It is a human thing to struggle. It is your right to heal and grow.
I specialise in helping
adolescents, families, and professionals
in the international community in Japan.
You may be:​​
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an adolescent attending an international school
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a third culture kid (being raised in a culture other than their parents' or their own)
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a parent/carer whose child is struggling
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an expat in Japan
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someone with a multi-cultural background
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someone in an international relationship/marriage
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a Japanese person living abroad
You may be experiencing: ​
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depression, low mood​
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lack of motivation
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isolation and hopelessness
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stress
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anxiety/panic attacks
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obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviours
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sleep problems
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perfectionism
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low self-esteem
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relationship issues
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transition/adjustment issues
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your child is struggling, but you don't know how to help them.
Hello, I am Hitomi. I am a chartered counselling psychologist trained in the U.S. and the U.K. For well over 17 years, I have offered therapy to people from all over the world. I am fully bilingual so that we can converse in English, Japanese, or both.
My passion is to help members of the international community living in Japan and beyond. No matter where you are, my online therapy services are available to help you learn new ways of navigating your life better.
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I tailor our sessions to suit your needs and am committed to providing evidence-based treatment.
ONLINE THERAPY
Adolescent Therapy
(age 13+)
Parent Consultations
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Stress
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Anxiety/Panic
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Depression
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Procrastination
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Perfectionism
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School refusal
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Behavioural problems
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Friendship problems
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Adjustment difficulty
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Identity issues
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Cross-cultural issues
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Parent-child relationship
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Parenting skills
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School refusal
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Behavioural problems
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Family transition
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Teenagers struggling with stress and depression
Adult Therapy
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Stress
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Anxiety/Panic
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Depression
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Adjustment difficulty
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Relationship problems
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Identity issues
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Cross-cultural issues
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Group Supervision for International School Counsellors in Japan
Consultation on Pastoral Care at International Schools in Japan
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Clinical supervision
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School counselling service development and management
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Developing a community for international school counsellors
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Self-care for counsellors
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Training on mental health issues
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Pastoral care development
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Advice on mental health services in Japan
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Delivering workshops and teaching for students and parents
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Supervision for pastoral leaders
Here are a few organizations I've collaborated with
Why Online Therapy?
Online therapy has become the new normal in mental health care since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. Research evidence shows that online therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy.
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If you have a busy life, live remotely, or even if you are in a different time zone, you can easily access my online services. I provide a safe, private and confidential online platform where we can work together.
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GET IN TOUCH
I will contact you back within two business day.
Please do not disclose any sensitive or confidential information here until you are in a private consultation.
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If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are in a need of urgent support, you are advised to contact your local medical agency.