OUR TEAM
Ronald Lee Wei Shiong
Head of Department, CPCS
Counsellor (LKM Reg. No. KB06469)
MCounselling (HELP), BA (Psych) (Monash)
Ronald has been working at the Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services, HELP University since February 2016. He is also an active volunteer counsellor and trainer at the Community Health Care Center, PT Foundation. Ronald has experienced working with individuals with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, and grief. His area of interest is in health psychology, specifically on health behavior change and lifestyle management. He frequently incorporates mindfulness techniques in facilitating therapy and change.
Sandy Clarke
Counsellor (LKM Reg. No. S-22; ACA Reg. No. 19392)
Masters, Counselling (Monash)
Sandy is a registered and licensed counsellor in Malaysia and Australia, and primarily trained in Existential psychotherapy, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotion Focused Therapy.
He has conducted numerous workshops on subjects such as mindfulness, meditation, and resilience, and he co-presented on the topic of Post-Traumatic Growth: Overcoming Grief and Loss with Mindfulness at the 2018 International Conference on Existential-Humanistic Psychology alongside Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eugene Tee.
He is also an active volunteer for Relate Malaysia, supporting the NGO's social media and marketing, which ties in with his previous career, working as a journalist and broadcaster for over 10 years before moving to Malaysia in 2015. Sandy writes the bi-weekly 'Sunny Side Up' column in The Star newspaper and is the author of 'Mindfulness and Emotions: Understanding Your Mind and the Benefits of Being Present', published by MPH in 2019.
Farahah binti Rosni
Clinical Psychologist
MClinPsych, BSocSc Hons (Psych) (UKM)
Farahah is a clinical psychologist, graduating from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2021. Since her previous clinical practicums at Hospital Permai Johor Bahru and UiTM Specialist Clinic Selayang, she has worked with people with a variety of mental health issues including depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, and interpersonal issues.
In therapy, Farahah hopes to improve individuals’ well-being by providing them with a safe space to learn about themselves and better coping mechanisms. As an active volunteer with the Malaysian Red Crescent society (MRCS), she is also involved in community-based programs aimed at providing mental health and psychosocial support for children, especially during disasters and crises.
Nur Syafiqa Balqis Md. Din
Clinical Psychologist
MClinPsych (UKM), BSc (Hons) Psych (IUMW)
Syafiqa is a clinical psychologist graduated from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her clinical practicums at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Tanjung Rambutan, Perak have equipped her with the knowledge and experience to offer psychological assessments and interventions for adults, children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders. She also has experiences in executive coaching which caters to employees’ general wellness, coping skills, stress management and resilience building. Throughout her experience, Syafiqa has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and she’s passionate about providing a culturally informed and evidencedbased mental health services to the community. She believes in the person-centered approach that fits the betterment of her client’s condition, while enhancing the individual’s strengths, skills and eventually their quality of life
Esther Chu
Counsellor (LKM Reg. No. KB08532; ACA Reg. No. 13405)
Masters, Counselling (Monash)
Esther is a registered and licensed counsellor in both Malaysia and Australia. She works with individuals with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-acceptance, and trauma. She also works extensively with couples, marriage and families, focusing on the interactions and connections between each other to help them address any issues present in their relationship(s). She is certified as a Systemic Therapist by SATIR, Canada, and is currently undergoing her certification in Gottman Couples Therapy. Her goal is to help you pursue a holistic concept of wellbeing by supporting and empowering you with the ability to make the most of your lives in the face of unique struggles and challenges.
Anushea Sudhakaran
BPsych (Hons), HELP University
CPCS Co-ordinator
Anushea currently works as the CPCS Coordinator. She graduated from HELP University with a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) degree. Throughout her time as an undergraduate, she was an active member of the student community as the secretary of the Psychology Student Union in 2021. Anushea is passionate about youth mental health in Malaysia and has explored this interest through community-based projects, being a guest speaker on the Borak Minda Podcast by MINDAKAMI and contributing to My Mind On Film – a local youth mental health film festival.