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While studying and working in Australia and the United States, Dr. Ho realized that effective treatments could only be derived from extensive research studies. As a result, Dr. Ho has devoted himself to conducting research studies, developing new treatments and public education specializing in anxiety disorders (e.g. panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, and general anxiety disorder) and depression for both child and adult populations. Dr. Ho adapts mainly a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach which is an evidence-based treatment and has been strongly recommended to be the first treatment option for various psychological difficulties by research studies. Indeed, numerous research literature has concluded that CBT has been found as effective as medications in treating various psychological disorders, in particular anxiety disorders and depression in the past few decades. As an intern clinical psychologist, Dr. Ho has worked in a numbers of clinical settings, including both child and adult populations. He has worked in the Psychology Clinic at the University of Sydney, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, the Wesley Private Hospital, and the Rozelle Psychiatric Hospital. While working in different settings, Dr. Ho involved himself in developing new treatments for children and adults with anxiety difficulties, children with obese difficulty, and individuals with psychiatric disorders. From a preventive medicine perspective, Dr. Ho ascribes to the notion that when it comes to treating psychological difficulties, prevention is often possible and, when such, the most effective treatment. Therefore, Dr. Ho has translated his belief into practice by educating the public about various psychological difficulties and how they can be avoided in the first place. Dr. Ho has been interviewed on a number of radio programs to promote mental health awareness. Furthermore, he has written a series of newspaper articles to educate the public about anxiety disorders.
Growing up in a society where both academic and personal achievements are highly emphasized, Dr. Ho understands that competition, especially here in Hong Kong, can be found everywhere in school and work. Unfortunately, this competition often turns into damaging expectations among relationships, such as parent-child, husband-wife, and supervisor-subordinate relationships and manifests as various forms of psychological difficulties which can impair an individual’s ability and life. Dr. Ho believes that an individual can improve their quality of life and enhance one’s ability by first understanding the underlying causes of those difficulties, second changing their thoughts and behaviors that are maladapted, and finally utilizing the unique strengths of the individual. Services Offered:
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Dr.
Ho is an Australian registered psychologist. He has received his
clinical training at the doctoral programme of clinical psychology
in one of the prominent universities in Australia, the University
of Sydney. Prior to this experience, Dr. Ho completed his master
degree in social work and a bachelor degree with double majors in
psychology and sociology at the University of Hawai`i at Manoa.
In addition, he is a licensed social worker in the United States
and registered social worker in Hong Kong.