Yap Huay Khem

Huay Khem (Trauma Therapy) - Insightful Counselling

Yap Huay Khem

Senior Counsellor & Psychotherapist

My Specialities: Childhood Trauma, Trauma Therapy, Family and Couple Therapy, Clinical Management of Depressive Disorders and Anxiety, Facilitate self-awareness, and Hypnotherapy

Qualifications: Master of Counselling (Advanced), Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 5-PATH Hypnotist, Past Life Regression, Brainspotting therapy, EMDR Therapy, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, and TA Trained

Language Proficiency: English, Mandarin, Hokkien

Email: [email protected]

Fees: SGD $180.00 per 60-minute session

Hi and welcome!

I am Huay Khem and I am here to help you in your healing journey to alleviate your sufferings. My own healing experiences inspired me to help others develop strong interpersonal and coping skills to manage the demands of this taxing society. It required me to summon courage and determination to dive into the field of counselling after having more than 25 years of professional experience in Training profiles.

I hold a Master of Counselling (Advanced) with Swinburne University of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with SIM University. I have received training in various treatment modalities such as EMDR Therapy, Flash Techniques, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Family Therapy, Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, Choice Theory Reality Therapy, Transactional Analysis, 5-PATH Hypnotist, and 7th PATH Self Hypnosis Teacher training.

From my freelance and volunteer counselling work at various non-profit organisations, I have accumulated a wealth of counselling experiences that cover everything from relationship difficulties to mental health issues.

Besides working with couple and family, I also work with individuals who face issues such as trauma, childhood trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, work stress or relationship challenges and self-growth.

I believe the key to maintaining a strong and healthy mental state and relationship, whether be it in the family unit or society at large, requires both psychotherapy interventions and systematic development of coping skills and personal resources.

Being both, a Counsellor and a Trainer, I posses a unique insight into how people view their issues and am able to successfully help them develop interpersonal skills to cope with their problems effectively.

As a therapist, I embrace all clients with compassion and empathy. My ability to build strong therapeutic alliance and trust with my clients has helped them overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues.

Other than being a conscientious, motivated, and respectful person, I love life and approach people authentically. I always endeavour to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for others, making me a therapist you can feel at ease with.

Professional Qualification

Girl in a jacket Master of Counselling (Advanced) with Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

Girl in a jacket Advanced Training in Family Therapy Interventions, Swinburne University of Technology 

Girl in a jacket Advanced Flash Technique
Trained by Dr. Philip Manfield PhD  

Girl in a jacket EMDR Certificate of Completion EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Girl in a jacket Brainspotting Therapy Phase One and Phase Two, Brainspotting Australia (Asia Pacific)

Girl in a jacket Past Life Regression Practitioner, SETU Building Bridges (India)   

Girl in a jacket NGH Certified Hypnotherapist – 5-PATH Hypnotist & 7th Path Self Hypnonsis Teacher, Banyan Hypnosis Center

Girl in a jacket Foundational Certificate in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, Satir Centre (Singapore) & Satir Institute of the Pacific

Girl in a jacket Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, and Lead-Management Basic Intensive Training William Glasser International (Singapore)

Girl in a jacket Transactional Analysis Practitioner Certificate United States of America Transactional Analysis Association (USATAA)

Girl in a jacket Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) LivingWorks (Social Service Institute, Singapore)

Girl in a jacket 18 Hours of Training in Jungian-Kalffian Sandplay Therapy

Girl in a jacket Gestalt Therapy and Dream workshop (5 Days) Satir Whole Person Development Association of Malaysia

Girl in a jacket 35 Hours of Solution Focused Brief Therapy Training by Debbie Hogan The Academy of Solution Focused Training

Girl in a jacket SPOT On Facilitation Workshop Facilitators Network Singapore (FNS)

Girl in a jacket Advanced Certificate In Training And Assessment (ACTA) Institute For Adult Learning (IAL)

Girl in a jacket 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course Brahm Centre

Professional Membership

Girl in a jacket Certified Hypnotherapist Member- National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. (NGH)
Girl in a jacket Certified Hypnosis Professional Member- 5-PATH International Association of Hypnosis Professionals
Girl in a jacket Hon. Treasurer – The Transactional Analysis Association Singapore (2022 – Present)
Girl in a jacket Assistant Hon. Treasurer – The Transactional Analysis Association Singapore (2020 – 2022)
Girl in a jacket Clinical Member & Registered Counsellor (RC) – Singapore Association for Counselling (2021 – Present)

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My Certificate

EMDR Certificate of Completion - Yap Huay Khem
Advanced Flash Technique Certificate- Huay Khem

Testimonials

Over three months ago, we met last time, and I wanted to share a praise report with you.
Our sessions this year really changed something in me, and this is also thanks to you!

I cannot express enough gratitude for the support I received from Huay Khem during one of the most challenging periods of my life. After experiencing a series of triggering events, I felt so lost and overwhelmed that I knew I need help. I contacted Huay Khem and her compassionate and understanding approach made all the difference.

I felt heard and validated. Huay Khem created a safe and nurturing environment where I could openly share my thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Her expertise in trauma counselling was evident as she guided me through various techniques and strategies that helped me process and heal from my traumatic experiences.

Huay Khem’s dedication to my well-being was unwavering. She was patient, kind, and incredibly insightful, always tailoring the sessions to meet my specific needs. The progress I made under Huay Khem’s care was remarkable; I began to reclaim my sense of self and rebuild my life with a newfound strength and resilience. The most obvious change was the recurring nightmare, which had disturbing me in the past, has not come back after our sessions. I am also more aware of my boundaries and are not afraid to say “no” to others anymore.

I wholeheartedly recommend Huay Khem to anyone seeking support for trauma. Her professionalism, empathy, and expertise make her an exceptional counsellor. Thank you, Huay Khem, for being a beacon of hope and helping me find the path to healing.

Thank you so much for being there with me in this challenging phase of my life as my therapist Huay Khem, just want to write this note as a gesture of my appreciation to you for all your help!

I have more than a year of  therapeutic relationship with Huay Khem. She was there for me literally at moments i was tittering on the edges of death. It was with her that i could share my darkest secrets and suicidal ideations. I am proud to have her as my counsellor.

My sessions with Huay Khem have been impactful in so many ways. Every session arms me with new knowledge to grasp and practices to apply that help to improve my well-being and relationships with others. Huay Khem is immensely nurturing and often goes the extra mile to ensure my partner and I are healthy and coping well. She also delivers truthful insights in a compassionate way and offer practical solutions and practices for challenging situations. I’ve learned so much about myself and my relationship throughout my sessions with her. Thank you for your tireless efforts, Huay Khem!

Huay Khem has journeyed with me through my condition and has been extremely supportive and understanding. She has created a safe environment for me to discuss my problems and gives me the space to be who I am without judgement.

Thank you for everything. You have helped me a lot to overcome and manage my troubles last year and achieve all that I wanted to achieve.

Dear Huay Khem, thank you for navigating me and being my north star in my darkest hours. Although we have only met via zoom, I felt immense comfort knowing you are around.

Dear Huay Khem, I really appreciate your help for the past few months. The breathing method is of great help to me, I use it very often to relax myself or whenever I feel anxious. I also learn to see situations from different perspectives and avoid building up those unpleasant emotions that may be harmful to my general wellbeing.

Have been seeing Huay Khem for counselling for multiple sessions now. Was recommended by my sister’s friend. HK is very empathetic and gives really good advice. I feel very comfortable talking to her and being vulnerable. She gives me space to figure out and come to terms with my emotions. She is also very professional and analyses my situations very well. If you are lost, need someone to figure your life out with you, please don’t hesitate to look up Huay Khem. Highly recommended. 5 ✨⭐️🤩

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