Looking for a LGBTQ+ friendly counselling service?
The MY WELLBEING service developed by AIDS Concern offers LGBTQ+ friendly sex & sexuality-related counselling at an affordable price. The core service includes counselling on good mental health, LGBTQ+ identity development, positive relationships, couple counselling, sexual dysfunction & sexual pleasure enhancement.
We understand people may feel embarrassed when seeking counselling services. Our friendly and professional staff can help you to book our professional and confidential service with our LGBTQ+ friendly counsellors.
To be aware of and alleviate anxiety and other mental health issues related to HIV and other STIs
Explore and affirm sexual identity in the LGBTQ+ Community; Process feelings, thoughts and relationships with others (e.g. parents) while deciding to come out
Explore heterosexual or same-sex love relationship issues such as lack of power, respect and trust, ways of communication and resolving conflicts, and other relationship issues
Help the client to gain confidence and competence to face sexual dysfunction and distress that comes along and explore ways of enhancing sexual pleasure, both physically and psychologically
Our Professional LGBTQ+ Friendly Counselling Service Team
Janet Yick (she/her)
Language: Cantonese/English/ Mandarin
Couple’s counselling: No
*online counselling only
Janet is a Registered Psychologist in Hong Kong, with 10 years of counselling and psychotherapy experiences, specialising in sexuality, gender and relationship diversity issues and adults’ mental health problems, such as general anxiety disorder and depression. After practising as a Registered Psychologist for several years in Hong Kong, she decided to pursue further training and education in Counselling Psychology in the UK. Currently, she is studying a Professional Doctorate programme in Counselling Psychology.
In her practice, she places a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. Since 2013, She has had extensive experiences in working with the LGBTQ+ community, in particular with people with gender dysphoria, and men who have sex with men that experienced substance use issues and/or sexual health concerns. In addition, she is the former HK Representative (appointed by the HKPS) of International Psychology Network for LGBTI issues (APA) between June 2020 and Dec 2021.
Over the past year, she has offered online counselling sessions to individuals from different parts of the World, including Nigeria, Chile, Finland, Korea, Macau, Taiwan, and China. If you are going through identity struggle/confusion associated with your cultural and ethnic background, she may be the right therapist for you.
Ng Ho Cheung (HE/HIM)
Language: Cantonese/English
Couples’ counselling: Yes
LGBTQ+ Friendly counselling service provider. Approach to psychotherapy is based upon person-centred approach. He will offer you a safe space to explore your thoughts, experiences and feelings through verbal and creative arts means. His intention is not to offer advice or guidance, but to listen, accept, and perhaps gently challenge you, genuinely and without judgement, in your exploration of your experiences. You may come to find it easier to listen to and accept yourself, and to be able to make more genuinely fulfilling choices for yourself.
Psychotherapist (The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy)
Master of Science in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications (Metanoia Institute)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counselling with First Class Honours (University of Wales)
Certificate in Expressive Arts for Healing and Social Change: A Person-Centered Approach (Person-Centered Expressive Arts Institute)
Chin Gary Sheung Yung (He/Him)
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Gary is a LGBTQ+ Friendly counselling service provider, professional psychological counsellor, also an experienced human resource management consultant. Graduated from counseling at The Hong Kong University, Organizational and Social Psychology in United Kingdom, with various counseling training. He is currently a member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association and an internationally certified hypnotherapist, recognized by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.
Gary is expert in dealing with emotional issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and experienced in the areas of intimacy and child discipline.
Sean (HE/HIM)
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Over a decade, Sean has served local and ethnic minorities’ children and families, including emotional support, career counselling interpersonal and family relationship after placement in a mental health organisation and graduated with a Counselling and Psychology degree. And now he is studying “Child-Centered Play Therapy” to enhance his advanced counselling skill.
Dr. Marco Sung, PhD (He/Him)
Language: Cantonese/English
Couples’ counselling: No
Dr. Marco Sung is an experienced counselling psychologist with a strong academic background. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology, and a Master of Social Sciences in Psychology.
Dr. Sung is a certified facilitator of the WRAP (an instrument that focuses on promoting wellness and recovery) and a certified administrator of the MoCA (a clinical assessment of cognitive functioning).
Adopting a psychodynamic therapeutic orientation and a person-centred approach, Dr. Sung creates a safe and supportive environment for his clients to explore themselves. He is inclusive and non-judgmental, ensuring that all individuals, including members of the LGBT+ community, feel respected, understood, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.
With his comprehensive qualifications and inclusive approach, Dr. Marco Sung is an excellent choice for individuals seeking professional counselling services.
Hugo Ho Ming Hei
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Hugo is a Certified Sex Therapist in Hong Kong and a professional member of the American Association of Sex Therapists. He is a clinical hypnotherapist with over 23 years of experience in sex education, sex therapy, counseling for adolescents, children, and parents, as well as over 3 years of experience in crisis intervention, sexual violence support, and services for sexual minorities.
Hugo offers sex therapy services, counseling for sexual minorities, individual and couples counseling, sex education, and professional training. He is skilled at incorporating the body, different senses, and hypnosis into his treatments, guiding individuals of all ages towards a healthy sex life, addressing sexual health concerns, and improving intimate relationships.
“Talking about sex is as natural as breathing.”
Lau Ka Man, Carmen (She/Her)
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Carmen is a LGBTQ+ friendly counsellor and a certified facilitator for Prepare/Enrich, a program focused on pre-marital preparation and post-marital growth. She is also a member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA). Carmen holds a Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) from the University of Hong Kong. Since her graduation, she has been continuously receiving professional trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy and applies in both individual and couples counselling.
Carmen provides personal counselling for adults, assisting them in facing various life challenges, including emotional distress, work-related stress, and interpersonal relationship issues, etc. She understands that individuals may feel lost at times and, through Emotionally Focused Therapy, helps them explore their feelings and thoughts while developing effective coping strategies to promote personal growth and mental well-being.
Carmen believes that couple relationship are akin to chosen families. With appropriate counselling and support, couples can establish deeper emotional connections and improve their interactions. After becoming a Prepare/Enrich facilitator, she implemented pre-marital counselling, utilizing assessment questionnaires with 11 areas within personality and relationship to help couples gain a deeper understanding of each other’s marriage expectations, personality traits, communication, conflict resolution strategies and other aspects, thereby laying a solid foundation for their future together.
Mike
Language: English
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Mike is a qualified counsellor with a background in working with people from diverse backgrounds and identities. He grew up in the UK and came to Hong Kong after time spent living in New York, where he trained in life coaching. After an initial career in banking, and working to define his life away from his original family, he developed an interest in counselling as a way to help others with the challenges they face in their own journey through life.
Mike completed his Masters in Counselling at HKU and has supported people with anxiety, depression and who have issues with self-identity, family and relationships. His own life experiences inform his caring and non-judgmental approach. By creating a safe space for clients, Mike helps them to share their stories, process past traumas, and explore feelings that are holding them back from living to their full potential.
During an initial meeting Mike will explore what has brought you to counselling, what you want to work on and achieve, and then discuss the best approach to help you. Mike is experienced in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology, Satir Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
By increasing self-awareness and developing new perspectives, Mike hopes to help clients rediscover their natural strengths and to live and feel the way they want.
Ng Ho Cheung (HE/HIM)
UKCP Psychotherapist (Person-Centred Psychotherapy)
Chin Gary Sheung Yung
Certified Hypnotherapist, Professional Psychological Counselor
Sean
Counsellor@MY PLACE
Language: Cantonese/English
Couples’ counselling: Yes
LGBT Friendly counselling service provider. Approach to psychotherapy is based upon person-centred approach. He will offer you a safe space to explore your thoughts, experiences and feelings through verbal and creative arts means. His intention is not to offer advice or guidance, but to listen, accept, and perhaps gently challenge you, genuinely and without judgement, in your exploration of your experiences. You may come to find it easier to listen to and accept yourself, and to be able to make more genuinely fulfilling choices for yourself.
- Psychotherapist (The United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy)
- Master of Science in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Applications (Metanoia Institute)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Counselling with First Class Honours (University of Wales)
- Certificate in Expressive Arts for Healing and Social Change: A Person-Centered Approach (Person-Centered Expressive Arts Institute)
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Gary is a LGBTQ+ Friendly counselling service provider, professional psychological counselor, also an experienced human resource management consultant. Graduated from counseling at The Hong Kong University, Organizational and Social Psychology in United Kingdom, with various counseling training. He is currently a member of the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association and an internationally certified hypnotherapist, recognized by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.
Gary is expert in dealing with emotional issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and experienced in the areas of intimacy and child discipline.
Language: Cantonese/English/Mandarin
Couples’ counselling: Yes
Over a decade, Sean has served local and ethnic minorities’ children and families, including emotional support, career counselling interpersonal and family relationship after placement in a mental health organisation and graduated with a Counselling and Psychology degree. And now he is studying “Child-Centered Play Therapy” to enhance his advanced counselling skill.
“I believe we grow naturally in a mutual respect, accommodate and acceptance environment.” Sean (Counsellor@MY PLACE)