Jacquelyn Peh
Clinical Counsellor & Supervisor
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Mss Counselling I Dip.LDM, Child Psych I CMSAC-RegClr I APACS-L4s I ACA-INTL. Passionate in the counselling psychological practices with extensive professional experience spanning over a decade in healthcare and education sectors. Experience in serving diverse communities since 2008, utilizing holistic approach in integrative psychotherapy. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy sessions. Dedicated to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Clinical background includes mental health counselling and psychotherapy for clientele in the social service and private practice settings. Provide social-emotional individual and group therapy for youths in school based-based settings. Experience in grief and bereavement counselling therapy for the geriatric community. Offer clinical supervision services to counselling interns or students pursuing graduate or post graduate programs from the private education institutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Skills
- Active listening
- Clinical Counseling
- Problem Solving Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intervention Planning
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Case Management Proficiency
- IT Presentation
- Community Resources Specialist
Therapy Skills & Knowledge
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Grief Bereavement
- Family Systems
Work History
Principal Counsellor
Calvary Community Care (C3)
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Sets the direction of the development of counselling services in C3, to plan, execute and evaluate on-going counselling programmes and services.
- To manage and provide clinical supervision for interns, volunteers and staff in providing individual counselling for youths from 12 to 25 years old in need with him/herself leading in higher risk cases.
- Coordinates and run outreach and public education activities relating to mental health and grow counselling programmes and services to meet the needs of the community.
- Assist in the various inhouse programmes of C3 as required, including fund raising, administration and other responsibilities as required.
- Maintain accurate documentations of client interactions, assessments and progress notes for effective case management.
Associate Counsellor
Focus on The Family (FOTF)
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Psychotherapy for individuals and family interventions
- Teenage / Parenting Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety / Depression / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide their teenagers.
- Enhanced clients' well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions for family interventions.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Counselling Psychotherapist
Seeding Minds (Private Practice)
11.2017 - 12.2018
- EAP(Employment Assistance Program) Service Provider
- Private Practice Counselling Psychological Services.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness and visualization techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
Geriactric Counsellor
St Luke's Eldercare (SLEC)
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Geriatric and Caregiver Counselling with case management services across centre based and home based support.
- Pilot the Grief Bereavement Counselling Support Services for terms 2023 to 2024.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
- Communicated regularly with other professionals involved in the elders' care for coordinated service delivery efforts.
- Knowledge in Dementia Care interventions.
AED School Counsellor
Crest Secondary School (Specialized NT Vocational)
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Pioneering work with school leadership management and student development department for the school-wide counselling and case management service infrastructure
- Conduct face to face counselling
- Case consultations and training support to teachers and parents
- Collaborate with external agencies to plan and implement school wide counselling programs for At Risk and SEN Students.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Counsellor
Student Advisory Centre (SAC)
06.2012 - 10.2012
- MSF Contract ESU-Enhanced Step Up Counselling and Case management services for Youth at Risk and School Refusal Cases.
- 30 cases / 802 hrs of individual student sessions.
- Home Visits / Family sessions.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in youths' lives.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help youths develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Assisted youths in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Worked closely with families to support youths in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
- Advocated for youths' needs, connecting them with community resources to support their well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of youth interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Case Manager
Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS-Simei)
10.2008 - 03.2012
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services for Centre Based Residential cum Daycare Clients ages 18yos to 65yos
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address clients' needs and goals through rehabilitation counselling.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on life skills, contributing to improved self-sufficiency of clients.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Fostered open lines of communication with clients' families and support networks, involving them in the case management process as appropriate.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to ensure clients had access to necessary medical services, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Facilitated successful transitions between levels of care by developing detailed discharge plans and coordinating resources.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage and maintain local key stakeholders in programs.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
Linear & Post Production Video Editor
TCS(Mediacorp) & TTP(Angel TV)
06.1996 - 01.2008
- TCS-Television Corporation Singapore News Division-Producing AV linear editing service for all on-air local and foreign news coverage including Channel News Asia (CNA) and special news programs.
- TTP-Trinity Television Production-In house AV studio post-production editing utilising 'Adobe' and 'Final Cut Pro' systems for the live telecast of gospel channel ‘Angel TV’, mainly in India, America, Asia Pacific region.
- Edited feature-length films and television shows to meet desired quality and style.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Awarded Certificate of Participation: 1999 Video Editing Award News Category.
- Awarded Certificate with Commendation and Appreciation of Invaluable Contribution for Video Editing Live Telecast Footages: 1996 Inaugural Ministerial Conference of The World Trade Organization-WTO.
Education
Masters of Social Science in Professional Counselling -
ECTA Institute (Swinburne University of Technology)
10.2011
Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology -
CAE-college of Allied Educators
12.2014
Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology -
ACC School of Counselling And Psychology
08.2007
Diploma in Audio Engineering -
SAE School of Audio Engineering
Singapore03.1996
Registrations
- SAC, Registered Clinical Member (CMSAC RegCLR C0635)
- APACS, Registered Master Practitioner & Clinical Supervisor (APACS L4s A0124)
- ACA, Australian Counselling Association (ACA International Member IN1680)
Affiliations
- Singapore Association For Counselling (Clinical Membership & Registered Counsellor Since 2022)
- Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore (Executive Committee Member 2016-2019)
- Australian Counselling Association (International Membership Since 2022)
- Executive Counselling & Training Academy, Singapore (Clinical Supervision Since 2022)
- College of Allied Educators Singapore (Clinical Supervision Since 2022)
Certification
- Clinical Supervision Services, APACS Professional College of Supervisors in affiliation with ACA-(since 2017).
- DISC Behavioural Consultant and Career Coaching, Lifeskills Institute-The Institute For Motivational Living, Inc-(Oct 2019).
- The DICES@ At Risk Assessment & Management System, The Association For Psychological Therapies(APT) -Accreditation Level 2-(Aug 2022-2025).
Languages
English
Mandarin
Hokkien dialect
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling for leisure and mission trips.
- Occasional nature site walks and cycling.
- Enjoy cooking, baking, gardening, fellowship meals and festive gatherings.
- Reading and social medias to keep up with latest news and current affairs.
- Arts & Music lover, plays the guitar and picking up keyboard skills.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
Principal Counsellor
Calvary Community Care (C3)
12.2023 - 12.2024
Geriactric Counsellor
St Luke's Eldercare (SLEC)
01.2019 - 03.2023
Associate Counsellor
Focus on The Family (FOTF)
01.2018 - 12.2018
Counselling Psychotherapist
Seeding Minds (Private Practice)
11.2017 - 12.2018
AED School Counsellor
Crest Secondary School (Specialized NT Vocational)
01.2013 - 12.2016
Counsellor
Student Advisory Centre (SAC)
06.2012 - 10.2012
Case Manager
Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS-Simei)
10.2008 - 03.2012
Linear & Post Production Video Editor
TCS(Mediacorp) & TTP(Angel TV)
06.1996 - 01.2008
Diploma in Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology -
CAE-college of Allied Educators
Specialist Diploma in Counselling Psychology -
ACC School of Counselling And Psychology
Diploma in Audio Engineering -
SAE School of Audio Engineering
Masters of Social Science in Professional Counselling -
ECTA Institute (Swinburne University of Technology)
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