Substance Use & Habit Change
Substance Use & Habit Change
Substance Use & Habit Change
Support for adults addressing substance use and compulsive habits, non-judgemental and collaborative.
Support for adults addressing substance use and compulsive habits, non-judgemental and collaborative.
Support for adults addressing substance use and compulsive habits, non-judgemental and collaborative.
About the speciality
About the speciality
Substance use and other compulsive habits usually start as solutions before they become problems. I work with adults in Hong Kong to understand what the substance or behaviour is doing for you and build alternatives that don't carry the same cost. The approach draws on CBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing. The work is collaborative and non-judgemental, and you don't need to be ready to quit to begin.
If youre a parent wonderrnig about how to talk to your teen about vaping or other substances, here's a blog that may help start the converstaion.
If you're struggling with substance use or caught in unhealthy habits, I can help. My work focuses on understanding the drivers behind these patterns, because lasting change comes from addressing the function a habit is serving rather than the habit itself. With teens especially, the approach starts from curiosity rather than confrontation, since you can help a teen quit vaping without a power struggle. I also help you build momentum in a way that holds, partly by noticing the slips that didn't happen, not just the ones that did. Together we will build resilience, strengthen self-control, and create lasting changes that support a healthier, more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with substance use or caught in unhealthy habits, I can help. My work focuses on understanding the drivers behind these patterns, because lasting change comes from addressing the function a habit is serving rather than the habit itself. With teens especially, the approach starts from curiosity rather than confrontation, since you can help a teen quit vaping without a power struggle. I also help you build momentum in a way that holds, partly by noticing the slips that didn't happen, not just the ones that did. Together we will build resilience, strengthen self-control, and create lasting changes that support a healthier, more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with substance use or caught in unhealthy habits, I can help. My work focuses on understanding the drivers behind these patterns, because lasting change comes from addressing the function a habit is serving rather than the habit itself. With teens especially, the approach starts from curiosity rather than confrontation, since you can help a teen quit vaping without a power struggle. I also help you build momentum in a way that holds, partly by noticing the slips that didn't happen, not just the ones that did. Together we will build resilience, strengthen self-control, and create lasting changes that support a healthier, more fulfilling life.
FAQ about this service
FAQ about this service
FAQ about this service
General FAQs
ADHD
Anxiety
OCD
Screen Time
School Refusal
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD
Parenting Support (SPACE Model)
Procrastination
Performance Psychology
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Substance Use
What if I’m not ready to quit?
What if I slip up or go back to old habits?
Is this confidential?
Do I need to be “addicted” to get help?
What kinds of substances or habits do you work with?
What approach do you use?
General FAQs
ADHD
Anxiety
OCD
Screen Time
School Refusal
Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD
Parenting Support (SPACE Model)
Procrastination
Performance Psychology
Executive Coaching for Burnout
Substance Use
What if I’m not ready to quit?
What if I slip up or go back to old habits?
Is this confidential?
Do I need to be “addicted” to get help?
What kinds of substances or habits do you work with?
What approach do you use?
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About the clinician
About the clinician
Dr Rick Smith, is a dual-doctorate clinical psychologist in Hong Kong specialising in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and performance psychology. He works with adults and adolescents in his Central Hong Kong practice and online.
Dr Rick Smith, is a dual-doctorate clinical psychologist in Hong Kong specialising in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and performance psychology. He works with adults and adolescents in his Central Hong Kong practice and online.
Dr Rick Smith, is a dual-doctorate clinical psychologist in Hong Kong specialising in ADHD, OCD, anxiety, executive functioning, and performance psychology. He works with adults and adolescents in his Central Hong Kong practice and online.