Tamsyn

Mrs Tamsyn Rippon

Therapeutic Counselor

“A committed and caring professional who works online and in-person, with adults, teens, parents and families to address anxiety, fear, guilt, overwhelming emotions and low self esteem. My hope is to support you in finding the strategies you need to build healthier relationships within yourself and with others.”

About Me

For adults, teens, parents, and families navigating anxiety, fear, or overwhelming emotions, I offer a supportive space. We work together, online or in-person, to explore these feelings without judgment. I help you find practical strategies to build healthier relationships with yourself and others. You'll gain tools to navigate challenges and foster greater self-esteem.

Approach

When anxiety, guilt or shame feel loud, I help you notice what matters most and turn that awareness into concrete, manageable steps. In sessions—whether in Hong Kong or online in English—we alternate gentle reflection with short experiments you can try between meetings, and I offer clear psychoeducation so families and individuals can understand patterns together. My pace is collaborative and steady, balancing immediate relief with values-based choices. This way of working often suits adults, teens and parents seeking practical change and steadier emotional ground.
Contact Tamsyn

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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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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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • 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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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Therapeutic Counselor

    A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Qualifications

Monash University

Service Areas

Sakura Counselling

In-person & Online

Aberdeen

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Aberdeen, Hong Kong, Hong Kong