OH LONG YUAN

I'm an advocate for mental health and well-being, and I am currently working towards being a registered psychotherapist in Singapore and Australia, under the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Credentials
• Graduate Certificate in Counselling, Flinders University
• Levels 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship, with Heike McCahon
• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Essentials (EFIT Levels 1 & 2), with Heike McCahon
• Choice Theory / Reality Therapy Basic Intensive Training, with Glasser Institute for Choice Theory - US, mentorship and role-plays with faculty members Ashley Judith Klefman, Mona Dunkin & Sharon Carder-Jackson
• Assessment and Intervention with Suicidal Clients, from Dr John Sommers-Flanagan

I am passionate about pottery. It teaches me to be more present, to embrace setbacks, and to build resilience. I'm Oh Clay is a small batch, handmade ceramic brand I am building. Follow my journey here.

I love staying active. I run, trek, attend group fitness classes, and will be starting on Aikido soon. I also enjoy brewing pour-over coffee, and practicing mindfulness.

Connecting with nature is important to me, and I am working towards being a certified Forest Therapy Guide under the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).

Through writing on Substack, I also share my journey on starting over - the lessons, struggles and triumphs of rebuilding a meaningful life by 35.

Honouring the past, savouring the present, and writing the future.