Professional Counsellor

• Counselling services are provided by professional counsellors

• Qualifications for a Master's degree in Counselling or above

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Professional Treatment Methods

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

• Family Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy​

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Target Service Users

• Holders of Hong Kong Identity Card

• Individuals experiencing emotional distress who seek help, and their family members

• Age: From primary school students to senior citizens

• (For children below primary school age, an interview will be arranged on a case-by-case basis)

• No referral required

• Services available in 3 languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, and English

• Suitable for short-term follow-up support

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​Scope of Services

• Depression

• Interpersonal relationships

• Parenting and child discipline

• Bereavement

• Life adaptation

• Work stress

• Academic stress

• Family relationships

• Romantic relationships

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Number of Sessions and Duration

• Maximum of 8 sessions

• Each session lasts 50–60 minutes

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Counsellor and Session Time Arrangement

• Applicants cannot choose their counsellor. The Centre will match a suitable counsellor based on the applicant’s needs and situation.

• Each counsellor has fixed service hours. Service users can only receive counselling during the counsellor’s designated time slots.

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Fees

• A nominal administrative fee of $300 per session will be charged for psychological counselling services.

• Recipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and individuals with financial difficulties may apply for “Waiver of Counselling Service Fee”. Approval will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

 

Application Method

• To apply for counselling services, please call 23012303. A hotline volunteer will first understand the applicant’s needs. If deemed suitable, an appointment will be arranged to match with a counsellor. You may also fill in the [form].

• All applications must be made by the applicant in person via phone. Family members or friends cannot apply on their behalf (except for applicants under 18 years old).