Counselling · Hong Kong
True North Counselling
A space for you, apart from what life asks of you.
Counselling for people navigating emotional difficulties, relationships, loss and change — or simply wanting to understand themselves better. You don't need to have it all figured out to begin.
About
Nimishaa Mohinani
M.Ed Counselling · HKSCP Full Member · HKPCA Member
- Sheung Wan, Hong Kong — in person or online
- Counselling in English
- Adults & teens
The person behind the title matters.
I'm Nimishaa. For years, I worked as a resilience coach, helping people navigate the demands of the corporate world. What stayed with me was that behind every role and every achievement is a person — someone who may be carrying far more than others can see.
That understanding shapes my counselling work today. I want to offer a space where you don't have to perform, prove yourself or have the right words. A space where we can pay attention to you, not just the responsibilities you carry.
So much of life is experienced through our minds: the stories we tell ourselves, the thoughts we return to, and the way we respond when things are difficult. I believe living well is not about forcing ourselves to think positively. It is about building a more flexible, compassionate relationship with our inner world, so there is more room for the life we want to live.
My background spans counselling and industrial-organisational psychology. I work mainly with adults, and also support teens. Together, we can explore what matters to you and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Individual counselling
Space to understand yourself. Support to move forward.
Adults
Space to explore what is weighing on you — whether that is low mood, worry, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties or a sense of feeling lost. Together, we can understand recurring patterns and find ways forward that reflect what matters to you.
Teens
A safe, non-judgemental space for teenagers navigating school pressure, identity, friendships and family change. Many arrive unsure how to put things into words; we start wherever they feel comfortable, and build a steadier sense of themselves along the way.
Sessions in person in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, or online.
What might be bringing you here?
Life in Hong Kong can hold opportunity and pressure in equal measure. Perhaps you recognise something below — or perhaps what you are feeling is harder to name. Either is a valid place to start.
Worry & feeling overwhelmed
A mind that won't switch off, restless nights, or the feeling that everything needs your attention at once.
Low mood & disconnection
Feeling flat, lonely or unlike yourself — even when, from the outside, life seems to be going well.
Burnout & work pressures
Carrying expectations, questioning your direction, or feeling that you have little left to give beyond work.
Relationships & caring for others
Navigating conflict, boundaries, family expectations or the strain of being the person everyone relies on.
Grief & life changes
Making sense of loss, relocation, changing roles or a future that no longer looks the way you imagined.
Self-criticism & feeling stuck
Never feeling good enough, holding yourself to exhausting standards, or struggling to know what you want.
Recent Hong Kong surveys highlight symptoms of anxiety and depression and work-related exhaustion. These findings inform the themes here; they are not diagnoses, and your experience is individual. Sources: Mind HK & Manulife (2025) and AXA Mind Health Study (2024).
I can help with
Some of the concerns people most often bring to counselling with me:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Work & life transitions
- Career changes
- Stress & burnout
- Childhood trauma
- Relationships
- Loneliness
- Sleep difficulties
- Self-worth & confidence
Corporate & Organisations
Mental-health support for the workplace
My years as a resilience coach and my M.Phil in Industrial-Organisational Psychology give me a perspective on both workplace demands and the people living with them. I work with organisations to support employee wellbeing — not just performance. Available on-site or online.
Employee Counselling
Confidential one-to-one counselling for staff, supporting mental health, resilience and work-life balance.
Wellbeing Workshops
Practical, evidence-based workshops on stress management, burnout prevention and emotional wellbeing at work.
Organisational Support
Consultation for leaders and HR teams on building a psychologically healthy workplace culture.
Approach
Therapy approaches we can use
There is no single way to be human, and no one approach that fits everyone. I draw on evidence-based therapies, with particular emphasis on acceptance and compassion, and we choose what fits your needs together.
Acceptance, compassion & the inner life
I am drawn to the mindfulness and compassion traditions found in Buddhism, and to how these ideas can help us meet everyday life with greater awareness and kindness. ACT shares themes with these traditions, while CFT explicitly draws on Buddhist compassion practices alongside evolutionary psychology, attachment theory and neuroscience. Both are modern psychological therapies, not religious teachings.
For me, this means making room for difficult experiences rather than fighting every thought, and learning to respond to ourselves with care rather than criticism. You do not need any religious belief to work this way; your own beliefs and preferences guide our work.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings, while still moving towards the life you want to live.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Helps you meet shame and self-criticism with understanding, and develop a kinder, steadier way of relating to yourself and others.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Explores how thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other, and helps you practise more helpful ways of responding.
Mindfulness
Brings you back to the present moment, with more steadiness and more choice about how to respond.
EMDR
Helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, so they lose their sharpness and stop intruding on the present.
Cognitive Therapy for PTSD (CT-PTSD)
Explores the meanings attached to traumatic experiences and helps reduce their hold on everyday life.
Beginning counselling
You don't need to know where to start.
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other: what has brought you here, what feels difficult at the moment, and what you hope might change. You can share at your own pace.
We can talk about how counselling works, confidentiality and its limits, and any questions you have. Together, we can consider what support might fit and whether working with me feels right for you.
A conversation, not a performance.
You do not need a diagnosis, a polished explanation or a crisis to seek support. Feeling stuck, wanting something to change, or simply wanting to understand yourself better is enough.
Counselling in English, in person in Sheung Wan or online.
Start with a 20-minute introductory call
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation — a chance for you to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and for us both to see whether we're a good fit.
Credentials & Background
Qualifications and trainings
Qualifications
- M.Ed in Counselling — Monash University
- M.Phil Industrial-Organisational Psychology — CUHK
- B.A. Psychology — Tufts University
- Full Member, Hong Kong Society of Counselling and Psychology (Reg. M0149)
- Member, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (Reg. M3467)
Trainings
- Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) — Compassionate Mind Foundation
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) — Advanced training by Robyn Walser & Darrah Westrup
- ACT for Grief and Loss — Russ Harris
- EMDR Level 1 Training — EMDR HK
- Cognitive Therapy for PTSD (CT-PTSD) — Prof. Jennifer Wild
- ASIST Suicide Intervention Training
Contact
Ready to take the first step?
Reach out for a confidential conversation about how counselling could help — or start with a 20-minute introductory call.