Samantha trained and worked as an accountant before moving into mentoring, coaching and counselling college students on issues of emerging identity, life direction and relationships. Her work took a cross-cultural orientation when she moved overseas for 10 years, working with international students and youths from immigrant families. After relocating back to Singapore, she was able to support families dealing with cross-cultural transitions, re-entry adjustments and the psychological and emotional impact of relocations on third culture kids and individuals. Samantha is also adept at helping youth and adult clients with mood and anxiety disorders, marital and parenting issues, trauma, self-identity, grief and loss, life transitions, interpersonal relationship issues, integration of spirituality and psychological well-being.
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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.
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).
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.
Joanna Kong
Joanna is a counsellor/psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience in the addiction and mental health field, including leading a non-profit specialising in behavioural addiction recovery. She brings together her background in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and clinical operations to support individuals navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges.
In her counselling practice, Joanna adopts a warm and integrative approach, drawing from Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (CTRT), Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, and counselling microskills. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel understood and gain greater clarity in making choices that move them towards the life they want.
Joanna holds a Master of Arts in Counselling from TCA College, Singapore, and is trained in Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (Level 4), Motivational Interviewing, and counselling microskills. She is a Provisional Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling and a Clinical Member of the Association for Christian Counselling (Singapore).
Kit Koh 许仁德
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 黄少宁
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 Mandarin-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.
Sara Chiang
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.