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Ms Athena Siew Yi TingB. Psych (Hons), M. ClinPsychClinical Psychologist |
Education
Master of Clinical Psychology | HELP University |
Bachelor of Psychology (HONS) | HELP University |
Working Experience
Government-funded Medical Institution (Part-time) | 2018 – current |
Private Child Development Centre (Associate) | 2017 – current |
Private Child Psychological Center (Internal Consultant | 2017 – current |
Non-profit Behavioural Health Centre (NGO) | 2016 – current |
Private psychological center, CCP Services | 2016 |
Center for Psychological and Counseling Services, HELP University | 2015 – 2016 |
Languages
- English
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Bahasa Malaysia
Talks and Presentations
- Invited Speaker
Title: Happily Attached: In an Unbreakable Relationship with Social Media (Healthy U Week)
Venue: University of Nottingham (Malaysia Campus)
Date: 27th September 2018
- Speaker
Title: The MindFlu Workshop: Introduction to Mental Health in Malaysia
Venue: UCSI College
Date: 10th November 2018
- Calibre Magazine, Column Contributor
Title: Teaching Kids Kindness and Good Values
Column: Wellbeing
Issue: November 2017
- Speaker
Title: Managing Difficult Interactions for Reach Out and Rise (ROAR) Enrichment Program
Venue: Science of Life Studies 24/7 Malaysia, SOLS Health
Date: 24th November 2016
- Invited Speaker
Title: Expressing your emotion
Venue: Dignity for Children Foundation (Enrichment Program for Teenagers)
Date: 23rd November 2016
- Speaker
Title: Stress, Loneliness and Coping Method for Community Centre Volunteers
Venue: Science of Life Studies 24/7 Malaysia Community Centre
Date: 11th October 2016
- Speaker
Title: Thinking of Specializing in Clinical Psychology? Clinical Psychology Introduction for HELP Undergraduate Students
Venue: HELP University
Date: 2nd March 2016
- Invited Speaker
Title: Mental Health Awareness Talk for Parents
Venue: Dignity for Children Foundation
Date: 26th July 2015
- Oral presentation
Title: The Effect of Imagination on Memory among Students in Childhood and Adolescence
Venue: HELP University (28th Psychology Colloquium)
Date: 19th April 2014
Athena is a Clinical Psychologist who has completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Bachelor in Psychology (Hons) from the HELP University.
Athena is professionally trained in administering psychological assessments, providing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for populations experiencing a variety of mental illnesses. She has experience in a range of clinical settings such as private clinics, mental health services, special need schools and non-governmental organizations. She is eligible to provide individual and family-based interventions for individuals on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, bullying, abuse, trauma, behavioural issues, social difficulties, learning or academic difficulties, grief and loss, family separation or conflict, self-esteem, coping with change and life adjustments. She has training and experience of working with clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds and work with clients irrespective of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or race.
Prior to be a clinical psychologist, Athena was working with children and teenagers for 6 years in Klang Valley where she provided a range of supports including academic assistance, families and parenting-related concerns. Athena is also experienced in running group programs, camps, seminars and workshops for young people, parents and families.