Working closely with families and educators coming into helping our young generation to live a fulfilled and empowered life has helped me to appreciate that there are common obstacles and challenges children in our society face. One of the biggest issues our children face is disempowerment. In today’s world, children seem to live a better quality of life with sophisticated technology and abundant material resources often lack a sense of self. They are not empowered to take charge, make their own decision and be responsible for their own life. For too many children live up to adults not realizing the choices they have, the potentials that yet to be unleashed.

In 2016, I volunteered myself to offer EQ (Emotional Intelligence) classes to the children living in shelter homes. I believe EQ is a skill that can be learned and it has to start from young. My program is designed based on the theme of empowerment to address the needs of the children. To keep the program running in a sustainable manner, I have started a social enterprise with my husband, named “Havan Clothing”. Find out more here.

My doctorate training emphasised an evidence based and collaborative approach that ensures I use scientifically proven therapeutic approaches to help my clients to reach their goals. My doctorate research journey has taught me to be a better counsellor who values scientific approach and keeps me updated with the recent findings in the field. Most importantly, I have learnt to be extra resilient and resourceful to overcome various difficulties in the process.

In my counselling, teaching, speaking, and writing, my goal is to empower people through making meaningful connections. I believe we all have the capacity and resources from within to heal and to grow. My job is to help bring attention to these strengths and inner wisdom by providing a safe place to offer support without judgment.