Sessions are available face to face, via video calls or phone calls.
Our Clinical Team
Ms Darshini Nithianantham
Clinical Psychologist
Registered Psychologist (Singapore), MSPS
Singapore Register of Psychologist (SRP) Approved Supervisor
Master of Psychology (Clinical), The University of Melbourne & National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) Psychology, National University of Singapore
Darshini’s practice journey as a Clinical Psychologist has spanned over a decade. She began her practice at the Institute of Mental Health, working with clients with complex clinical presentations, in inpatient and outpatient tertiary psychiatric services. Darshini’s practice has also brought her through child protection, youth offending and residential services, community services, military services, global/regional/local corporate consultancy, and private health services. Darshini has worked with individuals and groups for psychological therapy, and conducted psychological assessments for different needs. She has also been involved with creating and implementing clinical services and programmes in public health.
Darshini’s keen interest in clinical psychology has seen her supervise the practicum of students undertaking their postgraduate clinical psychology training, and provide clinical supervision to practising mental health professionals. Darshini also teaches psychology at the National University of Singapore, and provides mental health related training to corporate organisations.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Darshini is trained to evaluate for different mental health needs, make clinical diagnoses, and provide appropriate non-pharmacological intervention. Darshini is trained in and uses evidence-based treatment modalities, including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Behaviour Modification.
Darshini has clinical interests in the areas of mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, dysthymia). Other key interest areas include trauma, complex mental health needs, panic attacks/disorder, behavioural change, personal growth, and wellbeing. In her clinical practice, Darshini has (and continues to) work with individuals diagnosed with anxiety disorders, somatic complaints, intellectual disability, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, adjustment disorder, grief and gender identity issues.
Darshini believes that each individual’s unique life experiences shape them and that an understanding of this empowers, connects to inherent strengths, and creates a space in which learning and forward movement can take place. Accordingly, Darshini’s approach is personalised to the needs of each individual client, within a respectful and safe space.
Darshini speaks both English and Tamil. She is available on Tuesday afternoons and Friday afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings.
Ms Daisy Tan
Educational Psychologist
Registered Psychologist (Singapore)
Singapore Register of Psychologist (SRP) Approved Supervisor
Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) in Educational Psychology, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology, National University of Singapore
Daisy has been working with children in schools, hospitals and early intervention centres since 2011. She has experience with assessments and intervention across a range of developmental, social-emotional and learning disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Selective Mutism and Dyslexia. She also conducts school readiness assessments for application to special schools.
As a mother of two, Daisy has a keen interest in parenting work and believes in working closely with caregivers to build strong, healthy parent-child relationships for positive and meaningful outcomes. She is certified and experienced in delivering evidence-based parenting programmes/approaches such as the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), the Routines-Based Model, Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Signposts for Building Better Behaviour and Good Enough Parenting.
Daisy speaks both English and Mandarin. She is available for appointments on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, as well as alternate Saturday mornings.
Ms Teerousha Sornum
Counsellor
Master of Counselling – Monash university
Master of Science in Psychology (RMIT University)
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (James Cook University)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Monash University)
Provisional Clinical Member of Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) – Registration in progress.
MAPS, MSPS
Teerousha's professional experience spans across the school setting, public healthcare, and social service. Her experiences include working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues. grief and loss, gambling, substance and other behavioural addictions. Most recently, Teerousha was working at Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) as a Counsellor, providing individual counselling to adolescents and adults struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviours and suicide grief (individuals who have lost someone to suicide). She was the Team Lead for Caremail, an email platform to support people in suicide crisis, and suicide survivors. She also had the opportunity to facilitate the Light in the Dark Support Group (for suicide attempters).
Teerousha is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also trained in CAMS, an evidence-based therapeutic assessment and treatment of suicide risk, as well as Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention under the ICISF. She is currently undertaking training in Somatic Trauma Therapy. Teerousha’s therapeutic approach is rooted in Schema Therapy principles, employing evidence-based techniques to address deep-seated patterns and beliefs. In her work, Teerousha integrates cognitive-behavioural strategies, experiential methods, and mindfulness-based interventions. She strongly emphasizes the significance of understanding early life experiences and core beliefs to facilitate lasting change.
Her key clinical interests are in the areas of suicidality, mood (e.g. depression, anxiety) and personality disorders (e.g. Borderline, Narcissistic, avoidance, dependence). Her other interests include relational trauma, cultural adjustment & transition challenges, grief & loss, emotion regulation, burnout, and relationship issues.
Teerousha holds the belief that every person possesses the potential for growth and positive transformation. Her philosophy centers around cultivating a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients, aiming to aid them in discovering their inner strengths and resources to overcome life's obstacles. Creating a safe, non-judgmental space, she guides individuals towards greater self-awareness and emotional healing; she is honoured to be part of their journey towards a more fulfilling life.
Growing up on the beautiful island of Mauritius with rich culture & diversity, Teerousha moved to Singapore four years ago in her curious & passionate quest to meet people of different cultural backgrounds and learn from them. She has studied and worked in Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. During her time in Singapore, she gained insights into the unique challenges faced by both the local and expat communities. Her hobbies include baking, swimming, reading and café hopping.
Fluent in both English and French, Teerousha is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Ms Shannon Peh
Clinical Psychologist
Registered Psychologist (Singapore), MSPS
Singapore Register of Psychologist (SRP) Approved Supervisor
Master of Psychology (Clinical Child), University of Melbourne
Shannon is a Clinical Psychologist with a wealth of experience in helping children, adolescents and adults facing mental health challenges. She began her journey as a Psychologist at the Institute of Mental Health, Child Guidance Clinic (CGC) in 2005 where she gained valuable training and experience in the assessment and treatment of a wide spectrum of mental health conditions. Shannon had worked extensively with children and adolescents referred to CGC in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She provided psychological assessments and therapy for mood, anxiety, behaviour and stress-related disorders as well as guidance for school placements and access arrangements.
After serving in tertiary healthcare for over a decade, Shannon transited to the social service sector in 2019. Since then, she had been based in a family service centre setting where she broadened her clinical practice to include work with adults struggling with mental health difficulties as well as deepened her skills in trauma assessment and therapy. Here, she also begun working more closely with parents to equip them with knowledge and skills to build stronger and healthier connections with their children. In the process, she developed a special interest in attachment based parenting and embarked on further training to become a registered Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator.
Shannon completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne on a Health Manpower Development Award scholarship and is a Registered Psychologist and Approved Supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. She adopts an integrative and trauma-informed approach in her practice as a clinician and supervisor, drawing on principles from various therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. She is also trained in a number of evidence based parenting programmes (Signposts, Incredible Years) but gravitates strongly towards using the COS in her work with parents.
Shannon is fluent in English and Mandarin. She is available on Thursday afternoons.
Dr. Sng Khai Imm (Kaiying)
Clinical Psychologist / Clinic Director
Registered Psychologist (Singapore)
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (University of Sydney, Australia)
Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Honours) (University College London, UK)
Kaiying has a broad range of experience working with both kids and adults from different backgrounds. Prior to obtaining her Doctor of Clinical Psychology in Sydney, she was working in the government sector as a prison psychologist, and her work included conducting risk assessments and group intervention for offenders. More recently, Kaiying has been working at private clinics in Singapore conducting assessments and intervention for kids and adults. This includes intelligence, ADHD and autism assessments, as well as therapy for anxiety, depression and stress.
Kaiying adopts an individualised approach to helping individuals experiencing various psychological and emotional challenges. Some modalities she uses include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness.
Kaiying has a keen interest in parenting, that is related to her personal parenting experience as a parent of two. She thus works closely with families to manage difficulties that arise. This includes helping children who display oppositional behaviours or conduct problems. This relates to her previous experience as a prison psychologist, as well as her postgraduate training in Sydney, whereby she was trained in parenting intervention that target oppositional behaviour, and conducted research in this area (Sng, K. I., Hawes, D. J., Raine, A., Ang, R. P., Ooi, Y. P., & Fung, D. S. (2018). Callous unemotional traits and the relationship between aggressive parenting practices and conduct problems in Singaporean families. Child abuse & neglect, 81, 225-234.)
Another key area of interest is helping individuals with emotional difficulties or emotional dysregulation. For instance, Kaiying uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to help individuals with borderline personality disorder or others who need help with emotional regulation.
Kaiying also practises mindfulness and regularly incorporates it in her intervention. She is a trained teacher in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (UK), and in Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (US).
Kaiying speaks both English and Mandarin. She is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Ms Cheng Ming Hui
MBCT Trained Teacher
Certified Coach - International Association of Coaches
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coach
World Institute of Action Learning Certified Coach
Trained Teacher in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) - Oxford Mindfulness Foundation (OMF-UK)
Certified to teach Mindfulness: Teaching in the Workplace – OMF-UK
.b mindfulness for youth – MISP-UK
Ming Hui is a leadership trainer, corporate coach and mindfulness facilitator with over twenty years of corporate experience leading regional high-performing teams in supply chain, market development, finance and Human Resources (HR). Harnessing extensive business experience and her own transformative mindfulness journey, Ming Hui is committed to empowering individuals and teams to flourish by accessing their inner strengths and expanding their core capacity.
Ming Hui has been trained in various mindfulness methods that enable her to guide sessions with different types of clients. She promotes meaningful dialogues with a broad spectrum of clients across Asia Pacific, in various industries including energy, IT, finance, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, education, and civil services. Clients describe her as an empathetic listener with a keen ability to ask questions they ought to ask themselves but don’t.
Ming Hui is an authentic and culturally sensitive individual who is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay.