Children, Adolescents & Youths

Charlotte holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of London and an MSc in Psychological Therapies Practice and Research from the University of Exeter in the UK, in partnership with the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF). She is a member of the British Psychotherapy Foundation and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and abides by their code of ethics. Charlotte has worked in Singapore since 2008, with both Singaporeans and expatriates and has worked therapeutically since 2014 with both children and adults. Charlotte is passionate about the life changing impacts that psychoanalytic therapies can provide and is undertaking advanced training as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist which allows her to offer more intensive therapeutic work with all of its potential for lasting change. There is more information about Charlotte and the way in which she works on her website, cmspsychotherapy.com

Ms Chua Kah Lin is a clinical psychologist who received her professional training in the UK. She currently sees clients in private practice on a part time basis. She also works part time on the academic team in an Australian university teaching clinical psychology to postgraduate students. Her previous clinical experience includes working in hospitals in the UK and subsequently in private practice in Singapore. She has treated both adults and children suffering with a range of emotional and psychological disorders. Besides an interest in helping adults and adolescents who are depressed, anxious or with emotional issues that disrupt their daily functioning and relationships, Ms Chua is also keen on working with parents who are experiencing difficulties coping with and managing their children’s behaviours. She works alongside parents to help them become more effective, confident and self determining. She uses therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focus on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behaviour and which are more present-oriented. She also uses Schema Therapy for clients whose issues are rooted in a more complex or traumatic past and which involves working through schemas with the aim of experiencing more fulfilling […]

Eve is a graduate of University of London’s acclaimed Goldsmiths College and a contributing professional in the field of Art Therapy. She is registered with the Health Care Profession Council of United Kingdom (HCPC) and a professional member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). Eve also sits on the Art Therapists Association of Singapore (ATAS) committee board. Formerly trained in early childhood education, Eve began her career teaching children of different ages in both public and private schools under the Ministry of Education. It was during this time that Eve developed several children’s art programs for learning centres in Singapore with the primary focus of cultivating and enhancing children’s social and emotional well-being through the experience and appreciation of art. Her extensive experience has also allowed her to contribute articles for Livewell Baby magazine focusing on child and neonatal care. With 10 years of experience working with children, Eve discovered that art is an excellent medium for individuals to emotionally and physically express themselves when verbal skills cannot. In 2014, Eve introduced and set up art therapy at the Orthodox Jewish adult day centre Kisharon where she worked with adult males with various learning disabilities. During her time […]

Ms. Judy Yap is a Clinical Psychologist who received her training at James Cook University, Australia. She has worked in a community child health setting in Australia, in children and adult hospitals in Singapore, and as a private practitioner. She has worked extensively with locals as well as expatriates. Ms. Yap’s experience includes conducting neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly following their neurological conditions (e.g., traumatic brain injury, strokes, epilepsy, and hypoxia). She encourage the clients to utilise their strengths, suggest ways to cope with their difficulties, and provide psychosocial/emotional therapy and support to her clients. She also works with the clients’ families and schools to help ensure a smoother integration process back to the home and school settings. She also has a keen interest in identifying and understanding neurodevelopmental problems and learning difficulties (e.g. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyslexia, etc.) in school-age children and adolescents. Using appropriate assessment tools, she can identify the neurological/learning/psychological issues affecting the child and suggest ways to help them cope with their academic demands. The following contains brief information on some of the assessments and what they are utilised for: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children(WISC)/ Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale(WAIS) Verbal, visual […]

Lynette completed her postgraduate training in clinical psychology in Perth, Western Australia. She is registered with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has wide experience working with children, adolescents and adults, in both public and private settings in Australia and Singapore. Prior to joining The Psychology Practice, she spent six years practising as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), providing psychotherapy and conducting assessments with individuals across all age groups. She was part of the Mood and Anxiety Clinic, a multidisciplinary team which specialises in the treatment of mood disorders, as well as the Adult Neurodevelopmental Service (ANDS), the first service in Singapore that provides mental health services for Adults with Intellectual Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Apart from psychotherapy services, she was actively involved in providing consultations and trainings on mental health issues with schools and social welfare agencies. She has also provided clinical supervision for junior psychologists. Lynette’s specialist areas include working with individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, attachment and interpersonal issues, as well as adjustment difficulties. She offers individualised therapy for clients, integrating different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema […]

We offer specialist consultation for the diagnosis and treatment of: • Mood disorders (such as Depression, Bipolar disorder) • Anxiety disorders (including Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) • Psychotic disorders (such as Schizophrenia) • Sleep problems • Addictions • Psychological disturbances related to medical or surgical problems • Stress-related (including marital, military and work-related) disorders. • Psychological and behavioural issues in children, adolescents and the elderly • Specific mental wellness issues related to men and women Psychological services such as psychotherapy and intellectual assessments for children, adults and the elderly are available. We also provide assessment and treatment for persons with medico-legal issues (including committee of persons, testamentary capacity and forensic issues).

M Psychology (Ed & Dev) (Aus) Graduate Diploma of Education B Psychology BA (Psychology) AHPRA – Registered Psychologist, MAPS, MSPS Pamela See is a registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist with the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), AHPRA – Psychology Board of Australia and is a full member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). Pamela specialises in Educational and Developmental Psychology at Think Psychological Services and has extensive experience working with children with autism and other learning difficulties in Australia and Singapore. She is extensively trained in designing behavioural programs in all areas of development, education and behaviour. In addition she is certified to administer a wide range of psychometric assessments for children such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Autism Diagnostic Interview (ADI-R), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Stanford Binet, WISC and various other abilities tests. Pamela has worked closely with Singapore schools (local and international) and government agencies where she assessed children with learning difficulties, attention problems, language difficulties and intellectual disabilities. In addition, she has helped successfully integrate many young expat and local children with special needs into the mainstream school system (both public and private), in addition to, providing on-going counselling and support services to their families. For expat […]

Doctorate in School Psychology (USA) PGDip (School Psychology) (USA) M Science (School Psychology with Early Intervention Specialization) (USA) B Science (Psychology with Applied Behavior Analysis Specialization) (USA) B Science (Psychology) (HK – USA) Patsy is a doctoral-level educational psychologist at the Think Psychological Services. Her current role at the Think Psychological Services include providing consultations and short-term therapeutic interventions to parents of children with special needs. Patsy specializes in psychological assessments and interventions for children with special needs. As an educational psychologist, Patsy sees collaborating with families as the centrepiece of a potent intervention for the children with special needs. She seeks to make the collaboration an acceptable and beneficial experience for parents through collaboratively involving them in their children’s treatment process and helping make meaning of the therapy in relation to their everyday lives. Prior to joining the Think Psychological Services, Patsy had years of experiences in both clinical and educational settings in the United States as a licensed psychologist provider. Other than working with children within schools and paediatric psychiatric care units, Patsy also had experiences working with individuals across all ages in private practices and community centres. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.