Education

• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology, with honours), National University of Singapore 

• Master of Counselling, Monash University

 

Training

• Attachment-focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (AF-EMDR) - Parts 1, 2 & 3

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Neurolinguistic Programming

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Others: Expressive Modalities, Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Ericksonian Hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) etc.

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Clinical experience

Jo-an has over a decade of experience in psychology in healthcare settings and supported a wide range of clients, from emotionally distressed perinatal women, adults going through depression, anxiety, personality disorders, insomnia, adjustment, stress and others.

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Since joining the private sector, Jo-an continues to expand her repertoire of clientele to executives and persons of high impact management positions. She deepened her interest in working with clients to include coaching frameworks and supported clients through the spectrum of healing to thriving, both personally and in their work function.

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Membership

• Singapore Psychological Society (Full Membership)

• Singapore Association of Counselling (Provisional Clinical)

• EMDR Parnell Institute (click to view profile)

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Interests

Also a certified yoga instructor since 2015, Jo-an believes in the wisdom of the body and has seen how working with the body brings about benefits to one's well-being. This has led her to a rabbit hole of self study on yoga & body-based works. As she continues to expand her knowledge, she strives to integrate each modality and infuse these wisdom into her coaching and counselling practice.

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Beyond the approaches, Jo-an sees each of her client as uniquely whole persons who could use a safe space to explore deeply, integrate within and thrive. Journeying with her clients and seeing them succeed is something she is passionate about and looks forward to.

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