Clinical Psychologist for High-Functioning Anxiety, Burnout & Perfectionism in Hong Kong

You may look like you're coping on the outside, but inside your mind rarely slows down. Perhaps you're constantly overthinking, setting impossibly high standards for yourself, or feeling exhausted by the pressure to keep everything together. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, reduce anxiety, and build a life that feels calmer, more fulfilling, and more like your own.

I help professionals and expats in Hong Kong work through anxiety, burnout, and trauma using evidence-based therapy that creates lasting change. Whether you're dealing with persistent anxiety, burnout that sleep doesn't fix, or trauma that keeps surfacing, I offer a clear path forward. Sessions are online, structured, and led by a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with NHS experience.

I work in English and French, and offer a free 15-minute consultation to get started.

Dr. Aurélie Comes, Clinical Psychologist in Hong Kong offering online CBT and EMDR therapy.

Online sessions in Hong Kong · Individual therapy · HK$2,800 · English & French

Who I work with

Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals, senior executives, entrepreneurs and expats in Hong Kong who are used to managing a lot on their own.

From the outside, things may look fine. Internally, however, you may be dealing with persistent anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, burnout, low mood, difficult past experiences or a constant feeling that you should be coping better.

You may have already tried to manage things yourself. Perhaps you understand intellectually what is happening, but knowing what to do and actually changing the pattern are two different things.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative and evidence-based. Rather than simply providing a space to talk, we identify what is maintaining the problem, agree on clear goals and develop practical strategies to create meaningful change.

Work with me if:

  • You are functioning well professionally but struggling internally.

  • You constantly overthink, worry or find it difficult to switch off.

  • You hold yourself to exceptionally high standards.

  • You feel exhausted despite appearing successful.

  • You are experiencing burnout or chronic work-related stress.

  • You are struggling with anxiety, panic, low mood or perfectionism.

  • Past experiences continue to affect how you respond in the present.

  • Previous therapy felt too unstructured or did not create the change you were hoping for.

  • You value a practical, psychologically informed approach and are ready to actively engage in therapy.

You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many of my clients come because they're tired of just managing, and want to actually change something.

Are you an expat in Hong Kong? Read more here.

How I can help‍ ‍

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A structured, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and shift unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour. Effective for anxiety, depression, burnout, and overthinking. Most clients notice meaningful change within 8–12 sessions. Learn more about CBT

Struggling with anxiety specifically? Read more about anxiety therapy in Hong Kong.

EMDR Therapy

An evidence-based therapy for processing trauma, distressing memories, and deeply rooted emotional responses, even when you struggle to talk about them directly. EMDR is particularly powerful for clients who have tried talk therapy before and felt stuck. Learn more about EMDR

Corporate & Workplace

Workshops, training, and consultations for organisations looking to support employee wellbeing and psychological safety. Learn more about corporate work

What Clients Often Experience

Before therapy, clients often describe:

  • Racing thoughts they can't switch off

  • Feeling stuck despite knowing what they "should" do

  • Exhaustion that doesn't lift with rest

  • Replaying past experiences that still feel raw

  • Anxiety that shows up physically — tight chest, trouble sleeping, constant alertness

After working together, clients often notice:

  • Feeling calmer and more in control of their responses

  • Thinking more clearly and less reactively

  • Greater confidence in handling difficult situations

  • Being able to move forward without the weight of the past

  • A better relationship with themselves

About Dr. Aurélie Comes

Dr. Aurélie Comes is a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist based in Hong Kong, holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and trained within the NHS — one of the most rigorous clinical training systems in the world. She is BABCP-accredited, a member of the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS), and has extensive experience supporting adults and adolescents with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, burnout, and mood disorders. Sessions are available online in both English and French.

Dr. Aurélie Comes, Clinical Psychologist in Hong Kong offering online CBT and EMDR therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ and fees page or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, get in touch for a consultation.

What Clients Says

“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. I came to therapy feeling like I was managing everything on the surface but running on empty underneath. Within a few sessions I had tools I actually used. Six months on, my relationship with anxiety is completely different. I finally understand what was driving it."

- Senior professional, Hong Kong

“I had tried talk therapy before and felt like I kept going in circles. EMDR was different. It's hard to explain, but things that used to feel raw just don't have the same charge anymore. I'm genuinely grateful."

- Expat client, Hong Kong

"I was sceptical about online therapy, but it worked better than I expected. Dr. Comes is warm but also very direct. Sessions were structured, not vague. I knew what we were working towards each time and I could see the progress."

- Finance professional, Hong Kong

Start Therapy with a Clinical Psychologist in Hong Kong

Ready to take the first step? Appointments are limited. Online sessions available during Hong Kong office hours.

HK$2,800 per 50-minute session · HK$4,200 per 90-minute EMDR session English & French

Appointments are limited and offered on a first-come basis.

Online sessions · Individual therapy · HK$2,800 · English & French

Whatsapp (+852) 6102 1235