Joe Clark
Counsellor
Special Interests
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology
Anti Mental Health Stigma Advocacy
Identity Formation and Development
Work History:
1 year private practitioner in Hong Kong with experience working in both a private clinical setting and international school settings
Degree:
Masters of Social Sciences in Counselling
BSc (UK)
Additional Qualifications:
Full Member with Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (MHKPCA)
Certificate Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard Course (Online)
Joe is a caring, empathetic and insightful counsellor who creates a safe environment for his clients to develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to sustain a stronger sense of self-awareness and to maintain emotional regulation. He takes a holistic approach to counselling, employing person-centered therapeutic techniques as well as drawing from evidence-based theories such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Joe works with both individuals and groups where he provides support to children and adolescents across a range of issues including ADHD, self-esteem, self-harm, bereavement, stress, anxiety, puberty, and navigating relationship issues with peers and family. He has a special interest in ADHD related issues, as well as identity exploration and formation in adolescents.
Joe graduated from Hong Kong University with a Distinction in Masters in Social Sciences (Counselling). He grew up as a third culture kid in a bi-ethnic family (English and Chinese) in Hong Kong.
Joe provides counselling services in English.