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Finding an English-Speaking Counsellor in Hong Kong: A How-To Guide

When therapists try to explain or fix psychological problems, a little humility is in order.

Some people can’t accept praise. That can be more of a problem than it seems.

If you’ve got a medical problem, definitely go see a specialist. For a psychological problem, not so much.

The field of psychotherapy pretends to be as scientific as medicine. That’s as bad for the field as it is for clients.

Finding the hopeful and optimistic way of framing a client’s behavior is key to the magic of psychotherapy

The evidence is clear: Therapy works. But what do you do if you’ve seen a therapist and it didn’t help?

Some people avoid therapy because it feels like paying for friendship. But therapy is very different from friendship — paid or otherwise.

Being with a deeply unhappy, anxious or angry person is exhausting after a while. How do therapists do this day after day?

The biggest Psychotherapy Conference in the world showcased what works — but also the myths that still drive the profession.

Seeing a psychotherapist for the first time can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect or how it works.