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Dr. Sharon Fernando, MBPsS (UK), MSPS (Singapore), APA (USA)
Doctor of Psychology, Psy.D. (Clinical Psychology) (USA)
Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) (USA)
Bachelor of Arts (Experimental Psychology) (USA)
MEMBER OF:
- INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA, USA)
- SINGAPORE PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- GRADUATE MEMBER OF THE DIVISION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, UK)
- LIFETIME MEMBER OF PSI CHI (THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN PSYCHOLOGY, USA)
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Dr. Sharon Ceanna Fernando is a Clinical Psychologist and a Consultant Psychologist. She is a Full Member of the Singapore Psychological Society, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society and International Affiliate of the American Psychological Association.
She obtained her Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology at the reputable Florida Institute of Technology, with a specialization in Pediatric populations. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology at the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Fernando’s doctorate research focused on attachment, psychosocial development and interpersonal relationships within adolescent populations. Her research has been translated into numerous other languages and contributed to the National norming sample for the development of the Personality Assessment Inventory-Adolescent (PAI-A) recently released in the States. She has presented at the Society for Personality Assessment concerning her findings.
Trained as a Clinical Psychologist, she conducts psychological assessments in:
- Cognitive functioning: IQ testing in children and adolescents
- Developmental Milestones
- Learning Disability
- Academic Achievement
- Psychosocial Development
- Personality Assessment
- Gifted Assessments
- Projective Measures
Over the past six years, Dr. Fernando has worked within a variety of settings internationally. While residing in the States, she worked at the pediatric unit at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Neuroscience hospital, the Children’s Psychiatric Unit at John Umstead Hospital, Wuesthoff Medical Hospital, Circles of Care, the Family Learning Program, Private Practice and many others. She relocated to Singapore and over the past couple of years has worked in a government hospital, corporate consulting and pediatric private practice.
She has extensive training in the treatment of:
- Attachment
- Psychodynamic/Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting Skills
- Marital Therapy for Couples
Dr. Fernando has presented at numerous workshops, organizations and government agencies throughout Singapore. |
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Sanveen Kang
Senior Clinical Psychologist
MPsych Clinical (AUS)
PGrad Dip (Psychology) (AUS)
BSc (Psychology) (USA)
Australia
MEMBER OF:
- Member of The Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
- Member of The Singapore Psychological Society (MSPS)
- Member of The Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists
- International Affiliate of The American Psychological Association
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Sanveen is a Senior Clinical Psychologist. Sanveen obtained her Master of Clinical Psychology and Post-Graduate Diploma of Psychology degrees at the renowned Bond University. Preceding this, she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at The Ohio State University. She holds memberships with The Australian Psychological Society, Singapore Psychological Society, American Psychological Association, and also is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Trained as a Clinical Psychologist, Sanveen has a variety of experience in evaluating diagnoses, and conducting therapy with children, adolescents, families and adults. Over the years, she has helped individuals and families with variety of issues including but not limited to, anxiety, phobias, OCD, behavioral problems, grief and losses, depression, stress management, anger management, body image, self-esteem, parenting, communication skills in relationship, and coping with life's challenges. Sanveen also provides social skills training for children and adolescents with Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Alongside this, she currently conducts psychological assessments in:
IQ testing for children and adolescents
Educational Aptitude
Learning Disabilities
Psychosocial Development
Emotional and Behavioral
Neuropsychological
Sanveen has also presented at many workshops and conferences throughout Singapore, and has granted numerous interviews with various newspapers and magazines. Prior to joining Dynamics, Sanveen practiced as a Clinical and Corporate Consultant Psychologist at The Institute of Mental Health Singapore.
Sanveen works mainly using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). However, she also integrates client centered, acceptance commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches into her therapy. Having lived in several different countries, Sanveen is able to work well with both the local and expatriate populations. She is fluent in Punjabi and English.
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Edith Lo
M.SocSc in Educational Psychology (Hong Kong)
PGrad Dip (Special Education) (Hong Kong)
BSc (Psychology) (Canada)
Hong Kong
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Ms Edith Lo is a Senior Educational Psychologist. She is a registered psychologist and holds full membership with the Division of Educational Psychology of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. Edith obtained her Master of educational psychology and postgraduate diploma in Special Education at the well-known University of Hong Kong. Prior to this, she earned her Honours Bachelor of Psychology degree with high distinction at the University of Toronto, Canada. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Edith used to work in a pilot project launched by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong. She was one of the five pioneering psychologists to provide school-based educational psychology service to primary schools. Therefore, she has tremendous experience in assessing and catering students with various special needs such as mental disability, dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, asperger, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, giftedness etc.
In her last job position, Edith took on board of a research project where she acted as Project Director to develop and adapt the US Tiered intervention model to raise students’ Chinese literacy levels across three schools with the ultimate aim to lower the number of students at risk with dyslexia. Therefore, she has a strong expertise in supporting primary students with specific learning difficulties in reading and writing. She published a curriculum package for junior primary students learning Chinese, which was distributed for free to all primary schools in Hong Kong.
Trained as an Educational Psychologist, Edith currently conducts assessments in :
- IQ testing for children and adolescents
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Educational Aptitude
- Emotional and Behavioral
- Psychosocial Development
She also provides the following intervention and services:
- Theory of mind training for primary autistic or Asperger children
- Higher order thinking skills and creativity training for academically gifted primary children
- Social skills training for children with autism or Asperger
- Classroom observation for children’s learning difficulties
- Meeting with teachers for better accommodation of student’s learning needs
- Attending Individualized Education program (IEP) meetings at school
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Penny Tok
PhD Candidate (New Zealand)
MA (Applied Psychology) (Singapore)
BA (Psychology) (Singapore)
New Zealand
Other Certifications:
Certificate in Autism, by Autism Resource Centre (Singapore)
Certified to administer the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS),
by: Monash University (Australia)
MEMBER OF:
- Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society
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Penny is currently in the final month of her PhD in Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, specialising in cognitive development in children with autism. Penny obtained her undergraduate degree in psychology from National University of Singapore (NUS) and her Masters degree in Applied Psychology specialising in Counselling Psychology at Nanyang Technological University.
In Singapore, Penny has experience working for the Down Syndrome Association, Autism Resource Centre and a private learning centre. She also spent a few years as a lecturer in psychology and counselling at Nanyang Polytechnic and at SIM University where she taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
During her time in New Zealand, Penny has gained a wealth of experience working for various organisations such as Cloud Nine, Autism Intervention Trust and Autism New Zealand. At Victoria University of Wellington, Penny lectured and tutored in Introduction to Psychology and Developmental Psychology. She has also presented her research around the world at international conferences and symposiums.
She is able to conduct psychological and educational assessments in:
- Cognitive assessments including IQ testing
- Diagnosis for developmental disabilities such as autism and ADHD
- Educational aptitude including giftedness
- Learning disabilities and dyslexia
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