How much is a session with a psychologist in Hong Kong?

A 50-minute online CBT session with Dr. Aurélie Comes is HK$2,800. A 90-minute EMDR session is HK$4,200. A free 15-minute initial consultation is available before committing.

Do you offer therapy for teens in Hong Kong?

Yes, Dr. Aurélie Comes offers therapy for adolescents aged 13 and above. Parents and guardians are involved in the onboarding process and provided guidance on supporting progress at home.

Is EMDR therapy right for me?

EMDR can help with single-incident trauma as well as more complex or long-standing difficulties. A thorough assessment is conducted first, coping tools are built, and then memories are processed at a safe and manageable pace.

How many therapy sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on your goals and the nature of your concerns. CBT for anxiety typically takes 8-12 sessions. EMDR for a specific trauma often takes 6-12 sessions. A plan is set together and reviewed regularly.

Is online therapy effective?

Yes. Research consistently shows that online CBT and EMDR therapy are as effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. All sessions with Dr. Aurélie Comes are conducted online via secure video call.

Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?

No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin therapy. Many clients seek support for general stress, burnout, anxiety, or personal development without any prior diagnosis.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Online) in Hong Kong: Evidence-Based Treatment for Anxiety & Depression

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, time-limited approach that helps you identify and change patterns that drive anxiety, low mood, and stress. As a clinical psychologist in Hong Kong, I tailor CBT to your goals with measurable progress and practical tools you can use between sessions.

Who this helps

Adults and teens experiencing anxiety, low mood, body image concerns, stress or perfectionism.

How CBT works

In our structured sessions, we set clear goals, use behavioral experiments and thought records, and teach you skills that you can use between sessions.

What to expect

Sessions are 50 minutes, online. We review progress each time and adapt tools to what works for you.

Outcome

Fewer panic attacks, improved sleep, and less checking behaviors

What Does CBT Actually Involve?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy works by helping you understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In practice, this means learning to notice unhelpful thinking patterns such as catastrophising, all-or-nothing thinking, or excessive self-criticism, and building more accurate, flexible alternatives. Sessions are structured and goal-directed. You will leave most sessions with a specific tool or task to practise during the week, not just a reflection to sit with.

CBT for Anxiety in Hong Kong

Anxiety is one of the most common reasons adults seek CBT in Hong Kong, and one of the most effectively treated. CBT for anxiety works by breaking the cycle of avoidance that keeps anxiety alive. Rather than helping you avoid what triggers anxiety, therapy builds your capacity to approach it, gradually and safely, while developing more accurate thinking about perceived threats. Most clients with anxiety notice meaningful change within 8–12 sessions.

CBT for Burnout and Work-Related Stress

Burnout is not simply about working too much. It develops when the demands placed on you consistently exceed your capacity to recover. CBT for burnout involves identifying the thinking patterns and behaviours that contributed to the depletion, including perfectionism, difficulty setting limits, and self-critical responses to perceived underperformance, and making targeted, sustainable changes. Many clients report that CBT gives them a framework for their work life that they use long after therapy ends.

CBT for Depression

Depression is often maintained by two interconnected patterns: withdrawal from meaningful activity, and cycles of self-critical or hopeless thinking. CBT for depression addresses both directly. Behavioural activation is the process of gradually re-engaging with activities that connect you to purpose and pleasure. It is combined with structured work on the thought patterns maintaining low mood. CBT for depression is one of the most extensively researched psychological treatments available, with strong evidence for both short-term relief and long-term resilience.

Is CBT Therapy Available Online in Hong Kong?

Yes. All CBT sessions are conducted online, via secure video call, during Hong Kong office hours. Research consistently demonstrates that online CBT is as effective as face-to-face therapy for anxiety, depression, and burnout. For busy professionals in Hong Kong, online sessions also remove a significant practical barrier: no commute, no waiting room, and full scheduling flexibility. Sessions are available in English and French.

FAQs

Do I need a diagnosis? No, therapy supports symptoms like anxiety, stress, confidence, and performance.
Is CBT evidence-based? Yes, it’s backed by strong research for anxiety, depression, and body image concerns.
How many sessions? Typically 6-10 but complex cases take longer

Struggling with anxiety specifically? Read more about anxiety therapy in Hong Kong.

"I came to therapy feeling like I was managing everything on the surface but running on empty underneath. Within a few sessions I had tools I actually used. Six months on, my relationship with anxiety is completely different. I finally understand what was driving it."
Senior professional, Hong Kong

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