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Online Therapy Treatment for Depression & anxiety
Delivered by a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) trained in the United Kingdom
Depression & Anxiety in Hong Kong
The mental health situation regarding depression and anxiety in Hong Kong has been a concern, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. A population-based study conducted in Hong Kong found that the mental health burden, including stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, drastically increased during the COVID-19 outbreak compared to previous years. The study found that 19% of respondents experienced depression, while 14% reported anxiety. The study also highlighted that 25.4% of individuals felt that their mental health had worsened since the pandemic.
Hong Kong is a vibrant city that it is hard to find time to slows down. The long commutes, overtime work, and demanding academic schedules can significantly contribute to increased stress levels. Chronic stress can contribute to the development and worsening of depression and anxiety, and in turn, depression and anxiety can cause increased stress levels. It creates a cycle where stress and mental health issues reinforce each other. By effectively managing depression and anxiety, individuals can break this cycle and minimize the impact of stress on their mental health.
Coping Skills for Managing Stress, Depression & Anxiety
At Person Centre, we adopt a blended treatment approach of Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology. We offer practical tools and techniques to manage depression, anxiety, and stress. CBT helps challenge negative thinking and develop healthier coping mechanisms, while positive psychology focuses on building positive emotions, strengths, and resilience. By combining these approaches, individuals can better manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, leading to improved overall well-being and effective stress management.
Do I have Depression and Anxiety?
The symptoms of depression and anxiety can vary from person to person, but there are common signs to look out for.
For depression, symptoms may include:
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persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
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oss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
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changes in appetite or weight
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sleep disturbances
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fatigue
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difficulty concentrating or making decisions
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feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and
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thoughts of death or suicide.
Anxiety symptoms may include:
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excessive worry or fear
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restlessness
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irritability
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difficulty concentrating
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muscle tension
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sleep disturbances, and
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panic attacks.
It's important to note that these symptoms can overlap, and it's possible to experience both depression and anxiety simultaneously. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, it's essential to seek help from a mental health professional.
How can Depression & Anxiety Treatment help?
Our treatment service is specifically designed for individuals aged 16 and above who are interested in preventing and managing mild to moderate levels of depression and anxiety symptoms. Here's how the service might help you.
Prevention
By learning CBT tools, you can develop skills to identify and challenge negative thinking patterns and unhelpful behaviors before they escalate into full-blown depression or anxiety. Positive psychology exercises that explore strengths, values, and self-compassion can enhance overall wellbeing and act as a protective factor against mental health problems, reducing the likelihood of experiencing depressive or anxious episodes in the future.
Early intervention
CBT can be used as an early intervention strategy to address mild depressive or anxious symptoms before they worsen. You can gain insight into the relationship between thoughts and actions, notice and take steps to break vicious cycles. By focusing on building positive emotions, strengths, and resilience, This can significantly reduce the impact of depression and anxiety on your daily lives.
Long-term management
CBT and Positive Psychology equip you with lifelong skills for managing depression and anxiety. By learning to challenge negative thinking patterns and develop healthier coping strategies, you can effectively manage your symptoms even after the initial episode has passed. This helps prevent relapse and promotes long-term mental well-being.
empowerment
Learning CBT and Positive Psychology tools empowers you to take an active role in your mental health. By understanding the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and actions, you can gain a sense of control over your symptoms. This empowerment fosters self-confidence and resilience, enabling you to better cope with future challenges.
Mental Health Check-in Test - Depression & Anxiety
We offer a free initial screening test for depression and anxiety, based on our clinical experience in NHS England. While this test is not a diagnostic tool, it can provide you with a general sense of your mental well-being in terms of the level of depression and anxiety. You can also find out if we are the right service for you.
Service Features
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A free initial consultation to discuss your goals and care plan
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Access to our online mental well-being courses that cover topics commonly addressed within therapy- self-paced video content that introduces knowledge and techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology
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Individual message support
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Private online therapy sessions available at a discounted price for course learners. If you're interested in receiving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic, Phobia and Insomnia, we offer additional private therapy sessions to ensure comprehensive treatment.
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Free supplmentary workbook for each course
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Tailored pricing plans to suit your needs and budget
Examples of the courses:
Motivation & Time Management
Managing Worries
You Feel What You Think
Improving Sleep & Insomnia
Therapist
Renee is a registered nurse in Hong Kong, and a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner trained in the United Kingdom. She delivers Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT)- based intervention to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression in public and private sectors. She has undergone additional training to effectively support clients with insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, and long-term conditions, and working with interpreters. She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
She worked as an Assistant Teacher for the Science of Happiness credit-bearing module at the University of Bristol. She facilitated the learning and development of first-year undergraduate students in weekly happiness hubs, supporting them to build evidence-based wellbeing habits into their lives with findings from Positive and Cognitive Psychology.
Renee is pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Psychology, which helps her shape the resources and services at Person Centre with an additional emphasis on the relationship between mental and physical health, as well as general wellness.
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What are the limits of the Person Centre?There is no magical bullet. We don’t have the answers of what to do with your life and we cannot do the work for you. Our work is a collaborative and active process based on the guided self-help model. We can guide you to get deeper insights into your situation based on psychological science, and, together, we identify strategies and tools that can help. It does require you going away and putting them into practice to make a real change. We are a confidential service with the exceptions if there are concerns about your safety, or the safety of others. We are not a crisis service. Please contact these services if you need immediate mental health support. We are not able to offer you a formal mental health diagnosis. We are not trained to support you to manage certain mental health conditions. If we cannot offer support, we will try our best to signpost you to other services that better suit your needs. We cannot offer support while you are receiving other therapies. We have zero tolerance for aggressive, violent or abusive behaviour.
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Do you offer any low-priced option?We would never want money to restrict you from accessing support for your mental wellbeing. Please get in touch if you need to discuss a payment plan or a reduced fee option. We dedicate 5% of our profit to offer low-cost support individuals with financial difficulties. Families and friends can purchase gift vouchers to support your loved ones to access our service. You will only be charged if the voucher is used.
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Who will offer me the support?Renee is a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner who delivers Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT)- based intervention to clients with mild to moderate anxiety and depression in public and private sectors. She has undergone additional training to effectively support clients with insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorder, health anxiety, and long-term conditions, and working with interpreters. She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
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What equipment do I need to access the services at the Person Centre?We offer support through online platforms. You will need the Internet and a device such as a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
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How is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy different from Counselling?Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. CBT does not remove your problems, but helps you manage them in a more effective way. It encourages you to examine how your actions and thoughts can affect how you feel. CBT is an active therapy and you will be expected to work on your problems between sessions, trying out different ways of thinking and acting, as agreed with your therapist. The aim is for you to develop the skills to become your own therapist. CBT is usually a short-term treatment. For example, a traditional course of CBT may consist of between 6-12 sessions. CBT differs from other types of psychotherapies because it is: pragmatic – it helps identify specific problems and tries to solve them highly structured – rather than talking freely about your life, you and your therapist will discuss specific problems and set goals for you to achieve focused on current problems – it is mainly concerned with how you think and act now rather than attempting to resolve past issues collaborative – your therapist will not tell you what to do; they will work with you to find solutions to your current difficulties Counselling is another type of talking therapy that allows a person to talk about their problems and feelings in a confidential environment. It helps individuals who want to understand issues causing their distress. It can provide a safe and regular space for you to talk and explore difficult feelings. This approach encourages reflection and exploration of underlying conflicts, as well as providing a listening, supportive and containing experience. Counselling can help you to: cope with a bereavement or relationship breakdown cope with redundancy or work-related stress explore issues such as sexual identity deal with issues that are preventing you from achieving your ambitions deal with feelings of depression or sadness, and have a more positive outlook on life understand yourself and your problems better feel more confident develop a better understanding of other people's points of view