I am passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships; with themselves and others. Often, it is our early life experiences that shapes how we connect with others. Facing repeated or ongoing challenges in our upbringing and in our families may have influenced how we see the world; our relationships, and affected our coping strategies. Therapy can provide a safe space to navigate these experiences, with the support of a compassionate, empathic, and authentic witness. I see clients as unique individuals beyond their issues, and aim to empower them to address their needs with awareness, self-compassion, and grace, by building on their strengths for lasting positive change.
As such, my therapeutic approach combines relational-experiential methods for adolescents and adults. I am also a certified Therapeutic Play Skills practitioner through Play Therapy International, and am trained in child-centred play therapy and expressive arts for children, ages 4 and up. I have worked with children facing emotional issues (such as depression, anxiety, anger, selective mutism, etc.), trauma (including divorce and separation, attachment injuries, abuse, grief and loss, school refusal, geographic transitions, cultural adjustments, and bullying). My work using expressive and body-based therapy approaches has extended to the adult population as well, including experience providing therapy at a homeless shelter for single moms, and at a private mental health clinic in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Having worked with individuals of varying ages and guided by neuroscience, body work, and attachment, I often am able to trace unmet childhood needs behind the presentation of various clinical issues. Additionally, I am currently receiving further training in Somatic Trauma Therapy under Dr. Abi Blakeslee, a Somatic Experiencing practitioner as well.
With eight years of experience in the U.S., I bring a multicultural perspective that enhances my connection with diverse clients, and deepens my appreciation for the transformative power of vulnerability. I hold a bachelor's in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University, where I gained valuable experience in various settings; working with children, adolescents in foster care, and marginalised individuals. My passion lies in supporting children and youth facing anxiety, depression, as well as individuals facing geographical and cultural transitions, among other life challenges. After returning to Malaysia and obtaining my Professional Counsellor’s license, I completed further training with Rekindle Academy.
Personally, I live with and manage chronic pain, which helps me empathise with clients facing similar issues, to enable a different quality of life. Outside of therapy, I enjoy baking, reading, and exploring the Klang Valley and beyond.
If you're interested in working together, I’d be happy to schedule a 15-minute call to see if we’re a good fit.
I am passionate about helping individuals build healthy relationships; with themselves and others. Often, it is our early life experiences that shapes how we connect with others. Facing repeated or ongoing challenges in our upbringing and in our families may have influenced how we see the world; our relationships, and affected our coping strategies. Therapy can provide a safe space to navigate these experiences, with the support of a compassionate, empathic, and authentic witness. I see clients as unique individuals beyond their issues, and aim to empower them to address their needs with awareness, self-compassion, and grace, by building on their strengths for lasting positive change.
As such, my therapeutic approach combines relational-experiential methods for adolescents and adults. I am also a certified Therapeutic Play Skills practitioner through Play Therapy International, and am trained in child-centred play therapy and expressive arts for children, ages 4 and up. I have worked with children facing emotional issues (such as depression, anxiety, anger, selective mutism, etc.), trauma (including divorce and separation, attachment injuries, abuse, grief and loss, school refusal, geographic transitions, cultural adjustments, and bullying). My work using expressive and body-based therapy approaches has extended to the adult population as well, including experience providing therapy at a homeless shelter for single moms, and at a private mental health clinic in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Having worked with individuals of varying ages and guided by neuroscience, body work, and attachment, I often am able to trace unmet childhood needs behind the presentation of various clinical issues. Additionally, I am currently receiving further training in Somatic Trauma Therapy under Dr. Abi Blakeslee, a Somatic Experiencing practitioner as well.
With eight years of experience in the U.S., I bring a multicultural perspective that enhances my connection with diverse clients, and deepens my appreciation for the transformative power of vulnerability. I hold a bachelor's in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Missouri State University, where I gained valuable experience in various settings; working with children, adolescents in foster care, and marginalised individuals. My passion lies in supporting children and youth facing anxiety, depression, as well as individuals facing geographical and cultural transitions, among other life challenges. After returning to Malaysia and obtaining my Professional Counsellor’s license, I completed further training with Rekindle Academy.
Personally, I live with and manage chronic pain, which helps me empathise with clients facing similar issues, to enable a different quality of life. Outside of therapy, I enjoy baking, reading, and exploring the Klang Valley and beyond.
If you're interested in working together, I’d be happy to schedule a 15-minute call to see if we’re a good fit.
