Abelardo Banuag, M.A., RPsy, RPm, MA

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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“Abelardo Banuag is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychometrician in Cebu, Philippines, affiliated with Chong Hua Hospital and Medical Mall, committed to HELPING YOU HELP YOURSELF because healing doesn't have to happen alone. ”

About Me

Abelardo Banuag, M.A., RPsy, RPm, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Cebu, Philippines, affiliated with Chong Hua Hospital & Medical Mall. He provides comprehensive psychological services, including psychological assessments, psychotherapy, counseling, and professional consultations. His practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, stress and burnout, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, relationship concerns, as well as substance use and gambling addictions.

Approach

I believe every person has a story worth telling and deserves someone who will truly listen. I am here to help you help yourself—not by giving you all the answers, but by creating a safe and compassionate space where you can better understand yourself and discover your own strengths. My approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, Logotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe that even in the midst of pain, we can find meaning in suffering and use it as a foundation for growth and resilience. Together, we will increase self-awareness, identify and restructure unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, strengthen adaptive coping skills, and foster psychological flexibility so you can navigate life's challenges with greater resilience, authenticity, and purpose.

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Basic Information

Cebu City, Philippines

In-person & Online

Services

1. Psychological Assessment – For employment, school, clinical, and other psychological evaluation needs. 2. Psychotherapy and Counseling – For individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship concerns, substance use, and other mental health concerns. 3. Career and Course Assessment – To help students and young adults make informed educational and career decisions. 4. Mental Health Consultation – Professional psychological consultation, psychoeducation, and treatment planning for individuals, families, and organizations.

Services Offered:

Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
SFBT (Solution-Focused Brief Therapy)
A short-term, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on building solutions rather than analysing problems, exploring what is already working and how to do more of it.
Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Sport Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.
Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Narrative Therapy
A therapy that helps people separate themselves from their problems by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, drawing out values, strengths, and preferred identities.
Music Therapy
A form of therapy that uses music (listening, playing, or creating) as a medium for emotional expression, mood regulation, and healing.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Communities
Children
Couples
Families
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Depression
A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.
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Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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Codependency
A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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