Dr Sandor Heng is a skilled and experienced dual diagnosis clinician. He has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has worked in both private and public health sectors in Australia and Singapore. Though he describes himself as a behaviourist by heart and was schooled in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, he generally adopts an eclectic approach in treating addictions and mental health. By focusing on a strengths-based approach, he blends evidence-based practice with practice-based evidence to achieve clinical outcomes. He has a special interest in co-occurring disorders (addictive disorders and mental health disorders), and his philosophy of therapy is to be the best version of oneself, which he practices in his own life.
Prior to joining Promises, Dr Heng was the sole psychologist at the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) in the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for 7 years and was the team lead for the NAMS Inpatient Program. Dr Heng currently sits on the Board of the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) and is the Chair of the Rehab & Reintegration Subcommittee. He is also an Associate Faculty in the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), where he teaches the Addiction Module in the Masters of Counselling Program.
Dr. Lynette M. Rama obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University with a focus in forensic psychology. The specialised programme consisted of graduate coursework in the clinical practice of forensic psychology, practical training with forensic populations within the US criminal justice system, and a dissertation in cultural issues related to the feigning of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Her expertise includes inpatient and outpatient care for a culturally diverse population of adults presenting with severe mental illness, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, and problems with stress and adjustment related to gender identity. She is also trained in the use of psychological, psychodiagnostic, neuropsychological, and forensic assessments to evaluate academic functioning, diagnose psychopathology, determine neuropsychological deficits, and to provide expert witness testimony in court on competency to stand trial and future violence risk (general & sexual).
Dr. Belinda Teo is an experienced clinical psychologist who has provided psychological evaluations and interventions to children and adults with a range of co-occurring mental health concerns. She holds a special interest in providing differential diagnoses for neurodivergent and gender-diverse populations.
Ms Leow Lilyn has over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, with 18 of those years spent caring for the adult population at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), a tertiary mental health hospital in Singapore. A highly experienced clinician, the focus of Lilyn’s clinical work is with adults suffering from major mental health concerns, including anxiety, trauma, and depression. Lilyn also has a particular interest in working with those suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Lilyn leans heavily on evidence-based practice, and prides herself on ensuring that her patients receive effective mental health treatment. At the same time, she recognizes the struggle of coping with mental health concerns, and works hard to affirm the strong desire people have to take their life back. She believes that the heart of therapy is the collaborative relationship between the patient and the therapist. Hence, she works deliberately to develop a safe and secure environment to ensure the right fit. Lilyn is driven by her desire to empower patients to not be defined by their mental health concerns, and to take control of their own story.
Tom has over 20 years of professional experience in addiction treatment provision, predominantly working in government-contracted treatment services in the UK.
This included delivering group and 1-1 therapy in various prisons, and regional community outpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers.
His wealth of knowledge has led him to various responsibilities, including quality checking/inspecting treatment centers, educating medical personnel on treatment methods, and managing regional treatment services involving large multidisciplinary teams.
His clientele most often includes people with very complex needs, and his extensive and diverse experience as a therapist means that he is able to think outside the box, handling highly complex and sensitive situations with confidence.
Tom never gives up on clients and utilises a trauma-informed, neurodiversity friendly, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and compassionate approach.
As an Addictions Therapist, Gowri is passionate about guiding her clients through life’s challenges and helping them transition to healthier and more fulfilling lives. Her approach is defined by warmth and empathy, providing a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Gowri finds deep gratification in creating a mutually beneficial therapeutic experience that fosters exploration, learning, and reflection for both therapist and client. She holds a Masters in Counselling from Monash University, Australia, and is registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
Jared is a clinical psychologist who provides psychological therapy and assessment services. He has a specialist interest in the psychological treatment of trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorders including scrupulosity, depression, anxiety, adjustment, ADHD, and the relational health of couples. Jared enjoys discerning the pattern of attention and memory difficulties in neurodiverse individuals to support them in fulfilling their potential.
Joyce is a clinical psychologist who provides therapy and psychological assessment to child, adolescent, and adult clients, and uses the Hope Focused Couples Therapy approach to work with couples on relational and communication skills. Joyce is trained in evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy approaches. She has experience treating depression, adjustment, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, health anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, and addiction in adults. She is also a trained Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist.
Joyce’s approach towards counseling and therapy integrates interventions and perspectives from these approaches to aid in tailoring support that is most helpful in addressing the client’s challenges. This allows her to maximize flexibility to cater to the needs of the client based on their social environments, values, and goals. Additionally, her approach to couples therapy is integrative and strategic with emotions-focused elements to address communication, conflict resolution, expectations, and forgiveness to restore the relational health of couples. She believes in serving clients by holistically addressing their worldviews and multicultural needs while working with them to enhance inner resources that promote healing and growth.
When faced with professional and personal stressors, people may experience severe and prolonged distress. Believing in psychological wellness, Jocelyn endeavours to equip clients with skills to manage distress and enhance resilience. In her practice, Jocelyn aims to provide a safe therapeutic space where clients weather and flourish through life struggles.
Since completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical), Jocelyn has been providing individual psychological intervention for adolescents and adults with mental health concerns. Having gained clinical experience in both Australia and Singapore, Jocelyn’s clientele base ranged from high-functioning individuals in multinational companies to incarcerated individuals in correctional services. Additionally, she is trained to administer psychological assessment for various aspects of functioning (e.g. behavioural, cognitive and intellectual).
Beth is a dedicated therapist with an MA in Counselling, driven by a passion for mental well-being and a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families. With a variety of experiences and an empathetic approach, she brings a unique perspective to her practice. She has experience providing therapy for children, teens and adults.
Beth’s journey into counselling began with a solid educational foundation, where she honed her skills as a secondary school educator, recognizing the importance of nurturing intellectual and emotional growth. This background has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of family dynamics and the significant influence of mental health on individuals and their loved ones. She is interested in children/teens/parents experiencing school refusal, self-esteem and bullying issues. She also has extensive experience with ADHD, anxiety, depression and Autism. Other areas of expertise are trauma/abuse processing using the Flash Technique, a version of EMDR. Motherhood has given her extensive experience with challenges such as infertility, pre and post-natal depression and lifestyle adjustments. As a Trailing Spouse, she has personal experience with expatriate lifestyle challenges, third culture identity issues and the immigrant experience.