Where psychology meets performance
Where psychology meets performance
Clinical and Performance Psychology, Central, Hong Kong
I’m Dr. Rick Smith. I help adults and adolescents feel and perform their best, especially when ADHD, anxiety, or stress stand in the way.
The methods are standard and well evidenced. How I use them is built around your situation.
Two doctorates • Harvard & Yale trained • More than 18k hours of clinical work.
Clinical and Performance Psychology in Hong Kong
I’m Dr. Rick Smith. I help adults and adolescents feel and perform their best, especially when ADHD, anxiety, or stress stand in the way. Through ERP, ACT, and CBT, progress becomes permanent.
Dual doctorates • Harvard & Yale trained • Decades of expertise
Specialities
Guided by science. Personalized for you.
Guided by science. Personalized for you.
I offer personalised support to empower individuals and families. From tackling ADHD to easing anxiety, I utilise evidence-based methods to drive real results.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Evidence-based ADHD support and strategies to sharpen focus, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence at school, work, and beyond.
Anxiety
Evidence-based anxiety treatment using CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. Support for avoidance, worry, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Targeted support using ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsions so you can regain control.
Screen Time & Digital Overuse
Structured, evidence-based support to reduce excessive screen time, restore balance, and strengthen real-world focus and connections.
School Refusal & Avoidance
Evidence-based support for children and teens struggling with school avoidance, helping them reduce anxiety, rebuild confidence, and re-engage with learning.
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD & Emotional Reactivity
Evidence-based support for parents and children facing pathalogical demand avoidance (PDA) or defiant behaviour, reducing conflict and strengthening trust.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating everyday challenges, from childhood anxiety, building children’s confidence to advocating for the right support at school.
Procrastination & Time Management
Break free from cycles of avoidance and overwhelm with structured strategies for focus, follow-through, and effective time management.
Performance Psychology
Performance psychology is about applying proven psychological strategies to help high-achievers, including professionals, athletes, and students, stay focused, resilient, and effective under pressure.
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Specialized support for executives and professionals facing burnout,restoring clarity, resilience, and balance for sustainable success.
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for breaking patterns with substances, vaping, or other habits. Discreet, practical, and change-focused!
More than symptom relief.
Good treatment does not just take the symptoms down. It gives back the parts of your life they took away.
Good treatment does not just take the symptoms down. It gives back the parts of your life they took away.
Good treatment does not just take the symptoms down. It gives back the parts of your life they took away.
Direct access
I take a small number of clients so I can see each one myself. No interns, no front desk, no handovers. You work with me every time.
Direct access
I take a small number of clients so I can see each one myself. No interns, no front desk, no handovers. You work with me every time.
Unmatched expertise
Two doctorates, training at Harvard and Yale, and more than eighteen thousand hours of clinical work. Most of my clients come on a referral from someone I have already worked with.
Unmatched expertise
Two doctorates, training at Harvard and Yale, and more than eighteen thousand hours of clinical work. Most of my clients come on a referral from someone I have already worked with.
Unmatched expertise
I hold two doctorates (Clinical Psychology, USA; Education, UK), a Master's, and advanced certifications from Harvard, Yale, and the International OCD Foundation. It's so effective, that over 90% of new clients have been reccomended by a friend.
Free from insurance complications
Start without the paperwork: No referral letter, no diagnosis, no insurer setting the timeline. We start when you are ready.
Free from insurance complications
Start without the paperwork: No referral letter, no diagnosis, no insurer setting the timeline. We start when you are ready.
Free from insurance complications
Begin without waiting for approvals or paperwork. No referral letters, no diagnosis required to start.
18k+
hours of clinical work
700+
clients served
13+
years of service in Hong Kong
20+
years as an educator and psychologist, with expertise in both fields.
Reserve now
Begin with a private consult
Begin with a private consult
Begin with a private consult
A brief 15-minute conversation to ensure the fit before starting personalised, evidence-based care.
A private consult to ensure the right fit.
18k+
Hours of clinical work
20+
Years as an educator and psychologist, with expertise in both fields.
18k+
Hours of clinical work
20+
Years as an educator and psychologist, with expertise in both fields.
S.P.A.C.E
S.P.A.C.E Provider
S.P.A.C.E
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is an evidence-based, parent-led program out of Yale University proven to reduce childhood anxiety as effectively as traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy. As one of Hong Kong’s first psychologists trained in SPACE, I help families address issues like school refusal, anxiety, and OCD, even when teens wont attend sessions themselves.
"We might consider our role as parents not to be to reduce the pain our children must live through, but to help them learn how to suffer less."
Eli Lebowitz, PH.D.
Assosciate Prof. Child Study Center, Yale University
Tucker.
I have a highly trained team.
I have a highly trained team.
I have a highly trained team.
Tucker sits in when a client would like him there. For an anxious teenager, having a dog in the room often helps more than anything I could say.
Tucker
Therapy Dog
Testimonials
Here’s what my clients say
Here’s what my clients say
Here’s what my clients say
"5/5 Stars"
Our sessions were always focused entirely on me and my goals. What stayed with me most were the honest, human moments—that’s what made the work so effective. I’m genuinely grateful.
Adult client
Self employed
"5/5 Stars"
Our sessions were always focused entirely on me and my goals. What stayed with me most were the honest, human moments—that’s what made the work so effective. I’m genuinely grateful.
Adult client
Self employed
"5/5 Stars"
Our sessions were always focused entirely on me and my goals. What stayed with me most were the honest, human moments—that’s what made the work so effective. I’m genuinely grateful.
Adult client
Self employed
Let's talk
Book a private session, or a free fifteen-minute consult first. Confidential care for adults, teenagers, and families, in Central, Hong Kong, and online.
Visit
10/F, Wisdom Centre, 35-37 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Mon - Fri: 10:00 to 19:30
Saturdays: 9:00 to 16:30
Contact
Let's talk
Book a private session, or a free fifteen-minute consult first. Confidential care for adults, teenagers, and families, in Central, Hong Kong, and online.
Visit
10/F, Wisdom Centre, 35-37 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Mon - Fri: 10:00 to 19:30
Saturdays: 9:00 to 16:30
Contact
Let's talk
Book a private session, or a free fifteen-minute consult first. Confidential care for adults, teenagers, and families, in Central, Hong Kong, and online.
Visit
10/F, Wisdom Centre, 35-37 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong
Mon - Fri: 10:00 to 19:30
Saturdays: 9:00 to 16:30
Contact
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