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Practical insights on ADHD, autism, LGBTQ+ identity, and mental health. Written by Jared Dubbs, MoC.

LGBTQ+ Couples: The Freedom of Defining Your Own Relationship — LGBTQ+ article by Jared Dubbs

LGBTQ+8 min read

LGBTQ+ Couples: The Freedom of Defining Your Own Relationship

Without a traditional template, LGBTQ+ couples get to build their own. That freedom is powerful — here's how to make the most of it.

23 April 2026 Read article

Forging Your Own Path: The Strength of Being Unapologetically Yourself — LGBTQ+ article by Jared Dubbs

Forging Your Own Path: The Strength of Being Unapologetically Yourself

Being LGBTQ+ takes courage. Therapy isn't about fixing you — it's about building on the bravery you've already shown.

21 April 20267 min read

ASD & Careers: Why Neurodivergent Traits Are Professional Strengths — ASD & Autism article by Jared Dubbs

ASD & Careers: Why Neurodivergent Traits Are Professional Strengths

Autistic traits like deep focus, pattern recognition, and direct communication aren't just tolerated in certain careers — they're exactly what's needed.

19 April 20267 min read

ASD & Teens: Why University Isn't the Only Path Forward — ASD & Autism article by Jared Dubbs

ASD & Teens: Why University Isn't the Only Path Forward

Not every teenager thrives in traditional education. For autistic teens, exploring alternatives to university can be the smartest move.

17 April 20267 min read

Autism as a User Guide: Understanding How You Operate — ASD & Autism article by Jared Dubbs

Autism as a User Guide: Understanding How You Operate

Autism isn't something to fix. It's something to understand. How reframing ASD as a 'user guide' helps you thrive as yourself.

15 April 20268 min read

The Complete Guide to ADHD in Adults — ADHD article by Jared Dubbs

The Complete Guide to ADHD in Adults

Everything you need to know about adult ADHD — symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how therapy can help you thrive in Hong Kong.

10 April 202612 min read

What Is DBT? A Complete Guide to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy — DBT article by Jared Dubbs

What Is DBT? A Complete Guide to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

A comprehensive guide to DBT therapy — what it is, how it works, who it helps, and what to expect from a DBT programme.

9 April 202611 min read

ADHD vs Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference — ADHD article by Jared Dubbs

ADHD vs Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

ADHD and anxiety share many symptoms. Learn how to tell them apart and why getting the right answer matters for treatment.

8 April 20267 min read

DBT Distress Tolerance Skills You Can Use Today — DBT article by Jared Dubbs

DBT Distress Tolerance Skills You Can Use Today

Practical DBT distress tolerance techniques you can start using immediately when emotions feel overwhelming.

6 April 20267 min read

ADHD and Relationships: Why Your Partner Doesn't Understand — ADHD article by Jared Dubbs

ADHD and Relationships: Why Your Partner Doesn't Understand

How ADHD affects relationships and what couples can do to bridge the gap. Practical advice from a therapist with ADHD lived experience.

5 April 20268 min read

Executive Dysfunction: Why You Can't Just 'Try Harder' — ADHD article by Jared Dubbs

Executive Dysfunction: Why You Can't Just 'Try Harder'

Executive dysfunction makes simple tasks feel impossible. Learn what's really happening in your brain and what actually helps.

2 April 20267 min read

How DBT Helps with Emotional Dysregulation — DBT article by Jared Dubbs

How DBT Helps with Emotional Dysregulation

If your emotions feel too intense, too fast, or too unpredictable, DBT offers practical skills to regain control.

1 April 20267 min read

Living with ADHD in Hong Kong: Finding Support — ADHD article by Jared Dubbs

Living with ADHD in Hong Kong: Finding Support

Navigating ADHD in Hong Kong's high-pressure environment. Resources, challenges, and how to find the right support.

28 March 20266 min read

DBT vs CBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You? — DBT article by Jared Dubbs

DBT vs CBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You?

A clear comparison of DBT and CBT — how they differ, what each is best for, and how to choose the right approach.

25 March 20266 min read

Radical Acceptance: The DBT Skill That Changes Everything — DBT article by Jared Dubbs

Radical Acceptance: The DBT Skill That Changes Everything

Radical acceptance is one of DBT's most powerful skills. Learn what it is, what it isn't, and how to practise it.

20 March 20267 min read

How to Know If You Need Therapy (And How to Start) — Therapy & Wellbeing article by Jared Dubbs

Therapy & Wellbeing

How to Know If You Need Therapy (And How to Start)

Not sure if therapy is right for you? Here's how to tell, what to expect, and how to take the first step.

15 March 20266 min read

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session — Therapy & Wellbeing article by Jared Dubbs

Therapy & Wellbeing

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

Nervous about your first therapy session? Here's exactly what happens, what to bring, and how to prepare.

12 March 20265 min read

Managing Anxiety in Hong Kong's High-Pressure Environment — Anxiety & Depression article by Jared Dubbs

Anxiety & Depression

Managing Anxiety in Hong Kong's High-Pressure Environment

Practical strategies for managing anxiety in Hong Kong's demanding culture. From workplace stress to social pressure.

8 March 20267 min read

Therapy for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Finding an Affirming Therapist in HK — Therapy & Wellbeing article by Jared Dubbs

Therapy & Wellbeing

Therapy for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Finding an Affirming Therapist in HK

What LGBTQ+ affirming therapy looks like, why it matters, and how to find the right therapist in Hong Kong.

5 March 20266 min read

The Science Behind Why Therapy Works — Therapy & Wellbeing article by Jared Dubbs

Therapy & Wellbeing

The Science Behind Why Therapy Works

What happens in your brain during therapy? The neuroscience and research behind why talking to a therapist actually changes things.

1 March 20267 min read

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