Events
What does thriving and care look like? Have counsellors and psychologists’ beliefs about queer wellbeing changed over the years?
We are thrilled to present the next Storyteller Series under the Singapore Queer Memory Project (sqmp.sg) in conjunction with Mental Health Month in October.
Join our panel of psychologists and counsellors on 30 October to explore how we can build our resilience and wellbeing as individuals, as couples and as chosen families.
The conversation will cover self-acceptance, discrimination, ‘conversion’ as well as growth opportunities living in Singapore today. Expect honest sharing and lively Q&As with our panel of experienced practitioners who are leaders in their fields.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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About the Speakers
Dr Cherie Chan (She/Her)
Director and Founder of Kokoro Psychology
Dr Cherie Chan is a clinical psychologist registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologist (SRP) as a psychologist and supervisor. With nearly a decade of experience in public and private mental health settings across Singapore and Australia, Cherie works extensively with older adolescents and adults presenting with a range of psychological issues. Outside of clinical work, she has been active in contributing to the psychology scene both in Singapore and overseas as the immediate past president of the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). Cherie enjoys supervising and teaching and currently holds an Associate Lecturer position at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). On her off days, one can find her searching for the best coffee and food options around town.
Lawrence Goh (He/Him)
Principal Therapist, Brave Crossing
Since 2007, Lawrence Goh has worked in the social service sector and started his own practice in 2024. He provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families, and supervises counsellors and interns. Specialising in family therapy and trauma treatment, he also conducts workshops for practitioners and the public. With 12 years of prior experience as a senior IT manager, he brings strong organisational insight to his 17 years of clinical work addressing relationships, mental health, stress, caregiving, and grief.
Shila Naidu (She/Her)
Psychotherapist and Founder, Safe With Shila
Shila is a certified clinical trauma specialist with 8 years of experience in non-profit management and a background in security research. She is an ally, and has been working with clients from the LGBTQ+ community since 2020. Shila also has a special interest in the impact of systemic and structural trauma on minority communities. She now works full-time at her solo private practice, supporting clients and mentoring early-career counsellors.
Clarence Singam (He/Him)
Founding Member, Proud Spaces
Clarence Singam is a co-founder of Oogachaga, Singapore’s most established LGBTQ+ affirming counselling and support charity. He graduated from NTU with a Masters in Applied Psychology and was a previous President of the Singapore Psychological Society. Prior to this he was a group leader in a conversion therapy program. His practice centres around the intersections of psychodynamic and narrative psychotherapy and the development of the self and identity.
Moderator
Daniel Ho (He/Him)
Clinical Psychologist
Daniel is a clinical psychologist by training, with key interests in the fields of trauma, youth, as well as vulnerable and marginalised populations. He volunteers as the learning coordinator in The Greenhouse Community Services Ltd, where he coordinates and facilitates learning programmes for the counsellors and peer support volunteers. Separately, he also supports clinical, research and consulting work relating to queer populations, substance use, HIV and sexual health related fields in other community based organisations and works as a clinical psychologist in a local healthcare institution.