Amy Tan Chwee Peng
Summary
Experienced counselling professional with over a decade of expertise in mental health, trauma intervention, and family violence work. Proven track record in building and scaling community-based counselling services, including founding and leading the Community Counselling Unit at Care Corner. Strong leadership background with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and volunteer networks, alongside driving digital transformation initiatives to improve service delivery and client outcomes. Passionate about advancing mental health practice through training, supervision, and sector-wide collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Counsellor/ Head of COMIT
Care Corner Singapore
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Directed team transition to commit to service model through implementation of new workflow.
- Facilitated team collaboration to achieve AIC quarterly KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversaw staff supervision and mentorship to enhance team performance.
- Coordinated communication and engagement strategies to align internal and external stakeholder interests.
- Administered budgetary allocations for the unit to support operational objectives.
- Managed staff recruitment and appraisal initiatives to align talent with organizational goals.
- Facilitated therapy sessions for individuals with complex cases to promote mental health and well-being.
- Delivered comprehensive guidance to staff to enhance risk management practices.
Lead – Community Counselling Unit
Care Corner Singapore
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded development of community counseling unit, creating foundational programs and services.
- Directed clinical leadership in individual, couple, and family therapy sessions.
- Provided mentorship and supervision to staff and volunteer counselors to foster professional development.
- Facilitated training sessions for internal teams and external partners.
- Drove strategic service innovation and digital transformation initiatives aimed at improving customer experience.
Assistant Senior Counselor
Care Corner Singapore
01.2011 - 06.2017
- Led counseling sessions, guiding clients through personal challenges and mental health issues.
- Developed and implemented individual treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing training and support for professional development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Facilitated trainings / workshops for for internal and external stakeholders.
General Manager
Clinic 7 P/L
01.2004 - 02.2008
- Directed logistics and distribution strategies to ensure effective delivery of skin care range in Singapore and Malaysia.
- Formulated and managed marketing and sales initiatives to enhance product visibility and market penetration.
- Fostered strategic partnerships with the principal in the United States to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Administered yearly financial budget to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
- Directed human resource activities to enhance organizational efficiency.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia01-2019
Graduate Certificate - Family Therapy
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia01-2012
Master of Social Science - Professional Counselling
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia10-2010
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia01-2019
Skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Strong budget management
- Advanced clinical expertise
- Clinical supervision expertise
- Experienced in training on mental health topics
- Effective team collaboration
- Flexible, and innovative thinker
- System design expertise
- Dedicated and conscientious employee
Accomplishments
- Established the Community Counselling Unit at Care Corner (2017) and scaled it into a structured service
- Led rollout of online counselling services during COVID-19
- Oversaw transition to COMIT system (2024)
- Managed and supervised a team of 11 staff and 45 volunteer counsellors
- Led the team to digitalisation of the Customer Management System for the unit
- Contributed to development of organisation's mandatory reporting protocols for sexual offences
- Contributed to the development of organisation's counsellor competency roadmap
- Contributed to the Mental Health Resource Kit as member of NCSS Community of Practice team ( Mental Health)
- Participated in national mental health initiatives including Beyond the Label
Certification
- Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy (2012)
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy – ICEFT (2015)
- Play Therapy – Play Therapy Institute (UK) (2016)
- Gottman Couple Therapy ( 2018)
- Attached Focused Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing ( 2018)
- Mental Health First Aid ( youth and Children) Trainer ( 2018)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision ( 2019)
- EMDR Consultant – EMDRIA / Parnell Institute (2019)
- Advanced Suicide Intervention ( 2024)
- Care of Client with Dementia- Intermediate ( 2025)
- Certified Brainspotting Practitioner (2025)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Cantonese
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hokkien
Advanced (C1)
Hainanese
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Principal Counsellor/ Head of COMIT
Care Corner Singapore
07.2023 - 11.2025
Lead – Community Counselling Unit
Care Corner Singapore
07.2017 - 07.2023
Assistant Senior Counselor
Care Corner Singapore
01.2011 - 06.2017
General Manager
Clinic 7 P/L
01.2004 - 02.2008
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Swinburne University of Technology
Graduate Certificate - Family Therapy
Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Social Science - Professional Counselling
Swinburne University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision
Swinburne University of Technology