Our Doctors & Therapists

Our doctors and therapists have Masters degrees from top universities, years of experience and have presented research in USA and European conferences.
Our doctors and therapists have Masters degrees from top universities, years of experience and have presented research in USA and European conferences.
Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor
Sees teens (age 13+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, insomnia, eating disorders
Special interest in ADHD &
NS-related stress
Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor
Sees kids (age 6+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, autism, NS-related stress
Special interest in youth mental health, neurodivergence
Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor
Sees teens (age 16+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, insomnia, OCD, NS-related stress
Special interest in early psychosis, mood disorders
Principal Psychologist
Sees teens (age 13+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma
Special interest in OCD, attachment-focused EMDR, mindfulness
Principal Psychologist
Sees adults (age 17+)
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, pain, stress, grief, trauma
Special interest in mood disorders and coping with life changes
Senior Psychologist
Sees kids (age 4+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, trauma
Special interest in academic assessment, children’s mental health, attachment issues
Senior Psychologist
Sees kids (age 2+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, sleep, trauma, interpersonal issues
Special interest in academic assessment, children’s mental health, tic disorder, coping with chronic illness or pain
Principal Therapist
Sees teens (age 13+) & adults
Grief, trauma, coping with medical conditions, stress, depression, anxiety
Special interest in art therapy,
end-of-life
Principal Therapist
Sees kids (age 2+) & adults
Behavioural challenges in kids, couples issues (e.g. infidelity), parent-child issues, pregnancy & fertility-related stress
Special interest in couples therapy, trauma, workplace crisis management
Principal Psychologist
Sees kids (age 6+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, child & parent attachment issues
Special interest in children and
youth mental health,
adult life transitions
Visiting Educational Psychologist
Sees kids (age 7+) & adults
Behavioural challenges in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual disability, learning concerns
Special interest in behaviour intervention, autism and intellectual disability-related challenging behaviours
Principal Therapist
Sees kids (age 4+) & adults
Anxiety, depression, existential issues, grief, gender & sexuality, interpersonal, attachment issues
Special interest in art therapy, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy, complex trauma

Dr Victor Kwok

Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor
Sees teens (age 13+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, insomnia, eating disorders
Special interest in ADHD &
NS-related stress

Dr Tay Kai Hong

Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor
Sees kids (age 6+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, autism, NS-related stress
Special interest in youth mental health, neurodivergence

Dr Ashwin Chee

Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor
Sees teens (age 16+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, ADHD, insomnia, OCD, NS-related stress
Special interest in early psychosis, mood disorders

Ms Siew Choo Ting

Principal Psychologist
Sees teens (age 13+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma
Special interest in OCD, attachment-focused EMDR, mindfulness

Dr Farah Idu Jion

Principal Psychologist
Sees adults (age 17+)
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, OCD, pain, stress, grief, trauma
Special interest in mood disorders and coping with life changes

Ms Justine Xue

Senior Psychologist
Sees kids (age 4+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, trauma
Special interest in academic assessment, children’s mental health, attachment issues

Dr Beron Tan

Senior Psychologist
Sees kids (age 2+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, sleep, trauma, interpersonal issues
Special interest in academic assessment, children’s mental health, tic disorder, coping with chronic illness or pain

Ms Siti Mariam

Principal Therapist
Sees teens (age 13+) & adults
Grief, trauma, coping with medical conditions, stress, depression, anxiety
Special interest in art therapy,
end-of-life

Ms Joanne Goh

Principal Therapist
Sees kids (age 2+) & adults
Behavioural challenges in kids, couples issues (e.g. infidelity), parent-child issues, pregnancy & fertility-related stress
Special interest in couples therapy, trauma, workplace crisis management

Ms Clare Kwan

Principal Psychologist
Sees kids (age 6+) & adults
Depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, child & parent attachment issues
Special interest in children and
youth mental health,
adult life transitions

Mr Ryan Huang

Visiting Educational Psychologist
Sees kids (age 7+) & adults
Behavioural challenges in autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, intellectual disability, learning concerns
Special interest in behaviour intervention, autism and intellectual disability-related challenging behaviours

Ms Eve Teo

Principal Therapist
Sees kids (age 4+) & adults
Anxiety, depression, existential issues, grief, gender & sexuality, interpersonal, attachment issues
Special interest in art therapy, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy, complex trauma

Ms Eve Teo

Principal Therapist
Sees kids (4+) & adults
Anxiety, depression, existential issues, grief, gender & sexuality, interpersonal, attachment issues
Special interest in art therapy, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic therapy, complex trauma
Dr. Victor Kwok

Dr Victor Kwok

Senior Consultant
PSYCHIATRIST

"CARE IS
to support my patients in their recovery journey so that they can live a life with purpose.”
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Victor Kwok is a passionate medical doctor with 19 years of experience in psychological medicine. He is co-founder and Medical Director of Private Space Medical. Prior to that, he was the youngest founding Head of Psychiatry of a large 1,400-bed general hospital in Singapore. In this role, he hired and led a team of specialist doctors, set up the psychiatry ward, and established a special Mood & Anxiety Clinic to raise treatment standards. Dr. Kwok authored various hospital guidelines including on insomnia and alcohol addiction that were adopted by both Sengkang General Hospital and Singapore General Hospital.
With a compassion for people with eating disorders, he was awarded the Health Manpower Development Program Scholarship from the Ministry of Health to train with Professor James Lock at Stanford Hospital. He has a special interest in mindfulness-based therapy and ran resilience programs for doctors and nurses since the start of the pandemic. With his experience, he became the Co-Medical Lead for Peer Support Network for doctors in SingHealth. He was also part of SingHealth’s Joy At Work Taskforce to help transform the way hospitals care for patients.
Dr Victor is a strong educator that was popular with medical students. He received the Role Model award for teaching from the National University of Singapore. He was an adjunct Assistant Professor at both Lee Kong Chian Medical School and Duke-NUS Medical school.
As a kind and caring doctor, he received many service excellence awards including the ‘Singapore Health Quality Service Award” in both Star and Gold categories.
He advocates for patients and participated in a national-level ministry workgroup which trained people with psychological conditions to become healthcare workers. He is also the Chief Psychiatrist for a Singapore startup that provides support for people with psychological conditions.
Dr Victor is an ardent advocate for mental health and he actively gives talks to voluntary welfare organisations and corporations on mental resilience.
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Dr Tay Kai Hong

Dr Tay Kai Hong

Senior Consultant
PSYCHIATRIST

"CARE IS
to provide holistic, personalised and personal care to my patients, to help them achieve their full potential in life.”
BIOGRAPHY

Dr Tay Kai Hong is Medical Director and Founder of Private Space Medical. A psychiatrist with more than 12 years of clinical experience, he looked after patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD and a wide range of other psychological conditions when he was in public service. He established brain stimulation facilities in a general hospital to treat patients with severe mood disorders. He is also an expert in sleep disorders and spearheaded the development of sleep medicine services for Psychiatry. He has authored treatment guidelines and published research on insomnia.

As Director of Mental Resilience and member of the SingHealth Mental Wellness Steering committee, Dr Tay developed programs to build resilience and prevent burnout in healthcare professionals. He gave regular mental health talks to new doctors, nurses, grassroots leaders and the public.

As Site Director for the National Psychiatry Residency Program, Dr Tay oversaw specialist training of doctors training to be psychiatrists and sat on the selection committee to interview candidates applying to the specialist program. He has taught and mentored many batches of psychiatry residents, guiding them in their medical training and exams. As Clinical Asst. Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, Dr Tay is a passionate educator and received excellent feedback for his teaching. He was awarded teaching awards by NUS and NHG.

Dr Tay strives to go the extra mile for every patient. His kind and caring demeanour won over many of his patients. Their feedback and nominations led to him clinching the Star Award for the Singapore Health Quality Service Awards, and Gold Award in the hospital’s clinical service and patient experience awards ceremony.

Dr Tay hopes to combine the best practices from years of experience to deliver holistic and personalized care, grounded in scientific evidence and delivered in a patient-centric manner. Skilled in the use of medications and psychological therapy, Dr Tay believes in respecting the patient’s choice when it comes to treatment.

Dr Tay’s clinical interests include youth mental health, sleep disorders, mood/anxiety disorders and developmental disorders such as ADHD, autism and intellectual disability. He has published research on insomnia, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, neuro-stimulation, and presented his research at both local and international conferences.

During his National Service, Dr Tay was in-charge of the Psychological Medicine Inpatient Centre, a specialized unit of the SAF Psychological Care Centre. He assessed, managed and determined the PES status of National Servicemen who experienced stress, anxiety and depression.

As Founder of Private Space Medical, Dr Tay hopes to bring his vision of healthcare “Positive Change, Purposeful Lives” to fruition, by delivering high-quality, scientific, holistic and personalised care to every patient he sees.

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Dr Ashwin Chee

Senior Consultant
Psychiatrist

"CARE IS
To treat a person as a whole, the sum of their past experiences and relationships, and to guide them through their recovery.”
BIOGRAPHY

Dr Ashwin Chee brings a wealth of experience as a psychiatrist and medical doctor, dedicating over 20 compassionate years to the field of psychological medicine. His journey began with a medical degree from the National University of Ireland, followed by specialist training in Singapore, where he earned a Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) from the National University of Singapore.

Known for his kind and gentle approach, Dr Chee has become a respected figure in the field. His professional history includes significant roles in various large general hospitals in Singapore, such as the National University Hospital, Institute of Mental Health, and Singapore General Hospital. Notably, he played a crucial role in establishing the psychiatry department at Sengkang General Hospital.

As the Chairman for Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings at Sengkang Hospital, Dr Chee not only oversaw clinical care but also fostered collaboration among psychiatrists, psychologists, medical social workers, and nurses. He chaired training programs within the department and served as a mentor to junior specialists, embodying a commitment to nurturing the next generation of mental health professionals.

Dr Chee’s contributions extended to the LINK Program, where he served as the Psychiatry Lead for the mental wellness component. In this role, he facilitated the joint management of patients by specialists in the hospital and family doctors in the expansive North-East region of Singapore, ensuring a smooth transition for individuals with mental health conditions.

Driven by a passion for education, Dr Chee assumed the role of clinical tutor for medical students at both the National University of Singapore and Duke-NUS Medical School. His dedication to teaching reflects his deep commitment to advancing the understanding of mental health within the medical community.

With a heartfelt focus on First-Episode Psychosis, Dr Chee dedicated substantial efforts to Singapore’s Early Psychosis Intervention Program (EPIP), providing valuable support to young individuals grappling with this condition. His expertise also extends to depression and anxiety, where he contributed as a compassionate member of the clinical team in the Mood and Anxiety Clinic at Sengkang Hospital.

Recognised for his caring demeanor, Dr Chee was nominated for the Service with a Heart Award (Gold) in 2022 by Singapore Health Services. His enduring mission is to guide individuals through their recovery journey, always considering their preferences and recommending evidence-based treatments tailored to their unique needs.

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Ms Clare Kwan

Ms Siew Choo Ting

Principal Psychologist

"CARE IS
to provide timely & accessible service to clients, help them make sense of their circumstances, & get them back on their feet during difficult times.”
BIOGRAPHY

Choo Ting started her journey to become a Clinical Psychologist, intent on creating a safe space for individuals to share their unique stories. She hopes to walk alongside them as they make sense of their present challenges and their own existence.

In the Australia and Singapore public healthcare systems, Choo Ting worked with patients of all ages. She has seen clients who are as young as 7, and as old as 90. She adopts various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy to help her clients. In particular, she has strong interests and expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-based Therapies.

With almost a decade of clinical experience, she believes in tailoring her therapy approach to individual clients, based on their unique stories and needs.

In Sengkang General Hospital, she helped set up the peer support and staff counselling program and advocated for the psychological wellbeing of healthcare workers. She also co-led a SingHealth initiative to empower clinicians to pursue value-driven care, with emphasis on measurement of patient reported outcomes to promote effective care.

Choo Ting has supervised psychologists and postgraduate students. She advocates for psychological wellness and has conducted talks, trainings and forums for healthcare workers and members of the public.

Above all, she values taking a dynamic and collaborative approach with clients. She hopes to empower them while journeying with them through their struggles, whether it is depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, or life losses and transitions. She believes that a strong rapport and genuine connection with her clients will facilitate deep reflection and true recovery.

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Dr. Farah Idu Jion

Dr. Farah Idu Jion

Principal Psychologist

"CARE IS
journeying with clients through their difficult times, helping them acknowledge their struggles with compassion, and empowering them with the skills to pick up and carry on.”
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Farah is a clinical psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with over 10 years of experience in the field. Having lived in Singapore and Australia, Dr. Farah enjoys working with persons from diverse backgrounds. She believes in a person-centred approach to therapy, and respects the individual’s history, cultural and beliefs systems. She believes that effective therapy requires building trust and working collaboratively in the healing journey.
Dr. Farah’s clinical interests include anxiety, depression, sleep, chronic pain, stress, adjustment to role-transitions (e.g. NS, motherhood, retirement, empty-nest) or to health conditions (e.g. chronic conditions, unexpected diagnosis), trauma, and grief. Dr. Farah is trained in several treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Dr Farah works best with persons above 15 years old for individual therapy.
As a clinical neuropsychologist, Dr Farah has experience in neuropsychology assessment & rehabilitation across the lifespan (6 to 90 years old) for acquired brain injury (TBI, Stroke, Tumour), neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, IQ), neurodegenerative disorders (Dementia, Parkinson’s, MS) and mental capacity. She also provides cognitive rehabilitation and psycho-emotional services to support return-to-school or return-to-work efforts.
Dr Farah enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience. She is currently lecturing at a public university in Singapore. While at SKH, she was the lead clinical neuropsychologist and she provided clinical supervision to staff and students for assessment and therapy. She also developed and delivered mental health training workshops to Singhealth staff, and for members of the public.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
Talk: “What is ADHD?” for voluntary welfare organisation “Unlocking ADHD” (2022)
Talk: “Strategies for Effective Memory” at Sengkang Library in (2019)
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Ms. Justine Xue

Ms. Justine Xue

SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST

"CARE IS
being present with clients through their challenges to support them in identifying both their strengths and choices to improve psychological well-being.”
BIOGRAPHY
Justine is a registered psychologist in Australia and Singapore with extensive experience working with children and adolescents, both in public healthcare and community-based settings. Through positive behaviour and parenting support, she empowered families of preschool children with disabilities at the Community Psychology Hub. During her time as a psychologist at KK Women’s and Children’s hospital, Justine provided inpatient and outpatient care to children and adolescents with a range of conditions such as tics, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, deliberate self-harm and psychosomatic concerns. As part of the multidisciplinary dermatology team specialising in supporting young people cope with atopic dermatitis and trichotillomania, Justine recognized the profound impact of these conditions on the development of self-esteem and identity. She worked closely with families and schools to create a more accepting and validating environment to facilitate engagement and change.
Justine has expertise in evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and mindfulness-based techniques. She has advocated for the role of psychology by being involved in service development initiatives, research and giving talks to healthcare professionals and the public. She is also currently providing therapy to adults as a volunteer with a non-profit organisation.
Justine strives to use an open, curious, flexible and collaborative approach in her work with clients. She believes in helping clients to be comfortable with the therapy process. Personally, Justine continues to learn to embrace changes and challenges which enables empathy and support for clients to develop compassion towards themselves.
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Talk: “Multidisciplinary care of the severe atopic dermatitis patient” (2022)

Talk: “Building psychological resilience” (2021)

Talk: “Helping patients cope with vascular anomalies” (2021)

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Dr. Beron Tan

Dr Beron Tan

Senior Psychologist

"CARE IS
to focus on the needs of the person in front of me in a non-judgemental, gentle & comforting way. I hope to feel & connect with my client’s emotions.”
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Beron Tan is a clinical psychologist with rich experience in helping children, teenagers, and adults. He received his clinical training in Perth, Western Australia notably at the Drug & Alcohol Youth Service, and Royal Perth Hospital (adult psychiatry). He graduated with a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD (Psychology) from Australia. In recognition of his outstanding academic performance, he was awarded the prestigious Australian Psychological Society Prize. Beron was also the recipient of the competitive ECU International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (Australia) for his outstanding research on improving cognition in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders.
In his last role, he worked as a clinical psychologist and research lead at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. His clinical expertise and warm and gentle personality led to numerous compliments from his patients and their families. In 2019, he was awarded KK Hospital service award in recognition of his excellent patient service. With a passion for helping individuals with chronic illnesses and their families, he led a team at KKH in establishing a first-of-its-kind evidence-based psychosocial support program for childhood cancer in Singapore. As a strong advocate for evidence-based practice, he authored gold-standard psychosocial care protocols for youth with cancer and their adult caregivers, which were adopted by KK Hospital. Beron was also frequently invited to review research articles by international journals.
In his previous role at KKH, his leadership led to academic publications in reputable journals, and clinical and research awards. Beron was instrumental in obtaining substantial funding to support clinical, research and education efforts in improving the standards of psychosocial care for individuals and families struggling with childhood cancers in Singapore.
Among other clinical skills, Beron is particularly fond of practising interpersonal psychotherapy, schema therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing in his clinical work. His mottos in therapy are to provide unconditional positive regard and to give his utmost in every single moment of his time with his patients. He believes that a single moment of an appropriate gesture (e.g. a smile and eye contact) can make a difference to the lives of others.
In promoting youth mental health, Beron currently conducts mental health programs for tertiary students in Singapore. Furthermore, he is a mentor to undergraduate psychology students in Australia.
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
Article: “Addressing the psychosocial needs of children and families coping with childhood cancer” (2022) Special Delivery. https://www.kkh.com.sg/news/patient-care/addressing-the-psychosocial needs-of- children-and-families-coping-with-childhood-cancer
Talk: “Helping children and teenagers cope with a medical condition” (2021)
Article: “Empowering Families Coping with Childhood Cancers” (2019) Special Delivery. https://www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/news/patient-care/empowering-families- coping-with-childhood-cancers
Ms Siti Mariam

Ms Siti Mariam

PRINCIPAL Therapist

"CARE IS

providing a safe space where clients can feel they matter, while facilitating their ability to cope and gain mastery over their stressors and challenges.”

BIOGRAPHY
Even as a young child, Siti knew she wanted to be in the helping profession. She had friends who had been abandoned and abused, and really empathised with them.
Siti started her career as a social worker in the community before joining the healthcare sector where she spent most of her professional career. Her extensive experience included working with individuals, couples and families, supporting them through challenges associated with having chronic diseases, cancer, medical trauma, terminal care, end-of-life issues and bereavement. Part of this experience also include supporting survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and people struggling with mental health difficulties.
In Sengkang General Hospital, Siti set up and led her team of Medical Social Workers to provide psycho-emotional support to patients and their family at the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. She formed and delivered peer support and staff counselling service and was part of various internal and external workgroups to promote mental health and wellness for staff.
Being passionate about nurturing and empowering others, Siti is active in providing training and clinical supervision in areas such as breaking bad news, grief and loss, crisis and trauma, counselling and attending skills, managing difficult situations, Fundamentals in Clinical Education, WHO Psychological First Aid and self-care. She was part of the team that established the Advance Care Planning service in the hospital and trained numerous healthcare staff to be facilitators to conduct conversations with patients and families on their end-of-life healthcare choices.
Supporting others with medical trauma and end-of-life issues is Siti’s passion. She strongly believes in the importance of mental wellness at the workplace and integrates expressive arts as part of the healing process in her therapeutic approach.
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Ms Joanne Goh

Ms Joanne Goh

Principal Therapist

"CARE IS
To believe that all relationships have the potential for restoration and growth.”
BIOGRAPHY
Joanne is a highly experienced and passionate Principal Therapist, Master Social Worker, and award-winning educator with 23 years of experience at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
During her time at KK Hospital, she counselled and supported single mothers, youth-at-risk, survivors of sexual assaults and child abuse, couples with marital issues, women with mental health struggles, parents with parent-child conflicts and co-parenting struggles, and helped parents support children with special needs and oppositional defiant disorder.
Joanne was awarded a Ministry of Health scholarship to train at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital (U.S.). A strong believer that parenting should and can be more joyful than tumultuous, she went on to establish the in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) services in KKH and is one of the only three certified and practicing PCIT therapists in Singapore. When parents experience success and feel empowered to manage their child’s trying behaviours, Joanne knows that she is at the heart of why she does what she does.
Joanne is equipped with Couples Therapy and Adolescent-based Family Therapy skills so that she can be holistic in supporting the parent-child relationship.
She was also awarded a scholarship to train in sexual assault and trauma management at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York (U.S.). Joanne is trained in crisis and trauma interventions (ICISF-trained) and has conducted staff counselling and group debriefing to staff after critical incidents.
To contribute to the growth and development of social workers in Singapore, Joanne was invited to sit on the committee for the Singapore Association of Social Workers and chairs the Training and Professional Development Committee.
In 2019, Joanne was awarded the prestigious Skillsfuture Fellowship Award. It was a national recognition of her professional expertise and learning pursuits.
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Professional Certification & Training
Ms Eve Teo

Ms Eve Teo

Principal Therapist

"CARE IS
to nurture a connection through sincerity and respect, without judgement, and to recognise every client’s unique wisdom, resilience and needs.”
BIOGRAPHY
Eve is a compassionate and dedicated Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience. Her journey began in the United Kingdom, where she completed her clinical training at the University of London’s acclaimed Goldsmiths College.
In London, Eve established a therapy department at the Orthodox Jewish day center, Kisharon, where she worked with adult males with various learning disabilities. She was also a key member of a multi-disciplinary therapy team within a mainstream school, helping adolescents from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Eve dedicated a significant part of her career to helping individuals with depression and anxiety as a clinician at the Mood Disorder Unit (MDU), a specialised department within the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). She provided therapy for people attending the outpatient clinic as well as those admitted to the wards.
Eve’s rigorous training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and art psychotherapy, along with her breadth of experience, has enabled her to provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She specialises in areas such as mood and anxiety difficulties, childhood trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal attachments, existential stress, and gender and sexuality issues. She also provides clinical supervision for young psychodynamic psychotherapists and art psychotherapists.
Eve understands that our vulnerabilities and lived experiences shape us, and it is through these fractures that transformative insight begins to shine through. She considers it an honour to hold space for clients and witness the natural resilience and exquisiteness of the human spirit. She observes the wisdom, courage, and vulnerability that her clients reveal as they confront their adversities, rejoicing in their achievements and moments of internal discovery.
In addition to providing therapy and supervision, Eve has developed several children’s programs for learning centres aimed at enhancing children’s social and emotional well-being. Her extensive experience has led her to contribute articles to magazines focusing on early childhood mental well-being. She hopes to continue dedicating time to educate and spread awareness on the importance of mental health across different communities.
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Ms Clare Kwan

Ms Clare Kwan

PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST

"CARE IS
To be in the present moment with my client, to not judge, to promote reflection and progress towards a meaningful life.”
BIOGRAPHY
Meet Clare, a compassionate and highly skilled Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years of experience, dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages on their mental health journey. With an impressive background in the Child Guidance Clinic in Singapore, as well as 8 years of experience in hospitals and private clinics in Perth, Clare brings a wealth of international expertise to her practice. She helps people with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and stress-related difficulties.”
“Clare’s special interest lies in helping young children and teenagers. As a mother, she firmly believes that a child’s emotional challenges are closely intertwined with their family dynamics, which led her to pursue and complete a Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy at the prestigious Williams Street Family Therapy Centre in Australia. With this holistic approach, Clare explores and addresses child-parent dynamics and childhood attachments with caregivers.”
Her versatility shines through her work in diverse settings, from hospital wards to outpatient clinics and community agencies. As part of the REACH team, she also visited schools to help children and teenagers grappling with mental health issues. Clare has extensive experience in individual, group, and family therapy. Having worked in Australia for many years, Clare has a keen appreciation of how cultural and heritage backgrounds shape personal and social identities.
Clare’s expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy allows her to tailor her therapeutic approach to individual needs. She was a pioneer in establishing DBT groups at the Child Guidance Clinic in Singapore and played an instrumental role in developing interventions at the Perth Clinic, a private psychiatric hospital in Perth.
Continuously seeking knowledge, Clare has presented her research findings at conferences in the USA, Europe, Japan, and South Africa. Additionally, she has written and published books to help children with anxiety and selective mutism. Passionate about promoting mental health and self-care, Clare has conducted public workshops and self-care training for undergraduates and counsellors at the National University of Singapore.
Within the therapy room, Clare creates a non-judgmental space where every client’s unique life narrative is valued. She understands that seeking therapy demands courage and is dedicated to supporting her clients through their healing journey. Her aim is to empower clients to achieve personal growth and pursue their life goals.”
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Mr Ryan Huang

Mr Ryan Huang

Visiting Educational Psychologist

"CARE IS
Providing help where it is most needed. I believe that every problem can become manageable with adequate care and targeted support.”
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About Ryan
With over 15 years of experience supporting people with special needs, including autism and intellectual disability, Ryan has played an essential role in the lives of his clients and their families grappling with issues such as aggression, self-injury, gaming addiction, and OCD. He has also effectively collaborated with mainstream schools to assist children facing challenges like dyslexia and ADHD.
Currently, he is spearheading psychological intervention services as part of a special initiative between the Institute of Mental Health and Rainbow Centre, offering dedicated support to patients with complex needs, including severe autism, intellectual disabilities, OCD, and ADHD. His mission is to work closely with nurses and doctors to reintegrate these patients into schools, communities, or supported living environments. Additionally, he is a certified Trainer for Managing Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA, CPI) and leads crisis support services in schools.
As a Visiting Educational Psychologist at Private Space Medical, Ryan provides behaviour assessment and intervention support for people with special needs and their parents.
Kind, compassionate, and empathetic, Ryan believes in working closely with his clients and family members to unlock their true potential. Building on the success stories of each family he has served, he firmly believes many problems can be solved by working closely together. Always going the extra mile, he hopes to empower them to lead fulfilling lives within their homes and society.
Learn more about Ryan here: LinkedIn; Instagram.
Ms Eve Teo

Ms Eve Teo

Principal Therapist

"CARE IS
to nurture a connection through sincerity and respect, without judgement, and to recognise every client’s unique wisdom, resilience and needs.”
BIOGRAPHY
Eve is a compassionate and dedicated Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with over 10 years of experience. Her journey began in the United Kingdom, where she completed her clinical training at the University of London’s acclaimed Goldsmiths College.
In London, Eve established a therapy department at the Orthodox Jewish day center, Kisharon, where she worked with adult males with various learning disabilities. She was also a key member of a multi-disciplinary therapy team within a mainstream school, helping adolescents from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Eve dedicated a significant part of her career to helping individuals with depression and anxiety as a clinician at the Mood Disorder Unit (MDU), a specialised department within the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). She provided therapy for people attending the outpatient clinic as well as those admitted to the wards.
Eve’s rigorous training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and art psychotherapy, along with her breadth of experience, has enabled her to provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She specialises in areas such as mood and anxiety difficulties, childhood trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal attachments, existential stress, and gender and sexuality issues. She also provides clinical supervision for young psychodynamic psychotherapists and art psychotherapists.
Eve understands that our vulnerabilities and lived experiences shape us, and it is through these fractures that transformative insight begins to shine through. She considers it an honour to hold space for clients and witness the natural resilience and exquisiteness of the human spirit. She observes the wisdom, courage, and vulnerability that her clients reveal as they confront their adversities, rejoicing in their achievements and moments of internal discovery.
In addition to providing therapy and supervision, Eve has developed several children’s programs for learning centres aimed at enhancing children’s social and emotional well-being. Her extensive experience has led her to contribute articles to magazines focusing on early childhood mental well-being. She hopes to continue dedicating time to educate and spread awareness on the importance of mental health across different communities.
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