Embrace Counselling HK

09/09/2022

Check out Mandy's recent blog on how parents can support their young people to foster resilience during challenging times.

Is your child nervous or anxious about the impact of covid restrictions? Are they struggling to transition between online and in person schooling? Find tips to support them here.

Mandy is our child/teen specialist and support numerous young people and families in Hong Kong.

Amidst a global pandemic, how do we help our young people ‘bounce back’?

08/09/2022

🫶🏽 T H E 5 L O V E L A N G U A G E S 🫶🏽

What is a Love Language and how can I learn mine?

❤️ Do you often wonder what really happens to love over a period of time? Its astonishing how lovers can become enemies and relationships turn into a battlefield. The sweet words of love turn into endless complaints and often we don’t understand what has changed to bring upon this negative change. Gary Chapman points out that there is a simple truth we are missing…

🚨 Dolly from ECHK is running a Couples Masterclass! Starting next month, this four week course is for couples who wish to 'dive deeper' into their relationship.

✨ Perhaps you're feeling stuck in your relationship or looking to feel a closer connection? This course aims to equip couples with essential skills to thrive.

📄 The course also includes a comprehesive assesment and private couples session with an experienced therapist. Check out the flyer for info or contact us today!

info@embracecounsellinghk.com
+852 6584 5544











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29/08/2022

Dolly from ECHK is running a C O U P L E S Masterclass! Starting next month, this four week course is for couples who wish to 'dive deeper' into their relationship.

Perhaps you're feeling stuck in you relationship or looking to feel a closer connection? This course aims to equip couples with essential skills to thrive.

The course also includes a comprehesive assesment and private couples session with an experienced therapist. Check out the flyer for info or contact us today!

info@embracecounsellinghk.com
+852 6584 5544

07/03/2022

B E Y O N D C O V I D C O U N S E L L I N G

Our Beyond Covid Counselling Package is aimed at bringing reduced cost counselling to all individuals wishing to seek support for their mental health during this difficult time.

If you have been both financially and mentally impacted by the pandemic and it’s restrictions, this package is for you.

Maybe you’re a student anxiously separated from family overseas, a new mother feeling overwhelmed at taking care of a baby without a support system, an employee on permanent WFH orders feeling fearful & lonely or maybe you’re someone sitting reading this knowing that you just don’t feel right, and have felt like that for a while.

Regardless of your story, if you have been impacted by the pandemic and are feeling vulnerable please seek out support and empathy from our caring team.

Check out the attached flyer for more details.

Email: info@embracecounsellinghk.com
Whatsapp: 6584 5544

07/03/2022

⚡️ M E E T T H E T E A M 🌦

💪🏼 M A N D Y - A S S O C I A T E 👋🏼

Mandy Smith (MCouns) is originally from Canada but has considered Hong Kong her home since 2015.

Mandy has always been committed to the growth and well-being of children and youth. Using a person-centred approach, she brings an empathic and non-judgmental stance to her counselling sessions. Mandy is passionate about guiding young people to become more self-confident and self-aware. She uses a CBT design to help her clients gain the tools needed to achieve this and ultimately become more self-reliant, content and fulfilled.

Mandy mainly provides counselling for children and youth dealing with a variety of issues, including, but not limited to, stress, anxiety, depression and family issues.

Prior to her work in Counselling, Mandy worked as an Elementary School Teacher in both Canada and Hong Kong. With over 10 years in the classroom, she has extensive experience working closely with young people. While working at an inclusive international school, she was able to gain much valuable knowledge and training in dealing with emotional regulation, anxiety, social skills, interpersonal relationships and bullying issues amongst her students. Additionally, she believes strongly in the power of developing a genuine rapport with the students she’s worked with by listening with compassion and ensuring a student feels valued and heard.  

Mandy’s work experience has greatly shaped her as a professional and she continues to apply her compassionate perspective to her counselling approach

07/03/2022

🦠 C O V I D H A S L A N D E D 🦠

Now that’s a vibe.

Anyone else feeling a bit of this right now?

With the new restrictions in place now is a time to be kinder and more patient with yourself than before.

07/03/2022

💬 A M Y S P E A K S T O T H E S C M P 💬

👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏼 Amy spoke to the SCMP recently about the importance of working with young people and their mental health. In particular focusing on checking in with your somatic experience.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3159049/breathwork-can-improve-your-mental-and-physical-health

07/03/2022

💪🏼 I H A V E V A L U E . . . 👊🏻
. . And so do you.

There seems to be an overarching theme this week of clients feeling undervalued or like they have little control over their connection to value. Therefore today’s quote is an echo of a thought I have been sharing in sessions recently.

We all have different ways of defining our self worth. The common one’s being; external achievement, our looks and body image, possessions, financial income, relationships and most significantly the opinions of others.

Based on these definitions we might never have a concrete and consistent sense of self. We need to switch to an internal model of self value to love (and back), ourselves in the way we deserve.

We can be defined by our values, our qualities, personality and even our experiences. We can be defined by whatever we choose but choose it on your terms!

16/07/2019

Although it can feel difficult in a busy city like HK, everyone can make a little time for Self Care.

Starting today, try setting ten minutes aside and allow yourself that time to reset.

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19/02/2019

14/11/2018

This blog is dedicated to clearing up any misconceptions regarding the counselling process, and provides advice and tips on how to approach the delicate discussion of taking your young person to see a counsellor.
This information is based off of the current work I do with parents and young people, plus my years of experience across schools and private practice in Hong Kong.

Advice and tips for parents, on how to approach the delicate discussion of taking your HK Child or Teen to see a counsellor.