For more detailed information about Dr Ng, please see Director's Biodata.

Dr Reid brings with him 20 years of clinical experiences as a therapist, professional counselor and trainer of counselors and holds several clinical licenses in Texas. He has extensively researched and presented topics on death and dying and its diverse impact on children and adults in Taiwan, the Barbados and the USA. He also holds the following certification: Certified in Thanatology (USA) from ADEC(Association for Death Education and Counseling).

Dr Reid provides training and short-term courses such as Counseling Bereaved Children and Adolescents, Enabling Teachers to Deal with Bereaved Children, Crisis and Grief Counseling, and Human Sexuality. He is available for intensive consultation related to bereavement.

Dr Howells obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Salomons (South West Thames Clinical Psychology Training Program – Open University) England, UK. UK's program of training for Clinical Psychologists is one of the most competitive and extensive trainings in the world. Following her professional training Dr Howells undertook a two-year postgraduate diploma in 'Systemic Practice with Families and Couples' from the Institute of Family Therapy, London UK, graduating with distinction.

Kate has worked clinically with adults with a range of mental health problems both acute and chronic. She has worked with adolescents and their families both inpatient and outpatient. She has also worked extensively with people with intellectual disabilities who also have mental and physical health problems. Alongside this she has considerable experience in the provision of individual and group supervision as well as supervision and consultation to staff teams in the medical, welfare and school sectors.

Since arriving in Singapore three and half years ago Kate has worked for Raffles Hospital Counselling Service and most recently for James Cook University Singapore (JCUS). At JCUS she was pivotal to the development of their postgraduate training programs in Clinical Psychology. These are the first of their kind in Singapore and the first to receive accreditation.

Dr Howells is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) with a current practice certificate. She is also a member of the British Association of Family Therapy and the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). She is currently a member of the SPS Council and chair of the Singapore Register of Psychologists.

Suvian Liaw (Administrator and Associate Counselor)

Suvian comes from an administrative background, holding a Degree in Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Management and Business Studies. She has professionally completed her Graduate Diploma in Professional Counseling with Swinburne University (Aust). The workshops she attended include Solution Focused Therapy, Bereavement Management for Widows and Widowers, Relaxation techniques and Crisis Management.

Suvian has worked with youths and adults in two different clinics as well as school settings. The wellbeing of clients is her main concern and she practises counseling with ethics and pride. She also provides counseling in Mandarin to clients.

Ashley is finishing her Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology (Honours) from University of Wales (UK) with Raffles Education Corp by the end of this year. She recently joined The Center for Psychology in an administrative role. She is particularly interested in Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and in the area of Positive Psychology.