Calvin has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, having worked in diverse settings such as psychiatric clinics, hospitals, schools, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Growing up in a challenging and adverse childhood environment, he has been deeply committed to his own healing journey while supporting others who suffer from emotional pain. This personal experience inspired him to further his education in mental health and dedicate himself to the helping profession.
Known for his friendly, empathetic, and authentic, Calvin supports clients by embracing their emotions and life stories, guiding them toward more meaningful and fulfilling lives. His therapeutic approach integrates person-centered principles with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With compassion and sensitivity, he helps clients explore the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors underlying their struggles, while equipping them with practical skills to accept life’s challenges and move toward their desired goals.
Calvin is the recipient of the ACTKL Supervision Scholarship and is currently pursuing his doctoral studies at the University of Malaya, where he focuses on applying ACT to clinical populations. He is also passionate about raising public awareness of mental health and has been invited by schools and NGOs to deliver talks and training sessions.
Calvin holds an MSocSc in Counselling Psychology from The National University of Malaysia and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Leeds, UK. He is fluent in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia, and works with teenagers, young adults, and adults, specializing in anxiety and depression, academic issues, family issues, and LGBTQ concerns. He is a registered counsellor with the Board of Counsellors Malaysia (LKM), members the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences (ACBS), and the International Counselling Association of Malaysia (PERKAMA).