Professional Approach and Qualifications
I adopt the role of a professional psychological counsellor for my clients in individual, couple, family and group settings. I have also facilitated mental health talks and workshops to different profiles of clients and communities.
Conducted in a safe, confidential and supportive environment, I facilitate my clients to uncover the true causes of the real or perceived sufferings, along with the triggers.
In addition, I lead and guide in crisis management, case conceptualisation and management, intervention and treatment formulation, care coordination, and psychosocial support to numerous marginalised community members in need. Since 2013, I have served in counselling centres, recovery centres, clinic and therapy centres, prisons, hospitals, halfway houses, special schools, and educational institutions.
I have served in a key position at a major Singapore-based autism-focused charitable organisation for more than 12 years. During that time, I worked with clients and their families across the lifespan. Previously, I held senior management positions in the private sector for more than 15 years.
I am currently pursuing a PhD in Counselling Psychology. I am also an appointed Adjunct Faculty (Lecturer) and Trainer for counselling and psychology subjects in private educational institutions for adult learners.
Qualifications
2024
Board Certified Diplomate and Certified Sexologist, American Board of Sexology (ABS)
Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP)
Certified Addictions-Informed Professional (CAIMHP)
Professional Certificate in Working with Vaginismus (PCWV)
Certificate ensa Mental Health First Aid: focus Adults (a programme by the Swiss Foundation Pro Mente Sana)
2023
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)
Professional Certificate in Sexuality Education (PCSE)
2022
Culturally Competent Trauma-Informed Practice (CULC)
2021
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
2015
Master in Social Science (Professional Counselling), Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
2003
Master of Business Administration in International Management, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
1993
Bachelor of Science (Economics) in Management Studies (Hons.), University of London, London, United Kingdom
Memberships
- Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) – Clinical Membership, No. C0564
- International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)
- International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) – Professional Member
- Swiss Foundation Pro Mente Sana, Mental Help Club, Member