Andy Lam, MMSAC, RegCLR, RegClinSup, RSW

BSc, MSocSc (Counselling), GDip (Social Work)

Andy is currently the Executive Director of Viriya Community Services, a social service organisation. Andy has been in practice for about 18 years. His areas of interest include the provision of casework services and clinical supervision, improving standards of practice through practice evaluation, and training and organisational development. He was previously a Senior Court Family Specialist with the Family Justice Courts, focusing on family dispute resolution work, extending from his strong belief in systemic principles. Prior to being elected as the President of SAC, Andy has contributed in various capacities in the association for more than 12 years.

Giam Xiuhui, Jenny (Ms)

SAC RegCLR, SAC RegClinSup, RSSP CSAC PCC CMSAC

Jenny Giam has over a decade of counselling experience across various social service settings, including family service centre, residential homes, government agencies and mental health and education institutions. Her diverse roles have refined her counselling and case management skills. Beyond counselling, Jenny has held leadership and management positions within clinical settings.

Beside serving the SAC on various boards, Jenny also serves as an Auxiliary Counsellor with the Singapore Army Forces Volunteer Corps and a Victim Care Officer with the Singapore Police Force.

Hema Gurnani (Ms)

MA(Counselling) GDip (Education) Dip (Child Psychology)

RegCLR, RegClinSup, MMSAC & SW-Practitioner (SASW)

Hema is the Co-founder and Director for AppleTree Counselling Pte Ltd. She has over two decades of clinical counselling experience in the social service sector. Prior to starting her own private practice, she was the head of a government-funded social service agency for over a decade.

As a systemic family therapist, she continues counselling local and expatriate pre-schoolers, children, youths, and their families. Besides this, she is passionate about supporting families by going the extra mile to support divorce and divorcing families, single parents, and their children.

As a clinical supervisor, university lecturer, and mentor, her passion resides in grooming interns and buddying counsellors. This has afforded her the opportunity to continue building her own clinical competencies whilst also raising the professional standard of community practitioners.

In her desire to continue raising the standard of Singapore’s counselling fraternity, she had served in the Community Counsellors sub-committee, and the Counsellors Education Board. In the past 10 years she has also taken on myriad roles as Member, Treasurer, and Assistant Honorary Secretary within the Executive Committee. Since 2022, Hema has served as the 2^nd Vice President for Singapore Association for Counselling.

Au Hoi Ting
MSW (SUSS), SDipCouns (NYP), BPsych(Hons) (JCU), SAC RegCLR, CMSAC, SASW RegSW

Hoi Ting has 10 years of experience working in the social service sector. She has a Specialist Diploma in Counselling and Masters in Social Work. She is currently an assistant senior social worker with Sengkang Family Service Centre. She also had 7 years of experience as a counsellor in AWWA Family Service Centre.

Hoi Ting is both a SAC Registered Counsellor and SASW accredited Social Worker. She does casework and counselling, supporting families facing challenges on various issues ranging from family conflicts, family violence, child protection, mental health and trauma issues. She also provides clinical supervision for novice colleagues.

She specializes in using Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM), an experiential approach to enhance her work with individuals and multi-stressed families. Hoi Ting is under training as an Assistant Leader with Therapeutic Spiral International.

Hoi Ting is also a volunteer with other non-profit organisations that support the wellbeing of children and youths.

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Xiao Li En (Ms)

MCouns, RegCLR, RegClinSup, CMSAC, CCTP-II

Li En holds a Master in Counselling (Monash University), a degree majoring in psychology and sociology (Monash University), and diplomas in special needs (National Institute of Education) and dyslexia studies (Dyslexia Association of Singapore). She has more than 16 years of experience working in the social service, education and health sectors as a practitioner, mentor, and clinical supervisor. Li En has worked with people of various age groups who face challenges due to family conflicts, academic stress, mental health, special needs, trauma, financial and blood cancer. Currently, Li En is working at Hwa Chong Institution (College) as a school counsellor.

Mr Anthony Wong Teck Boon

Anthony has dedicated over 10,000 hours to face-to-face client counselling. He is an accomplished trainer in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Through his extensive experience, he developed the "Integrative Somatic Narrative" (ISN) approach. Known for his innovative contributions, including "The Alchemy of Self: A Resilience Workbook" and the therapy card deck "Values: The Reason For Our Being," Anthony is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling and Psychological Studies focusing on Trauma and Crisis. He actively conducts training and workshops on trauma-related topics and supports schools in adopting trauma-informed practices, underscoring his commitment to nurturing a trauma-informed community.

Lim Bee Bee Carolyn (Ms)

MC(Monash), MSW(SUSS), SAC RegCLR, CMSAC, SASW RegSW, SACEXCO, SACCEB, SACMSC

Counsellor at Care Corner Counselling Centre, certified team lead in Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM) supporting people in both experiential personal and group therapy in Trauma and Mental Health for over a decade enhancing people's lives. Runs monthly personal and group supervision. Earlier with Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE) and AWWA Family Service Centre.

Ms Ruth Chua

Ruth Chua obtained her first degree in Social Work (NUS) and subsequently completed her Masters in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy with Middlesex University (London). She spent 25 years in Counselling and Care Centre working as a Psychotherapist and continued as the Executive Director from Year 2013 till July 2022.

She is currently working part-time as a family therapist at KKH and a Clinical Consultant and Trainer for various Social Service agencies.

Sam Roberts

PsyD - Present (Est Graduation 2025), MAC(Singapore), SAC RegCLR, SACMSC

As the Founder and Director of Olive Branch Psychology and Counseling Services, Sam Roberts offers a wealth of experience and dedication to mental wellness.

With a background in regional HR Management, rooted in leadership and counselling, Sam serves in various capacities showcasing a versatile skill set and a keen understanding of human dynamics. With a relentless pursuit of growth and impact, Sam continues to advance his expertise, currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology.

At Olive Branch, Sam leads a dynamic team of counselors, offering comprehensive services tailored to a diverse clientele including expats spanning children, teenagers, adults, couples, and the elderly.

Additionally, Sam is deeply passionate about IT, leveraging technology to enhance the delivery of mental health services and streamline operational processes.

Whether in private or corporate settings, Sam is committed to holistic well-being, guiding individuals, and communities together towards brighter futures.

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