 minute consultation (for couples) so that we can exchange information to see if we are a good fit. I normally offer a brief audio intake (on Whatsapp or Zoom) to get a snapshot of your life journey right now. I will ask some standard assessment (including risk) questions as well. You will also get the opportunity to ask any questions of me, and how I approach counselling work.

I don’t require you to fill out a detailed intake form. There is a trust that whatever needs to be witnessed (including historical items or memories) will show up in your sessions when you are present in the “here and now.”

In my own personal healing work, I have found body-based work to be effective and empowering. The Body stores implicit information and has a positive force towards healing.

I don’t encourage extensive narratives (talking from your head or intellect) of what has happened to you. This could also be retraumatizing. Instead, I will help you to slow down, and as you recount something, while slowing down, you will practice tracking your bodily sensations.

In our sessions, you will be able to practice titrating, especially if a traumatic memory shows up. While being anchored in your body, in the here and now, you can dip your toes in, and be gentle as you explore, or if you feel resourced, you can go further to the deeper end. I like to remind my clients that they are the ones in control. You are the one rowing the boat or driving the car. If you want to pause, we pause. If you have impetus to go faster, we can. However, I will help you to cultivate centering and grounding in the body, so that you are anchored safely as you explore and unpack. I will help you to practice being gentle towards yourself.

Besides my go-to modalities listed in my home page – including focusing-oriented therapy (FOT)/somatic, alignment and movement, and couples work (Emotionally Focused Couples therapy; Gottman therapy), I work with other modalities, depending on what is suited to each client. Examples include Gestalt, CBT, humanistic, mindfulness practice, and breathwork. For those who are open to exploring “musicking,” there is the potential of listening to certain playlists or songs, composing, or playing with your portable instrument. I can hold a big container to explore with clients their consciousness work and spiritual life, no matter what religious or philosophical background they relate with. In addition, although I do NOT do medicine or Shamanic work, I am well versed with altered states of consciousness as well as meditation practice, and can help clients with important bookend practices of preparation and integration.

Depth therapy is a process and not about a quick fix. When you first start therapy, to cultivate trust and alliance, and to build momentum, I recommend attending weekly for the first batch of sessions. Then, depending on your goals, and what other therapies you are incorporating, you can determine what works best for you.

For couples therapy appointments, I suggest coming in every other week, regularly. In between appointments, practicing any couples homework suggested would help to facilitate progress. In addition, doing some solo counselling (with your own individual counsellors) in between the couples appointments may also be beneficial, depending on your situation/issue at hand.

• HKD1500 for individual session, 50 minutes duration.
• HKD2250 for couples session, 75 minutes duration.

For clients who are financially challenged, I offer a sliding scale fee. The first session is charged at full fee. If we are a good fit, and you want to do regular work with me, you can negotiate a sliding scale fee for the following sessions.

If you need to cancel, please give me 24 hours notice. For late cancels and no shows, you will be charged for the full fee for the session.