BETTER LIFE - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist / Deputy Head of Therapy Services

Dion is a firm believer of continuing education and is currently a PhD Candidate in Psychology. He is also a sessional lecturer for Evidence Based Practice (Clinical Psychology) in James Cook University (Singapore). Dion also believes in giving back to his alma mater and has conducted talks for both Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He has been appointed the Vice President (Psychology) for NTU School of Social Sciences Alumni Association Executive Committee since 2018.

Job Titles:

• Consultant
• Senior Consultant Psychiatrist / Medical Director

Dr. Abishek Abraham is a Consultant Psychiatrist who obtained his medical degree from the National University of Ireland. He subsequently received his specialist training in the field of psychiatry across various hospitals in Singapore including the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Singapore General Hospital (SGH), the Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital (KKWCH) and Changi General Hospital (CGH). He completed two psychiatry postgraduate qualifications, being conferred both the Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) Degree from the National University of Singapore and the Membership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom.

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist / Doctor of Psychology ( Clinical )

Dr Adaline Ng is a clinical psychologist by training and has more than 15 years of experience in the helping profession. Trained and experienced in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dr Adaline Ng is passionate about helping individuals who struggle with mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction) and personality difficulties (e.g., borderline personality, antisocial personality). With a background in criminal justice as well, she has treated those with problems pertaining to violence (e.g., domestic violence, general aggressive behaviours), sex offending, substance-use, and other criminal behaviours. Dr Adaline Ng has extensive experience in helping individuals with longstanding, complex psychological problems. Her clinical experiences moulded her understanding of the change process - how to motivate an individual to change, how to support efforts at change, and how to maintain the change. Dr Adaline Ng adopts a non-judgemental, client-centred approach in her work. She believes that unconditional positive regard and validation for the client are integral in a successful therapeutic relationship. Dr Adaline Ng is proficient in intelligence testing, assessments of memory and cognitive abilities, and personality assessments. She has experience in medico-legal assessments as well. She is also trained and qualified in the use of evidence-based tools for assessing criminal behaviours. Dr Adaline Ng's notable achievements include heading the psychological services of a civil service department, in a directorship role. In that capacity, apart from managing a team of psychologists, Dr Adaline Ng also advised on policies pertaining to the assessment, management, and treatment of psychological and behavioural problems. In addition, she provided professional consultation to other civil service departments, social service agencies, and criminal law advisory committees. She previously taught at National University of Singapore as well. In her free time, Dr Adaline Ng enjoys writing songs and jamming with her Chinese rock band. Her band released an album in 2006 and has performed at various events and venues, including the annual Hua Yi Festival at The Esplanade.

Job Titles:

• Professor
• Senior Clinical & Forensic Psychologist

Daniela Schreier, Psy.D., ABPP is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and a Registered Psychologist (SRP) with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). Dr. Daniela is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology (AACP), and a member of the American Board of Clinical Psychology (ABCP), the American Psychological Association (APA), the Illinois Psychological Association (IPA), and the SPS. Dr. Daniela is trained in clinical, forensic, correctional, and multicultural psychology and licensed in Illinois, Hawaii, and Kansas, USA, and Singapore. She founded S.M.A.R.T. (Stress Management and Relaxation Therapy) Living LLC -a well-established boutique practice in the heart of Chicago, USA a decade ago - where she serves a diverse clientele. Dr. Daniela is a professor of clinical and forensic psychology, a published author and she serves frequently as media expert. With a professional background in psychology and international business and PR, Dr. Daniela worked and lived in Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, the United States, and India. She experienced diversity firsthand and provides culturally sensitive therapy. As keynote speaker and facilitator, Dr. Daniela has successfully helped individuals and organizations transform their lives and business cultures to a vibrant and growth-oriented ambiance. Dr. Daniela speaks German, Italian and English fluently, French, Malay, and Spanish colloquially. She provides individual and couples therapy, life coaching services, and stress and relationship management for individuals, couples, and corporations. She focuses on clients and patients who experience private and professional transition periods; relationship and partner challenges including separation and divorce. Dr. Daniela's clinical approach is holistic, builds on Western and Eastern principles and adapts to your lifestyle.

Job Titles:

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Senior Clinical Psychologist

Dr Goh Ci An is a licensed clinical psychologist who has working experience in both Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK). His clinical expertise encompasses the treatment of various mental health conditions including mood disorders (e.g., depression), anxiety, phobia, sleep disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, stress, grief, and trauma.

Job Titles:

• Head of Therapy Services
• Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist / Head of Therapy Services

Job Titles:

• Psychiatrist
• Senior Consultant
• Council Member of the Singapore Medical Association

Dr. Tan is a Psychiatrist with experience in treating a diverse range of mental health conditions, particularly in the elderly, working adults, and young adults. These conditions include, but are not limited to, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, insomnia, psychosis, stress, adjustment issues, and burnout. She has a special interest in caring for those in the middle and latter stages of life, and has extensive expertise in managing persons with dementia, or other memory-related conditions. She is knowledgeable in the assessment of mental capacity, LPA certification, and conducts home visits for eligible patients who are homebound. Dr. Tan is passionate about promoting positive work-life balance and family values. Dr. Tan is currently a Council Member of the Singapore Medical Association (SMA), Editor of SMA News, and is a member of the Clinical Ethics Committee for Thomson Medical Centre. She is also a member of the Singapore Psychiatric Association. She has given webinars on mental wellness, and contributed opinion pieces on mental health to SMA News, Straits Times, and Channel News Asia.

Job Titles:

• Psychiatrist
• Senior Consultant
• Patient - Centered Psychiatrist

Dr. Kamini Rajaratnam is a passionate and patient-centered psychiatrist with 12 years of experience. She is committed to providing compassionate, holistic and evidence-based care to her patients.

Job Titles:

• Clinical and School Psychologist
• Senior Educational & Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Kate Gardner is an American clinical and school psychologist working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents. She is a Licensed Psychologist (New York, USA) as well as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (USA). Dr. Gardner is skilled in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to help identify learning and behavioral needs, including giftedness, social, emotional and personality features, inattention, impulsivity, & executive functioning. Her years as a school-based practitioner affords her valuable understanding of how schools utilize data from psychoeducational assessments to design educational programming for children, which makes her a strong advocate for finding ways to support student needs within the school setting.

Job Titles:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Senior Clinical Psychologist

Gurpreet Singh is a qualified Clinical Psychologist who possesses a wide breadth of clinical experience working with individuals with varying needs across the lifespan. He completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology with first class honours and was awarded a place in the Golden Key Society (top 15% of university) for his academic achievements. Subsequently, he graduated with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and has practiced in both a hospital and forensic setting. Gurpreet also served as the Deputy Head of the Paediatric Psychological Services at the National University Hospital (NUH). Gurpreet has also conducted research to explore the relationship between excessive use of social media and stress management, an arising issue of our current times. He also conducted a study on positive psychology, specifically exploring well-being measures that can aid in evaluation of treatment planning and outcomes.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Clinical Psychologist
• Psychologist

Nandita Karthikeyan is an aspiring clinical psychologist. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with First-Class Honours from the University of Bath in the UK, during which she completed her undergraduate dissertation (thesis) exploring the effects of early-life trauma on the brain.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Singapore Nutritionist and Dietetics Association
• Principal Dietitian & Nutritionist

Yih Shian graduated from University of Sydney, Australia, with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics in 2007. She has worked in various settings such as clinical dietetics, food service management, education, and community health services. She has experience working with clients of all ages and conditions. Her experience with dietetics in the clinical setting led her to develop an interest in eating disorders. After working with the Singapore General Hospital's eating disorder clinic, she decided to pursue her Master's degree in Psychiatry at Cardiff University in 2009. Yih Shian is an accredited member of the Singapore Nutritionist and Dietetics Association (SNDA), International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and the chairperson of the Eating Disorder Interest Group within SNDA.