Yvonne was trained as an educator and taught for a number of years before joining MOE as a Guidance Officer. In her work as a Guidance Officer, she played a key role in pioneering the development of the MOE’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework for schools. Yvonne also reviewed and enhanced the professional development programmes for teachers in areas pertaining to career guidance and psychological well-being. Yvonne has fifteen years of clinical experience, working extensively on mental health issues with students both in local and international schools.
Yvonne firmly believes that each child has a voice. She counts it as a blessing to be able to hear and connect with each voice and to support each child in his/her journey of growth. During her free time, Yvonne enjoys long walks and a good meal with friends and family.
Dr. Mark Toh has 30 years of clinical experience with extensive experience in treating troubled children and their families, individual adults, couples, families and personality disorders.
He has worked in a variety of clinical settings such as psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, day-treatment centres, and specialised clinics. Dr Mark Toh has lectured at the Singapore Bible College, and also consults at the Ministry of Family and Social Development (MSF).
Mark is a hiking enthusiast who’s had the privilege of winding his way down from the lofty heights of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the Colorado River basin. For the more subdued, Mark recommends meandering along Vancouver Island’s Long Beach. In a perfect world, Mark’s loyal canine friend would be a golden retriever – specifically, Air Bud.
Elaine earned her Masters Degree (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology and her Doctoral Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology in the United States. She has had years of clinical experience working with culturally diverse children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting concerns and across various clinical settings in Singapore and the United States. This includes multiple university counselling centers, a community mental health center, an outpatient diagnostic services in a hospital, a forensic assessment and rehabilitation service, and a private group practice that also served as an employee assistance program.
In her practice, Elaine incorporates techniques from evidence-based practices such as Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, and ACT. Recognising the importance of culture and environment in a person’s life, she endeavours to attend to a client’s age and generation, developmental/acquired disabilities, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, and nationality throughout therapy.
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).
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.
Amy provides psychotherapy and counselling services to children, adolescents and adults. In her experience, she has supported clients across a variety of emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, including depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, attachment wounds, school-related stresses, and relationship struggles.
Amy holds a Masters of Social Science in Professional Counselling from Swinburne University of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the National University of Singapore. She also has a Diploma in School Counselling from the National Institute of Education. Amy started practising as a counsellor since 2012, and is currently a clinical member and a registered counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
Henny has experience and training in conducting psychometric assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions for a variety of mental health conditions. Having been part of the specialised and multidisciplinary Eating Disorder service at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital since 2017, she also has specific expertise in treating children and adolescents with various types of eating disorders.
Vida is a trauma therapist who incorporates strengths-based approach in her work with clients. She holds a Master of Counselling (Advanced) from Swinburne University of Technology and is a Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling. Since 2014, she has been providing counselling and psychotherapy to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Vida’s expertise extends to supporting clients dealing with various issues, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital/relationship problems, chronic stress, trauma, parenting challenges, and other emotional and interpersonal difficulties. She also works with clients diagnosed with bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, and other features of personality disorders.
In her practice, Vida adopts a client-centered integrative approach and utilizes evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy) and Mindfulness. Her dedication and passion lie in helping clients lead meaningful, self-directed and fulfilling lives.