OH LONG YUAN

I'm an advocate for mental health and well-being, involved in crisis intervention, and currently training to be a registered psychotherapist in both Singapore and Australia, under the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

Credentials
Graduate Certificate in Counselling, Flinders University
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Essentials (EFIT Levels 1 & 2)
Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Basic Intensive Training
Levels 1 & 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Externship

I'm a ceramic hobbyist, and I'm Oh Clay is a small batch, handmade ceramic brand I am building. Follow my journey here and here.

I enjoy staying active through running, trekking, group fitness classes at BFT, and Aikido. I'm currently training to re-attempt the 6-stage, 250km Namib Race in 2026, while raising funds for the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS).

I also enjoy brewing pour-over coffee, practicing mindfulness, and connecting with nature. I'm working towards being a certified Forest Therapy Guide under the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT).

Through my writing on Substack, I reflect on what it means to start over, sharing lessons, struggles, and small triumphs as I rebuild a meaningful life by 35.