Dr Munidasa Winslow specialises in addiction and impulse control disorders such as alcohol, substance dependence, gambling, gaming and sexual compulsivity amongst others. He is a pioneer in addiction and impulse control disorders in the Asia-Pacific region.
Before founding Promises, Dr Winslow served as chief of the Addiction Medicine Department at IMH. He played a pioneering role in the setting up of the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS).
Dr Terry Spokes is a highly experienced clinical psychologist with a background in leading addiction treatment services across Europe and Asia. He currently serves as the Clinical Director of The Winslow, Singapore’s first private, residential centre specialising in addiction treatment. Dr Terry works with adults presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties and has particular expertise in the psychological treatment of addiction, trauma, and neuropsychological conditions.
Having worked alongside people facing a range of mental health challenges for over 20 years, Dr Terry believes it is a natural part of the human experience to have times when we flourish and times when we struggle. He has seen how creating the space to step back and reflect can lead to valuable insights into the patterns at play in our lives — helping to heal the hurts that may be limiting us and uncovering the strengths and resources that support growth. With this awareness, people can move forward in ways that feel more aligned with who they are and the life they want to live.
June Fong provides both clinical and forensic psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in Singapore, Australia and the Middle East, helping clients with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and stress-related problems. In addition, she specialises in forensic issues such as criminal and family law cases, where she provides expertise in conducting psychological assessments for court-involved individuals, child custody evaluations and therapy for children of divorce.
June is widely featured in the media on a diverse range of topics such as youth mental health, parenting, divorce, shoplifting, voyeurism, animal abuse, child abuse and trauma, amongst others.
Sharmini’s distinctive background in both the performing arts and counselling has ignited a profound interest in psychodrama. She adeptly leads Personal Growth Groups, skillfully integrating elements of bodywork, role play, and creative arts. Additionally, she maintains a consistent schedule of psychodrama workshops. Notably, her dedication is underscored by her extensive training, comprising over 1000 hours of instruction and practice with the Hudson Valley Psychodrama Institute and AANZPA (Aotearoa Australian and New Zealand Psychodrama Association). Her expertise earned her the recognition of the American Board of Examiners, certifying her as a proficient practitioner of Psychodrama, Sociometry, and Group Psychotherapy. She is also an esteemed member of the American Society of Psychodrama and Group Psychotherapy (ASGPP).
Sharmini’s impactful contributions have left a positive imprint across diverse institutions, ranging from healthcare establishments to correctional centres. Employing a holistic approach, she prioritizes stress alleviation and the cultivation of self-awareness within her clientele. Her workshops and mentorship endeavours stand as testaments to her unwavering commitment to professional development, characterized by her distinctive amalgamation of methodologies. Through her innovative integration of AF-EMDR with Psychodrama, she amplifies her capacity for facilitating profound healing. All in all, Sharmini’s fervent dedication to transformation and healing resonates deeply within her impactful body of work.
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Dr Buvana believes in taking a holistic approach to every patient. She is trained in psychodynamic therapy and is experienced in women’s mental health, including perinatal and menopause-related psychiatry. She has also treated teenagers and young adults with emotion regulation difficulties, and has a special interest in helping girls and women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Dr Terence Leong is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in general adult psychiatry and medical psychiatry, and is respected in the field of forensic psychiatry.
Dr Leong has occupied multiple key roles at the National University Health System, which oversees several hospitals, national speciality centres, and polyclinics. In addition, he was also appointed to be a senior lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Dr Jacob Rajesh is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist experienced in general adult psychiatry and forensic psychiatry.
Dr Rajesh’s professional experience spans three countries. Early in his career, in India, he lectured in the Department of Psychiatry at the Christian Medical College. In the UK, he was largely a consultant psychiatrist while carrying out forensic work at mental health trusts. Finally, in Singapore, he was appointed assistant adjunct professor at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Dr. Joseph Leong is well known to be warm and welcoming to all who have met him. He listens actively to assess what is happening and makes recommendations, going through various options for both patients and caregivers who seek his help.
He believes that recovery is possible for all and can be successful when there is appropriate support and adequate skills training – so he looks beyond finding the best combination of medications to recommending talk therapy and psycho-social rehabilitation and community partnerships.
He is highly skilled in motivational interviewing as well as solution-focused brief therapy and has been promoting health coaching approaches to all he meets. He is committed to finding the best possible solutions for the recovery of those under his care.
Before joining Promises Healthcare, Dr. Joseph Leong has actively served in both the public and people sectors to promote recovery and build community capabilities and capacity.
Dr Sharad Haridas is a respected Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in general psychiatry, substance misuse and behavioural addictions. With a career spanning both London’s public and private sectors, he is recognised for his thoughtful, empathetic approach to a broad spectrum of mental health challenges. Firmly committed to advancing the field, Dr Haridas has contributed to pioneering research at Imperial College London and lectured at UCL. His practice is grounded in a holistic philosophy that integrates neuroscience, emerging treatments, and lifestyle optimisation—always guided by a balance of clinical expertise and genuine compassion.
Dr Sean David Vanniasingham is a consultant psychiatrist experienced in general psychiatry, addiction medicine, and neurostimulation treatment.
Dr David graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery and subsequently attained his post-graduate degree from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After completing his psychiatry residency training, he practiced as a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS).
Dr David has a vast experience in treating patients from both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has treated a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, psychosis, addictions, stress-related conditions and insomnia. He is also trained in in the practice of neurostimulation treatment modalities such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr David is a firm believer of practicing a bio-psycho-social model approach in the holistic and recovery-oriented care of his patients.
Dr David is passionate about the education of young doctors. He was awarded the National Healthcare Group teaching recognition award for medical educators. He has also presented at conferences and given public education talks. He is an examiner for the MRCPsych (UK) examinations held in Singapore. Dr David is a fellow at the Academy of Medicine Singapore and is currently serving as an executive committee member of the Singapore Psychiatric Association.