Therapy for those recovering from stress, trauma, and adversity.

Trauma-informed therapy and EMDR therapy in Hong Kong

Welcome, I’m Alli.

I’m a fully credentialed psychotherapist trained in Canada and based in Hong Kong.

My life has taught me to appreciate how complex it is to be human. I understand how adversity can thrust us into survival mode, and how this can cause us to lose connection with ourselves and others during the times when connections are needed most. Complexity can have an isolating effect in a world that shies away from painful and challenging experiences. I see therapy as a space that counters this isolation by inviting people to have their experiences heard and witnessed without judgement.

Hong Kong trauma psychotherapist and counsellor.

Alli Ruttger, MA, CCC, MHKPCA (she/her)

NARM®-Informed Professional

Member, EMDR Association of HK

IFS-Informed Therapist

To me, therapy is a non-blaming, gentle, and warm space that welcomes and affirms the most complex parts of our humanity.

Who I work with

As a psychotherapist, I work with people who are feeling the effects of destabilizing stress, significant loss, or relational trauma.

The type of adversity my clients have been through is often complex and multilayered. It is not necessarily a single event, but a series of past or ongoing events that are a source of distress or anxiety. A common thread with these experiences is that the emotional and psychological impacts are enduring and disruptive.

My approach to helping people recover from adversity is relational. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation from which complex stories can be explored and their impact processed safely.

I work with adults and young adults from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. My practice is affirming of LGBTQ+ identity.

I invite you to reach out no matter what your story is. If you went through something (or are going through something) that is causing you distress, relational therapy or EMDR may be a good fit for you.

Learn about relational therapy

Learn about EMDR therapy

If you’d like to see if we align,

book a 20 minute consultation, free of charge

My background

Hong Kong trauma psychotherapist and counsellor.

I believe there is immense value in recognizing the complex layers of people’s experiences.

I am drawn to this work because of its complexity—it inspires my curiosity and motivates me to seek out the best practices in supporting people through stress, trauma, and loss. To me, it is an honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate some of life’s most daunting challenges. I love what I do.

  • "Alli has a natural aptitude for developing relationships with others, creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere with individuals, enabling vulnerable therapeutic conversations to take place. Alli has dealt with the most sensitive and traumatic issues with clients, and watching her navigate through some incredibly diverse and complex matters is quite amazing. Mostly, it is something that not every clinician is able to accomplish but Alli most definitely can."

    Dr. Timothy Woo, Clinical Supervisor

  • "Alli is so skilled at navigating the tension between encouraging clients to open themselves to therapy while giving them space to work through reservations they have. I have seen so many clients move from places of deep hurt, doubt, to opening up and then start going through healing. One vital skill Alli had was that she did not force clients to relive their hurts, but can be flexible to help them regulate their day-to-day functioning by focusing on forward-facing therapy... if that's the right term. I don't hesitate recommending friends and family to Alli, as she just makes me feel comfortable!"

    Patricia Ho, Founder at Hong Kong Dignity Institute

  • "Alli is first and foremost, an excellent counsellor who is deeply invested in her clients. In her, clients find a safe space and a thoughtful, compassionate listener with knowledge of the impacts of trauma. She is committed to her clients' best interests and as such is open to collaboration and various knowledge transfer processes in pursuit of her clients wellbeing."

    Melissa Tan, Executive Director at Hong Kong Dignity Institute

We’re often told we can find everything we need within ourselves.

You may have heard some well-intentioned statements in response to your pain such as accept the past or be kind to yourself. There is truth and good intention embedded in these ideas. However, they can oversimplify our experiences and fail to recognize the lasting emotional impacts of stress, trauma, and grief. In my experience, we do have everything we need within ourselves, but accessing these inner resources is not as simple as it seems. Sometimes, being in the presence of another person can help us find our way back to ourselves.

In therapy, we honour your complexity by tending to the impacts of your pain while also exploring what might be in the way of your deepest, most authentic hopes.