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Online low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT) treatment
Delivered by a Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) trained in the United Kingdom
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is considered the gold standard in the field of psychotherapy and is the most researched form of therapy. It is considered as the first-line treatment for depression and anxiety due to its evidence-based effectiveness and versatility.
CBT helps individuals recognize and address unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior to bring positive change and improvement in their lives by combining the cognitive restructuring of cognitive therapy and behavioural change techniques of behavioural therapy.
At Person Centre, we provide a proven form of therapy called Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (LICBT). Originating in the UK, LICBT has been adopted and widely implemented across various countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Holland, Italy, and Kenya, as well as Hong Kong. Contrary to its name, "low-intensity" does not imply a lesser quality compared to traditional CBT. Instead, it represents a fresh approach that harnesses treatment materials, the expertise of our Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, and a person-centered approach that respects individual preferences. This allows us to offer flexible support options tailored to the unique needs and choices of our clients.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Hong Kong
Who can benefit from LICBT?
Our treatment service is specifically designed for individuals aged 16 and above who are interested in managing mild to moderate levels of depression and anxiety symptoms, such as:
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Depression
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Panic
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Phobia
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Insomnia
LICBT is also meant for providing preventive mental care. It is perfect for individuals who are interested in learning CBT techniques and enhancing their ability to effectively navigate the challenges and unexpected events that life presents.
How can LICBT help?
We adopt a blended treatment approach of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Positive Psychology.
Here's how this approach 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
Transforming Negative Thoughts
Improving Sleep & Insomnia
Therapist
Renee is a mother, 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 completing Stage 1 Health Psychologist training in the United Kingdom, 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