Joanne Ong

Director, Lead Therapist 

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Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work (Honours), 

Graduate Diploma in Counselling Practice

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Accredited Registered Social Worker with the
Singapore Association of Social Workers

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Accredited Registered Counsellor with the

Singapore Association for Counselling

Joanne enjoys connecting with people, holding a safe space for them to make sense of their life experiences, and co-writing new narratives of hope.

Joanne adopts a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens in her counselling practice. She has more than 8 years of clinical experience working with a myriad of issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional challenges, relationship stressors, parenting, and children & youth issues. It brings her heart great joy to witness

intra-personal growth and healing, and restoration of relationships.

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Joanne has also taught Social Work modules in the National University of Singapore, equipping the next generation of social workers. 

In her free time, she enjoys nature hikes and personal reflection.

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Certificates/ Training: 

• Certified PREPARE-ENRICH Facilitator

• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (Core Skills)

• Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (Externship)

• Certificate in Sandtray Therapy

• The Gottman Method Level 1 (Couples Therapy) 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

• Management of Family Violence: Intervention in Family Violence Cases

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (Crisis, Trauma & Loss)

• Understanding and Supporting People in Journey of Loss and Grief

• Managing Anxiety Training

• Professional Certificate in Group Work (NSWCF Foundational)

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