About Founder

Hi, I’m Joey and I am an experienced psychotherapist. For a long time I have been blessed to work in mental health field and am very passionate about supporting people with the difficulties and challenges that life can bring.

As the founder of Healthy Mode Consulting, I have many years of experience working in the hospital psychiatric service and community mental health services, with extensive expertise in treating complex clinical presentations. I have completed comprehensive training and supervision in a range of therapeutic approaches for different psychological issues.

I adopt a warm and approachable manner, listening attentively to fully understand how best to support your needs. Many clients have remarked that my therapeutic approach is uniquely effective in addressing issues they had been unable to resolve in the past.

I was originally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) then was trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for both Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Eating Disorders. Like CBT and DBT, these skill-based interventions are taught using cognitive and behavior-oriented therapeutic techniques and the primary treatment focus is on the present. Through my work with people who experience recurring life patterns, I have come to strongly believe that the origins of problematic patterns and challenging relationships stem from unmet core emotional needs in early life. Feelings generated by unfilled needs are deep and are parts of client’s life that are often recognised as subconscious contents. It’s based on an emotional state rather than an intellectual level- it is particularly important to clients who experience complex trauma, attachment disruptions or personality vulnerabilities/disorders because some of these stuck points are deep and doesn’t have as much of a cognitive tone to it.

I started my Schema Therapy (ST) journey in 2022. ST has a strong emphasis on early development and experiential techniques, such as imagery rescripting and chair dialogues, which are extensively used to change the client’s emotional experiences. If the DBT therapist acts as a ‘coach’ for the client, while the ST therapist acts, to a limited extent, as a ‘good guide’.

The majority of my individual work is now in Schema Therapy and DBT. I have completed trainings accredited by International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) in the field of treating Chronic mood and anxiety disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Avoidant/Dependant Personality Disorders, Complex PTSD and Eating Disorders. I am currently undergoing process to be an ISST Accredited Schema Therapist (Individual).

As a DBT therapist, I co-facilitate DBT skill groups in my office alongside individual DBT skill training and phone coaching.

I also integrate skill-based methodologies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR into my approach when appropriate.

Additionally, I have special interest in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) population. I have completed training in the Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and have been using this methodology with OCD clients.

I am a trilingual therapist, apart from English, I also speak Mandarin and Japanese. I am passionate about working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients.

Targeted Psychological Therapies

Schema Therapy (ST)

Schema Therapy is an integrative method that deeply explores the origins of emotional distress. My focus on early developmental experiences helps clients reshape their emotional narratives for lasting change.

Eating Disorder Treatment

I often integrate Schema Therapy into treatment for Eating Disorders. Supporting clients to move beyond symptom management by exploring the deeper roots of their disordered eating patterns, finding greater self-acceptance, and healing from past pain and trauma.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

DBT helps you build
practical skill for managing
overwhelming emotions,
increasing distress tolerance,
and to build a life you want to
live. I facilitate 10-20 weeks DBT Skills Group alongside individual DBT and Phone Coaching which are recognised as standard components for DBT program.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment

With specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention, I help clients manage and reduce OCD symptoms, paving the way for a more fulfilling life.

Treatment for Complex PTSD and Trauma

I provide an integrative therapeutic approach to help clients achieve emotional stability, process difficult experiences, and experience deeper healing from past wounds. Drawing on evidence-based therapies including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Areas of Work

Dysfunctional emotional bonds and attachment issues originating from the family of origin
Emotional regulation and management
Suicidal ideation and Self-harm behaviors
Eating disorders and body image concerns
Complex trauma, including sexual trauma
Anxiety issue
Alcohol, drug, and other addiction issues
Emotional regulation and management
Domestic violence
Parent–child relationships
Adjustment challenges for international students and new immigrants
Interpersonal relationship difficulties
Perfectionism
Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
Work–life balance
Inner conflict and self-sabotage
Separation and divorce

Why Choose Healthy Mode Consulting?

Beyond the standards Approach

We view the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of meaningful change. We place a strong emphasis on attunement, collaboration, and responsiveness, ensuring that each client's emotional needs are recognised and addressed throughout the therapeutic process. By creating a safe, secure, and emotionally supportive environment, clients can experience new ways of relating to themselves and others. We believe that this corrective emotional experience provides the foundation for emotional growth, resilience, and lasting healing.

Targeted Psychological Interventions

We provide targeted, evidence-based psychotherapies tailored to the specific difficulties each client is experiencing, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Our founder has undertaken extensive advanced training in the treatment of complex and often "hard-to-treat" mental health conditions, helping clients overcome long-standing barriers to recovery and move beyond their stuck points.

Warm and collaborative approach

Our founder is known for a warm, approachable, and compassionate therapeutic style. Central to their work is a genuine curiosity about each client's unique story and emotional narratives. Clients often report feeling deeply understood, with their thoughts, feelings, and unmet needs carefully explored rather than overlooked.