M.A., Ph.D. Life-Span Developmental Psychology, M.A., Special Education, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (U.S.A.), Registered Psychologist (H.K.)

Dr. Blurton has an eclectic and personal approach to therapy, focusing on the specific needs and strengths of individuals, couples, and families. As a therapist, she sees her role as one of guide, supporter, and interpreter, assisting clients to find their own solutions to the problems and emotions that may confront them.

M.A., Ph.D. Clinical Psychology

Since 1997. Dr. Comer has been treating adults as well as adolescents in Hong Kong . She works with anxiety and mood disorders, and has specific interest and expertise in eating disorders and body image concerns. Dr. Comer uses a collaborative, time-limited approach that aims to empower clients by teaching them skills that are applicable outside the therapy sessions.

M.A. Education; M.A. Counseling Psychology; Ph.D. Communication

Dr. Bernard Anderson has particular concerns for addressing the needs of individuals and families who are coping with addictions, and is familiar with both 12-step models and harm reduction interventions. He has a strong background in the fields of communication, education and counseling. He holds a Ph.D. in Communications with Post-Graduate Certifications in Education and Media, a Masters in Education, and a Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on mental health and addictions. During his thirty-five year career in Asia, the South Pacific, North America and Europe, he has focused on promoting interpersonal communication and the development of practical life skills among diverse populations.

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology, DClinPsy Clinical Psychology
Registered Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist (UK)

Dr Justin has been involved in the study (University College London and Cardiff University) and practice of psychology for over 15 years. He is a specialist in mental health problems and has specific experience in working with addictions and in clinical health psychology (distress related to physical or sexual health problems). He works with children and adults; individuals, couples and families. He is trained in and practices cognitive-behavioural, systemic, cognitive-analytic and supportive psychodynamic therapies. If your problems or concerns are not listed below please feel free to contact Dr Justin to find out whether he is able to support you.

• Mental Health • Depression • Anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic • Phobias • Social phobia • Stress • Trauma
• Addictions • Alcohol • Cigarettes • Drugs (over the counter, prescribed or illegal) • Gambling • Sex
• Clinical Health Psychology: physical • Accidents • Asthma • Cancer • Diabetes • Disability • Heart disease/ heart attacks • Lifestyle change, e.g., medication, exercise, diet • Neurological, e.g., Parkinson’s Disease • Obesity • Pain • Palliative care • Visible differences/ appearance concerns
• Clinical Health Psychology: sexual • Changes in sexual enjoyment/interest • Fertility, pregnancy and miscarriage • Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community issues • Menstruation and menopause • Relationship/ sex therapy • Sexual performance difficulties • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs, including HIV/AIDS) • Sexual trauma • Unsafe sex

B.A. Psychology; B.A. Expressive Arts; M.A. Psychology; D.Min. (USA)
Advanced studies in Jungian analysis and art therapy.

Dr. Patti Kopstein provides e-therapy appointments to match any schedule, for any time zone in the world. She has practiced psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in a variety of settings in the USA, Israel, New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong. Patti specializes in mid-life, mid-profession, fertility, self-image, anxiety/depression, and relocation issues. As a psychotherapist, she works with clients to explore issue specific difficulties, helping them to find appropriate resolution plans. Psychoanalysis is available for those who desire in-depth, longer term, therapy to discover and work with their patterns, history, and motivation.

M.A. Communications; M.A. Counselling

Regina has worked with adolescents and adults in dealing with issues such as behavioral modification, low self-esteem, relationship, anxiety and work related stress. Her many years of experience in the business world (including holding senior positions in various international companies) provide her with insight and empathy with the business professionals. It also allows her to play a dual role as both a counsellor and an executive coach. Her truly international background – Chinese origin, educated in the U.S. and married to a British with two teenage daughters – gives her a unique understanding of the interracial marriages and related cross-cultural issues. Regina is trained and practices cognitive-behavioural therapy. She is fluent in English and Cantonese.

H.Dip (Higher Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care), R.G.N. (Registered General Nurse), PT (Diploma in Play Therapy)

Judy is a qualified Infant Massage instructor and conducts both individual and group infant massage classes.  Infant massage is beneficial for stimulation of the baby’s physiological systems, brain development, relaxation, relief from symptoms such as colic and improving the bonding process between parent and baby. Previously Judy worked as a neonatal intensive care nurse in a maternity ICU.

Judy also conducts one-on-one Play Therapy sessions to help children who are experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. Play Therapy helps children develop responsibility, respect and acceptance of self and others and improves social and relational skills with the family. Judy believes strongly in the value of Play Therapy in supporting families to ensure that each child reaches their developmental milestones and their full potential. She has helped children with mild to severe emotional and developmental issues (bereavement & loss, separation, high anxiety, aggression) work through their problems.

M.Psych, Developmental Psychology

John's specific areas of interests lie in social skills programs, anger management, behaviour management as well as academic and cognitive assessments. Having gained extensive experience working down under in both government and non-government schools John developed the unique vantage that each issue a child and adolescent endures must be dealt with from an educational, psychological, emotional, and social perspective.

B.A. (Psychology) M.A. (Counseling Psychology) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (U.S.A.) Services Provided: Individual Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults Couples Therapy Career Assessments for Students and Transitioning Adults Behavior Management Consultations with Parents Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessments

Sophia has provided treatment and counseling to her clients regarding a wide range of issues and subjects, including depression and anxiety disorders, adjustment/transitional difficulties, behavioral modification and management, relationship issues and parenting skills. Her client base spans children and adolescents through adults and she counsels individuals, families and couples. She focuses on the specific needs of each client and her approach is to empower and support her clients and increase their self-awareness and insight.

MB, BS

Dr Cook qualified and worked as a General Medical Practitioner in the UK before moving to Hong Kong with her four children in 2002.

Her work experience includes psychiatry and paediatric positions and an appointment as Community Health Doctor in England, caring for children in mainstream school with medical needs.

B.A Speech Communications
M.A Marriage family therapy
Certified Imago therapist

Cindy works with individuals and couples using Systemics. Person Centered, Solution focused therapy, and Cognitive therapy to empower clients to find solutions that can be applied in ones personal and professional life. Cindy sees her role as providing hope and restoring connections that are lost or unfelt by increasing communications skills.

Her work experience includes:

Self coping/self talk, Conflict resolution, Communication skills, affairs, sexual/ intamacy issues, premarriage counseling, Post marriage, life transitions (moving, marriage, pregnancy/motherhood), Domestic helpers dealing with stress and strain of being away from their family

M.A., Marital and Family Therapy
(Art Therapy Specialization)

Ms. Kou, in addition to providing general counseling services, specializes in art therapy. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders, among them depression, post-traumatic stress, autism, anxiety, bereavement, marital conflicts, attentional deficits, behavioral or impulse control disorders, and schizophrenia. Ms. Kou graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Univ. diploma degree (clinical and educational Psychology), Psychodrama-Therapist (DAGG, DFP e.V.), Registered Psychologist (Hong Kong)

Claudia used to work in a hospital for psychotherapy and psychosomatic disorders for adults in Southern Germany near the Lake Constance for 6 years. Her main focuses were psychodynamic oriented Individual Therapy, psychoanalytic oriented Group Therapy, Pain Treatment Program with Psychodrama, Couple Therapy, Relaxation Programs (Autogenic Training, Progressive Muscle Relaxation) and psychological Testing.

Claudia used to work in a multi-cultural environment as she worked with colleagues and clients from different countries, e.g. Europe, South America, Korea. In May 2008 Claudia moved to Hong Kong with her family.