James Pho is a compassionate counsellor dedicated to establishing secure and culturally sensitive environments for individuals to explore their emotions and thoughts. With educational and professional backgrounds spanning local and international settings, James holds a profound understanding of the challenges related to transitions and life adjustments.

• Managing symptoms of psychiatric diagnoses: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, ADHD

• Addressing the impact of life transitions, career changes, school difficulties, and relationship changes

• Supporting through relationship or family difficulties, communication issues, conflicts, loss, and grief

James has experience counselling youths, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds, providing services in both English and Cantonese. He integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and strength-based methods, tailoring each session to the client’s needs. James also pursues a collaborative counselling style with individuals, fostering emotional resilience through his process. With educational and professional experience spanning local and international contexts, James brings a multicultural perspective to his practice.

He earned his Master of Social Sciences in Counselling from the University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia.

Master of Social Sciences
The University of Hong Kong Counselling

Bachelor of Arts
University of British Columbia
Psychology, Family Studies

The Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
Candidate for CCoun and General Member

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression
The Beck Institute

Essentials of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The Beck Institute

Mental Health First Aid for Older Persons

The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong