Chong Kai Wei

Kaiwei is a Senior Psychotherapist trained with a Masters of Social Science in Pro-fessional Counselling, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) degree in Psy-chology.

She provides in-depth counselling and psychotherapy support for children, adoles-cents, and young adults across a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health related issues, e.g., depression, anxiety, complex trauma, attachment is-sues, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and school or family related difficulties. Kaiwei has fifteen years of clini-cal experience, working in both private and public settings.

Kaiwei is a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Member with the Singapore Associa-tion for Counselling (SAC). She is also trained as a Clinical Supervisor.

Amirah Munawwarah Binte Idilfitri

Amirah Munawwarah is a registered art psychotherapist with experience in public healthcare and with young adults and inmate artists.

Amirah graduated from LaSalle College of the Arts with an MA in Art Therapy and clinical attachments in a general hospital (SGH) and a local secondary school. After completing her training and MA, she practised as an art psychotherapist providing workshops and sessions for organizations including Singapore Prison Service, Lions Befrienders, PPIS, Woodlands Health Centre, and MENDAKI.

Amirah has a spectrum of experiences in providing art therapy and art as therapy sessions to individuals in 1-to-1 therapy sessions, group art therapy, open art studios for specific populations, and the general public. She has worked with depression, anxiety, autism, stress-related conditions, self-betterment, healing and trauma. As a practising art psychotherapist, Amirah works primarily with art materials and mediums that encourage clients to holistically create and express whilst building on their strengths and capacity for creative growth and explorations through the Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC), and El-Duende One Canvas Process Painting (EDPP).

Amirah was a recipient of MENDAKI Youth Promise Scholarship Award in 2019 (formerly known as the Goh Chok Tong Youth Promise Award) and believes that art is subjectively unique as each individual can creatively express themselves.

Valerie Lim

Valerie is a trained counsellor/psychotherapist who draws from her years of experience in her previous work in both a residential children’s home and in a Family Service Centre (FSC) in Singapore. Valerie has vast experience in working with various groups of people – children and their families with abuse and trauma; individuals who are experiencing a variety of mental health conditions and trauma; and couples experiencing emotional and relational challenges.

She values the opportunity to come alongside individuals/couples in their journey through life’s stressors and struggles. Valerie is an empathetic, compassionate and warm psychotherapist who adopts a trauma-informed and person-centred approach in her work with children, youths and adults across a broad range of emotional, behavioural and relational issues.

Valerie holds a Masters in Professional Counselling from the Swinburne University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) from the Singapore Management University.

Valerie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR; Level 3), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2) and other forms of psychological therapies.

Valerie is a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).

Teo Kiok Seng

Trained in both nutrition and counselling, Kiok Seng desires to help her clients grow in their mental and physical wellness.

As a counsellor, Kiok Seng has worked with youths and recovering addicts. She is passionate about supporting her clients by creating a safe space for them to explore and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and to empower them to achieve their life goals.

Seeing clients as a nutritionist and counsellor helps Kiok Seng understands how our physical and mental health are both intertwine. And so, by combining her training in both fields, Kiok Seng wants to help her clients overcome challenges and thrive both physically and mentally. 

Yana Ricart

Yana has significant experience working with children and adolescents. She also has extensive experience in providing counselling in multiple languages to adults. She has helped people with anxiety, depression, stress management, cultural adjustment, life transitions, grief and loss, complex trauma, etc.

Yana holds a Masters Degree in Social Sciences (Counselling) from the University of South Australia. She is a Master Solution Focused Practitioner and a Certified Advanced Solution-Focused Coach. She holds a Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate in Expressive Therapies and a Certificate in Sandplay Therapy. Yana has over 15 years of experience as a counsellor and is a Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).

Joachim Lee, PBM

Joachim Lee has over 21 years of clinical experience at social services, and possesses a great many certifications in the science of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. He treats clients with trauma, emotional distress and addictions with psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. He has been appointed in various committees on the issue of problem gambling.

Kit Koh

Jin-Kit KOH (fondly known as “Kit”) has counselled clients with anxiety, depression caused by work- or career-related stress, educational concerns, caregiver fatigue, financial pressure, and grief from the loss of a relationship or loved one. He is trained in mental health and career counselling and has helped students and working adults in both these aspects. Depending on the clients’ preferences, Kit counsels in English or Chinese (Mandarin).

Kit comes to counselling after decades in the business world. He gained valuable insights into the challenges faced by students and working adults through his years as a business leader, when he led multi-national organisations and talents at the board and management levels, and through his time as an Education and Career Guidance Counsellor at the Ministry Of Education.

Ning Wong

Ning worked in various corporate fields before founding a family life education and consulting centre in China in 2006. While running her centre, she mentored family life coaches and trainers and was involved in crisis recovery efforts among teenagers and families after the massive Sichuan earthquake in 2008 which killed thousands and traumatized millions.

A family life educator for close to two decades, Ning runs a social enterprise that supports Chinese speaking families globally on parenting and marital issues, social integration and emotional well-being. She counsels and coaches clients from aged 20 and up on parenting and family relationships, emotional regulation, transition and adjustments, anger and anxiety, trauma-related issues as well as integrating spirituality with psychological well-being. Ning is particularly passionate about attachment focus work and hopes to guide individuals and families toward lasting healing and transformation.

Amita Schmith

Amita has a wonderful passion for assisting people who face challenges with mental health, personality issues, family conflicts, and relationship troubles. With a rich background that includes growing up in India and marrying a European spouse, Amita has a unique understanding of both South Asian and European cultures. Her diverse experiences make her an excellent resource for those seeking support and guidance.

Jetaime Thoo

Jetaime Thoo is a qualified therapist with a Master in Counselling from Monash university

Jet’s greatest passion is to bring healing to people who are going through traumatic/stressful moments at each stage of life, and in helping them to overcome negative feelings, increasing self-worth, anxiety reduction, and empowerment. 

Your story, your pain, and your collection of struggles are unique to you. There’s no one size fits all approach to therapy and with Jet, she believes in slowing down and exploring lives creatively would help make significant changes and discover the positive ways of living and working towards developing optimistic mindsets