Modern, relational therapy—tailored to you.
Trauma-informed therapy and EMDR therapy, based in Hong Kong
Welcome, I’m Alli.
I’m a psychotherapist trained in Canada and based in Hong Kong.
My life has taught me to appreciate how complex it is to be human. I understand how adversity can push us into survival mode, and how this can cause us to lose connection with ourselves and others during the times when connection is needed most. Complexity can have an isolating effect in a world that shies away from the more painful parts of the human experience. One of my hopes is that therapy can be a space that counters this isolation.
Trauma-informed therapy welcomes and affirms the most complex parts of our humanity.
Who I work with
I work with adults (18+) who are recovering from the impacts of chronic stress, repeated trauma, or environments that compromised their sense of safety.
My practice tends to be a good match for people who experience emotions deeply and have felt the need to hide, contain, or disconnect from significant parts of themselves in the interest of self-protection. I often meet with people who want to feel more at ease with themselves or in their relationships but find that the ongoing effects of past adversity are standing in the way.
Many of my clients are LGBTQ+ people wanting to explore, reclaim, or deepen their identity in an affirming space.
I specialize in helping people recover from:
Inconsistent, abusive, or neglectful childhoods
Systemic violations of trust and safety such as organized scams, spiritual trauma, or discrimination
Harms based on gender/sexuality such as harassment, prejudice, or assault
The unique grief that comes from a loss of personal identity or a loss of personal sense of safety
The physical effects of stress or trauma such as somatic symptoms and chronic pain
My approach respects the many different ways people adapt to repeated, difficult life experiences such as these. Even as you hold in mind what you want for yourself on the other side of recovery, there is never any pressure to move at any pace other than your own.
If you’re interested in working together, please visit my contact page.
I keep this page updated to indicate whether I am taking on new clients.
My background
I strive to acknowledge the many complex layers of people’s stories.
I am drawn to this work because of its complexity—it inspires my curiosity. To me, it is an honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate some of life’s most daunting challenges.
