Swanie Khoo
FOUNDER | PSYCHOTHERAPIST | MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELLOR | RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST
- Doctoral candidate in Clinical Counselling
- Masters of Arts in Counselling
- Certified in Trauma-focussed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Completed Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Completed Level 1 and 2 Gottman Method Couples' Therapy
- Completed training in Emotion Focussed Couples' Therapy
- Certified in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Completed training in Theraplay Level 1 and 2
- Registered Member of Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (Singapore) - Level 3: Certified Master Practioner
Swanie Khoo holds a Masters of Arts (Counseling). She is a Marriage and Family Counsellor and a Trauma Therapist with the Singapore Trauma Network for Children (KKH). An acclaimed Psychotherapist, through years of clinical sessions working with couples and individuals, parent and children, journeying with many, across a wide range of psychopathology and mental health issues, to improve well-being and bring healing. She is also an accredited facilitator for Prepare/Enrich Marriage Program, and accredited trainer/facilitator for Parenting with Confidence workshops. In addition to the professional work, she volunteers with OvertheRainbow.org and Focus on the Family Singapore, as a workshop trainer/facilitator, promoting mental health wellness for youth and family life.
The therapeutic journey with couples and individuals will be based on an integration of scientifically grounded psychodynamic psychotherapy, Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy (trained in Level 1 & 2) and emotion-focused interventions (completed training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). She has a wide-spectrum of experience working with couples, parents and children, and individuals across a range of mental health, interpersonal and behavioural issues.
Couples Therapy Work
Her experience is culminated through years of counselling practice – mainly working with couples, parents and children, and individuals, . She helps couples work through their conflicts by understanding their negative interaction cycle, and by breaking down their barriers in communication. She helps couples address unmet needs and underlying emotions and to interact in more loving, responsive and more emotionally connected ways which results in a more enduring and secured relationship.
Parent and Child Therapy Work
In her work with parents and children, she uses play therapy to observe and gain insights into a child’s problems. She would then help the child to explore emotions and deal with unresolved trauma. Through play, children can learn new coping mechanisms and how to redirect inappropriate behaviours. She would require parents' involvement in the child's therapy journey, as it is a journey together with parents to help them through their difficulties with their children. This help parents improve relationships with their children and gives them tools and skills in the parenting journey.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy with clients has been her pinnacle work with her clientele -specialising in working through unresolved past trauma, childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and a wide range of mental health difficulties like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar and personality disorders.
Swanie's experience was built through years of working in private practice in Singapore, and serving various NGOs – volunteering in various Girls’ Home in Singapore, Focus on the Family and Over the Rainbow. The crux of her work focussed on rebuilding family relationships, strengthening bonds, and helping individuals heal through attachment psychotherapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Swanie is an expat who has been in Singapore for more than 20 years and has four children. She had also lived in the US and Australia before settling down in Singapore. She’s passionate about helping couples and individuals, parents and children, to bring hope and healing to those who are hurting in their relationships, and empowering them toward a purpose, meaning, and wholeness.
Marcus Daniel Lim
Life, Career and Relationship Coach | Corporate Trainer and Facilitator | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Marcus Daniel Lim is a certified coach, corporate trainer, and facilitator, specializing in team-building, personal leadership, resilience, change management, and self-awareness topics. With extensive experience, Marcus has led numerous workshops and training programs for youths, young executives, and aspiring people managers across various countries in Asia and Europe. Through these initiatives, Marcus equips clients with essential skills and insights to excel in today's dynamic and competitive business landscape.
Marcus's dedication to personal and professional development is underscored by a diverse range of certifications, including:
- Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker
- Certified Points of You (POY) Facilitator
- Certified Enneagram Practitioner
- Certified ICA Professional Career Coach
- Certified KnowDell Career Advisor
- Certified Agile Coach
- Certified Agile Team Facilitator
- WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) Trainer
- Certified Mental Wellness Coach and Facilitator
Marcus is a seasoned professional renowned for his extensive experience in regional and global leadership within the consumer and retail sectors. He has held pivotal roles at industry giants such as Nike, Procter and Gamble, and adidas, amassing over two decades of hands-on experience. Marcus's journey extends beyond corporate achievements; it embodies resilience, courage, and inspiration. Having battled and overcome cancer twice, most recently in 2020, Marcus's personal triumphs have deeply influenced his perspective on life and leadership. His story, recognized with the Singapore Health Inspirational Patient Awards 2024, has inspired countless others to embrace adversity with courage and tenacity.
Marcus's journey into life transformation and resilience coaching is not just a profession but a profound calling deeply rooted in his personal experiences. Since 1997, Marcus has dedicated himself to guiding individuals through the toughest of challenges, drawing upon his unique blend of corporate leadership prowess and unwavering resilience.
With a track record of transformative results, Marcus has empowered countless individuals to navigate life's storms with courage and grace. His approach is not just about overcoming obstacles but about embracing them as catalysts for growth and transformation.
