Common Concerns Counselling Can Help With

How does counselling help?

Counselling does not hand you answers, and it is not about "fixing" you. Your counsellor works with you to understand how a concern took shape and what keeps it going, then, at your pace, finds ways of responding that fit your life.

Different counsellors draw on different approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, family therapy or person-centred counselling. We will introduce these one by one in our upcoming section on counselling approaches.

New to counselling?

If you have never been to counselling and feel unsure about the process, start with this free guide. It walks you through choosing a counsellor, what happens in the first session, and how counselling comes to an end.

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Your First Counselling Experience: A Complete Guide

A free and comprehensive guide for people in Hong Kong who are considering counselling for the first time or preparing to begin. Learn about counselling, different counselling professionals, choosing a suitable counsellor and service format, preparing for your first session, reviewing your progress and bringing what you discover into everyday life.

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