- English
Sara is an Associate Psychologist and Masters trainee in Counselling Psychology. She provides therapy to clients aged 16 years and above, working with concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, and interpersonal issues. She offers a supervised trainee therapy option, which may be suitable for clients seeking a more accessible or lower-cost pathway to psychological support.
Sara is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based approaches where appropriate. In addition to her therapeutic work, she provides forensic psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. She supports the forensic psychological services for children, adolescents and adults by assisting with psychological assessments and the preparation of medico-legal reports, under supervision.
Sara is able to work with English-speaking clients and clients with basic Mandarin & Hokkien proficiency.
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Sara is an Associate Psychologist currently pursuing her Masters in Counselling Psychology at Nanyang Technological University. She graduated with highest honours with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Buffalo.
In 2022, Sara worked at the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) under the Clinical Forensic Psychological Services (CFPS) as an associate psychologist. She was actively engaged in their research evaluation and oversaw the management of their program databases. On the clinical front, she co-facilitated group therapy for young adult probationers with diverse behavioural and mental health needs. She has received training in administering various psychometric and risk assessment tools and has expertise in crafting comprehensive psychological reports.
Sara joined Promises in 2023 and has experience working with both forensic and non-forensic clients. She supports clients across different age groups and legal contexts through her involvement in psychological assessments and the preparation of medico-legal reports, under the supervision of a registered clinician.
Driven by a strong interest in therapeutic and intervention work, Sara is currently pursuing her Masters in Counselling Psychology. Alongside her forensic work, she works with youth and young adults aged 16 years and above, providing supportive, client-centred therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment-related difficulties, and interpersonal challenges. As part of her clinical training, Sara offers a more accessible, lower-cost therapy option under close supervision, and also receives regular individual and group supervision through her university program. Clients who require higher-intensity or specialised care are thoughtfully referred on to ensure they receive appropriate support.
She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and incorporates elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness-based approaches where appropriate. She adopts a warm, collaborative, and client-centred approach, and tailors interventions based on each client’s needs.
In addition, Sara is also part of the repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and SPRAVATO esketamine nasal spray administration team. She also assists with the administration of ADHD assessments under supervision.
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