Hatakeyama Clinic
About
Hatakeyama Clinic, located in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a psychiatric specialty clinic. Under the direction of Dr. Junko Fujioka, the clinic addresses a wide range of everyday and psychological concerns, including depression, insomnia, social anxiety, school refusal, and relationship issues with partners. A distinguishing feature of the clinic is its large number of female staff members, creating an environment where women's unique concerns can be handled with care and sensitivity. Additionally, with several staff members who have experience as school counselors, the clinic is well-positioned to coordinate with schools and families as needed. Counseling sessions are conducted following a physician's examination and, when necessary, psychological testing to establish therapeutic goals, ensuring a step-by-step and thorough support process. Counseling is provided as a self-pay service (not covered by insurance), with fees of 3,850 yen for 30 minutes and 5,500 yen for 50 minutes. English-language consultations are available, and the facility offers a parking lot and barrier-free accessibility, making it welcoming to a wide range of visitors. Consultation hours vary by day of the week, and the clinic is closed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Serving as a place to deepen objective self-understanding through professional counseling for mental health concerns that are often difficult to share, the clinic plays a deeply rooted role in the local community.
