Multilingual Therapy
Our psychologist's unique cultural background allows therapy to be conducted seamlessly in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, giving you the flexibility to communicate in the language you feel most at ease with. Being able to express yourself in your mother tongue is not only empowering but also crucial in psychotherapy. Language serves as a bridge to deeper emotional expression, helping individuals feel more connected and understood.
For those with bilingual or multilingual backgrounds, this approach is especially valuable, as it allows you to switch languages fluidly during the session. Whether you express certain emotions more naturally in one language or need to clarify ideas across multiple languages, we offer a space where you can freely navigate between them. This flexibility ensures that your unique experiences, rooted in both language and culture, are fully honoured and understood.
Multiple Treatment Models & Approach
At Luminae Psychology, we recognise that every individual’s journey is unique, and we approach therapy with openness and curiosity. Our psychologist is skilled in a variety of evidence-based treatment models, ensuring that therapy is not one-size-fits-all, but rather a tailored experience that evolves with your needs. We blend techniques from multiple therapeutic approaches, applying them interchangeably throughout sessions to suit your specific situation.
Our practice integrates the following evidence-based therapeutic approaches:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors for lasting change.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Using mindfulness and acceptance strategies to align your actions with your values.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Teaching emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
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Schema Therapy – Uncovering and reshaping deep-rooted patterns from early life that affect emotional well-being.
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Narrative Therapy – Helping you rewrite your personal story to view yourself in a more positive and empowered way.
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Motivational Interviewing – Strengthening your motivation for change and commitment to personal growth.
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Problem Solving Therapy – Equipping you with practical strategies to navigate life's challenges.
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Psychodynamic Therapy – Exploring unconscious processes and past experiences to gain deeper insight into your current behavior and relationships.
In each session, we combine these techniques as needed, ensuring that the therapeutic process is dynamic and responsive to your individual concerns. Whether focusing on cognitive restructuring, emotional processing, or exploring past influences, we tailor the approach to what best serves you at every stage of therapy.
Migration-Focused Therapy
Migration can be a life-changing and emotionally complex experience. At Luminae Psychology, we offer specialized support for those navigating the unique challenges of leaving the place they once called home and adapting to a new culture. The process of migration often brings a profound sense of loss, disconnection, and cultural shock, particularly when your heart remains tethered to your homeland while you try to embrace a new way of life.
Our migration-focused therapy is designed to help you explore and process the emotional distress that often accompanies such transitions, including feelings of isolation, confusion, and the absence of familiar social support. Whether you are struggling with the cultural clash between old and new, or feeling torn between two identities, our therapist is here to guide you through these emotional experiences with compassion and understanding.
We also understand the specific and deep emotional impact faced by those who have migrated during the wave of departures following the heart-breaking social events in Hong Kong in 2019. The trauma of leaving behind not just a place, but a community, a culture, and a shared sense of belonging, can weigh heavily on your mental health. Our therapy provides a safe space to address the grief, uncertainty, and mixed emotions that arise from these difficult choices, helping you find balance and connection in your new environment.
Through this process, we work with you to find healing, rediscover a sense of self, and build a life where you feel connected, both to your past and your present.