Ms. Tay Jia May 郑佳美

Clinical Psychologist 临床心理师

ABOUT MS. TAY
Jia May is a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of clinical experience working in diverse settings, such as hospitals, schools and the community across multiple countries (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan).

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She specialises in diagnostic assessments for autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder, IQ assessments, adaptive behaviour assessments, as well as psychotherapy for work-related stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and parenting-related issues.

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Jia May believes in creating a therapeutic space based on respect, acceptance and non-judgment, through paying attention and being mindful of clients’ cultural differences and various life circumstances. She is adept in different therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and mindfulness, recognising the importance of such evidence-based treatment modalities and adjusting them to suit individual clients’ needs and objectives.​

Jia May also has a special interest in organisational psychology, and provides both individuals and companies with services such as career consultation and guidance as well as Employment Assistance Programme (EAP), and the identification of at-risk employees.​

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Additionally, Jia May is an experienced lecturer and trainer, having conducted programs such as parenting training, EQ education and sleep management training for a variety of audience, which includes parents and corporate organisations

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS

Singapore

– Singapore Registered Psychologist (SRP)

– Full member of Singapore Psychological Society (MSPS)

Taiwan

– Taiwan Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Malaysia

– MOH Registered Psychologist : MAHPC(CP)00281
– Full member of Malaysia Society of Clinical Psychologist (MSCP)

– HRDF trainer

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USA

– International Affiliate Member of APA (Division 53)

– UCLA PEERS® School-Based Certified Providers

– Certified Positive Discipline Classroom Facilitator (PDA)

Others
-Trained in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition (ADOS-2)
-Trained in Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT)  
 

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

English, Mandarin, Malay, Hokkien(Taiwanese), Cantonese

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POPULATION

Children, Teenager, Adult, Older Adult

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SPECIALISATIONS

• Psychotherapy:  including Depression and Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Relationship issues, Life transition/ adjustment, Workplace stress and burnout, Personal and professional life coaching, Cognitive rehabilitation (after stroke and traumatic brain injury), Sleep management.

• Psychological assessment:  including Intelligence test, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Delay (ID), Cognitive assessment (memory, attention), Dyslexia, School Placement recommendation, Aptitude test.

• Early intervention:  for developmental needs for children, parent coaching, social skills training, play therapy.

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关于Ms.Tay临床心理师

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Ms.Tay 受训于台湾，是新加坡、马来西亚及台湾认证的临床心理师。

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曾服务于台湾国立与私立医院精神科、新加坡特殊学校与儿童临床服务。授课如“睡眠心理学”、“情绪沟通”课程。可使用华语、英语、广东话、福建话及马来语进行咨询。

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专长

• 心理治疗（忧鬱、焦虑情绪、人际关係、自信、工作压力管理、睡眠管理、哀伤历程）

• 自闭症、注意力不足/过动与其他儿童发展相关评估与介入

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她相信人有其与生俱来的内在资源，透过心理治疗的专业协助，协助不同的需求的来访者寻找突破与安放心之处。