About Me

Shiqi (pronounced “Shiki”) grew up in Singapore and came to Brisbane in 2017, enjoying the gorgeous beaches in the sunshine state and indulging in more chocolate than I probably should (I blame the good quality of sweet treats here). Adore dogs, and all fluffy animals really. Always ready to supply limitless pats to all furbabies.

 

I have my own lived experience of mental health struggles, which helps me to connect and work with people carrying their pain and suffering. I do not assume my experience is the same as others, and I deeply honour each individual’s journey and experiences. Working with me would mean an individualised therapy approach in a space where there is absolutely no judgment or expectations. I want to work with you as you are, and help you to get to where you want to be. Above all, I genuinely believe in hope and the capacity for change in every human being.

 

My therapy approach is built on a foundation of Rogerian’s supportive counselling of positive regard. I work mainly through models of Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic-oriented therapy. I also provide Eye Movement Densensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. I carry out consultations in both English (my first language) and Mandarin.Clinical Experience·       

 

Clinical Experience 

2023 - Present: Clinical Psychologist at PSI Balance Psychology
2019 – 2023: Clinical Psychologist at OGI Potential
2017 – 2018: Master of Clinical Psychology attachments and programmes
o   Member of Reflecting Team programme
o   Long-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Programme
o   Worked with refugee populations at ACCESS Community Services
o   Psychological assessment for children and youth at Caboolture Hospital
o   Individual and group interventions for schizophrenic patients at forensic mental health facility The Park (High Secure Ward)
·        2014 – 2017: Psychologist at Singapore Civil Defence Force
o   Provided counselling services (including 24/7 internal helpline) to emergency responders such as firefighters and paramedics, and national service conscripts
o   Psychological debriefing for first responders crises
·        2013-2014: Paracounsellor at Singapore Police Force
·        Prior to 2013: Intern
o   Institute of Mental Health
o   Singapore Prison Service Counselling Service
o   Ministry of Education (Psychological Assessment)