Karen Lau is a Clinical Psychologist and received her training in leading institutions of the Asia-Pacific region (National University of Singapore, The University of Hong Kong and Australian National University) so as to better serve clients facing challenges in this unique context. She offers online consultations for Hong Kong, Singapore and globally.

Karen has a special interest and expertise in supporting adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety disorders: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), phobias, and panic attacks.

Her interests and expertise also extend to working with adolescents and adults who struggle with chronic self-harm, high emotional dysregulation, and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Karen applies comprehensive evidence-based treatments including Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and effective third wave therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Schema Therapy. Karen’s clients have also benefited from specific treatments such as Imagery Rescripting for early traumatic experiences, mindfulness for acute stress, and Narrative Therapy for anger management.

Karen has worked with a culturally and demographically diverse client base in psychology clinics, national hospitals, and community settings in Singapore and Hong Kong. Karen is effectively trilingual and able to conduct treatment in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

When she is off clinical duties, Karen dedicates much of her time to humanitarian work, a cause close to her heart. Karen has taught in developing countries such as Ghana, Madagascar, Mongolia, mainland China and the Philippines. She has served with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) where she conducted research to support field operations in Myanmar; and UNICEF, where she advocated for children’s welfare in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Karen also regularly assists children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders in therapeutic activities such as sailing and horseback riding.