Where Children Play
and Adults Talk
Counselling for adults, teens and parents.
Play therapy for children.
Sessions in English · 廣東話 · 普通話
It's okay if things feel hard right now,
for you or for your child.
Whether it's for yourself, your teenager, or your child, you don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. I work with individuals and families across all ages,
in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Hello, I'm Jeffrey Man.
Thank you for being here. Reaching out, even just reading this, often takes more than people realise.
I'm a counsellor and play therapist in Hong Kong, working with adults, teens, children, and parents through the harder, more tender stretches of life. On any given week, that might mean sitting on a playroom floor beside an anxious child, steadying a young refugee far from home, running a workshop for a roomful of parents, or holding space in a long personal-growth group for adults. You'll find me at the Hong Kong Professional Counselling & Consulting Association (HKPCCA), where I've supported people and families since 2023. I have also worked as a school counsellor at Harrow International School Hong Kong.
However we begin, my approach is gentle and unhurried. For a child, that often means meeting them in play; for a teenager or adult, a quiet space to think out loud. I follow your lead, trust that you know your own life best, and walk alongside you in whichever language feels most like home: English, Cantonese, or Mandarin.
Podcast
《不完美家長俱樂部》The Good Enough Parents Club
1 min · Cantonese, Chinese subtitles
A Cantonese podcast for parents from HKPCCA, which I co-host. Unhurried conversations about the parts of raising a child that rarely get said out loud.
《如何提高家長對自己和孩子的接納》Letting go of the perfect-parent grip, and what “age-appropriate” really means.
How I can help
Typically ages 3–10
Child Play Therapy
First session (intake) · HK$2,000 · 60 minutes
Children don't always have the words for what they're feeling —
but they can show it through play. Grounded in Child-Centred Play Therapy, these sessions meet children where they are, at their own pace. LEARN MORE →
Typically ages 11–17
Teenage Counselling
First session (intake) · HK$1,800 · 60 minutes
Teenagers are carrying a lot — identity, pressure, relationships, and a world that moves fast. Individual sessions give teens somewhere honest to bring it, without the weight of family or school dynamics in the room. LEARN MORE →
Ages 18+
Adult Counselling
For adults going through something difficult — stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, a relationship that's hurting, or a life that no longer feels like yours. Sessions are a space to slow down, think out loud, and feel less alone with it all. LEARN MORE →
Parenting Consultation
For parents who want to strengthen their connection with their child. Drawing on Child-Parent Relationship Therapy principles, these sessions offer practical skills alongside honest, compassionate support. LEARN MORE →
In their own words
Some of the most meaningful feedback comes from the children themselves — little notes left behind after our sessions together.
It begins with a conversation
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1. Book a call
Take the first step by getting in touch to schedule a free consultation.
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2. Free 15-minute consultation
Explore whether we're a good fit through an informal, no-pressure chat.
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3. Schedule the first session
Begin your journey at your own pace, with support along the way.
Or email jeffreymansf@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
What happens in the first session?
The first session is simply a conversation. I'll ask a little about what's brought you here and what you're hoping for, but there's no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. We'll spend time getting to know each other, and together we can think about what ongoing sessions might look like.
Is everything I share confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed in our sessions is kept strictly confidential. There are a small number of legal exceptions, for example if there is a serious risk of harm, but wherever possible I will always speak with you before sharing anything with anyone else.
How much do sessions cost?
Counselling sessions are HK$1,600 (50 minutes), and child play therapy is HK$1,800 (45 minutes). If cost is a concern, please still get in touch and we can talk it through.
My child is 12 — play therapy or teenage counselling?
The age ranges are a guide, not a rule. Some younger teenagers connect more naturally through play, while some children are ready to talk. In the free consultation, and in our first session together, we'll decide which approach fits best — and the fee follows the service rather than the age: play therapy sessions are HK$1,800, and counselling sessions HK$1,600.