Mind What Matters

Dr Yang completed his training as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia and is a full member of the Singapore Psychological Society.

He has practised in both hospital and community-based mental health settings in Sydney, Queensland and Singapore since 2006.

Previously Head of the counselling Program at the Singapore Institute of Management University, Joel also held an appointment at Yale-NUS College, National University of Singapore.

He primarily works with individuals and couples suffering from anxiety, depression, addictions, anger-management and adjustment issues. He divides his time among clinical work, teaching, training, and writing.

He adopts Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), all of which he has conducted regular trainings for at the Social Services Institute and the Ministry of Home Affairs since 2014.

Outside of work, he maintains a regular Mindfulness practice and enjoys running and swimming. He is actively involved with Thailand-based humanitarian relief charity, RADION International.

She has experience working with both individuals and groups in private, community and hospital settings, both in Singapore and abroad.

She specialises in helping clients with behavioral and emotional difficulties including depression, eating disorders, self-harm, and adolescent identity issues.

She incorporates a range of evidence-based techniques as appropriate, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Maudsley family based therapy (FBT), Psychodynamic Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness interventions.

Claudia previously worked at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital where she conducted psychological assessments and provided therapy for children and adolescents with a variety of medical conditions and psychological and cognitive comorbidities. Her experiences have given her the opportunity to work with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds and diagnoses. She conducts therapy in English and German.

Zhang Jin completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology in Australia under a Singapore Ministry of Health scholarship and is a registered supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society.

She started her practice in prisons and hospitals since 2006 and was one of the first psychologists to be practicing in a community setting in Singapore.

She works with individuals whom struggle with issues including low self-esteem, relationship stress, identity issues concerning sexuality, anxiety, depression, trauma, and end-of-life concerns. She also has significant experience working with couples who need support in building and rebuilding trust, intimacy, and connection.

She offers an integrative range of approaches in English and Mandarin. She adopts Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Nandita completed her Masters in Counselling & Guidance at the Nanyang Technological University.

Since 2003, Nandita has run an executive search and career counselling practice focused on the banking industry. She brings strong experience, working with senior professionals and addressing issues pertaining to career planning, selection and transition.

Nandita adopts an integrative approach in her practice, grounded in a Person-Centered orientation incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Choice & Reality Therapy (CTRT). She works with individuals in managing anxiety and stress, improving interpersonal relationships and securing a healthy work-life balance.

Nandita lives with her husband and has two daughters whom live in the USA. Having resided in India, Dubai, Vietnam and Singapore, Nandita brings a strong appreciation of multiculturalism and diversity.