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Diane Choo

Senior Psychotherapist

Diane is a counsellor with 15 years of experience, specialising in adolescents and young adults. She supports clients through emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, and school, work, or family difficulties. Her humanistic approach emphasises creating a safe space for self-discovery and healing.

Diane integrates cognitive-behavioral and expressive arts techniques, and draws on clients’ spirituality and faith in therapy. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy, with additional training in psychospirituality and trauma-informed AF-EMDR.

Her experience spans schools, nonprofits, teacher and parent workshops, and church-based youth support.

Credentials
  • Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, City University, London
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology, University of Nottingham
  • Post Graduate Diploma is Expressive Arts Therapy, Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Clinical Member and Registered Counsellor, Singapore Association of Counselling
  • Member of Singapore Psychological Society
In-Depth Profile

With 15 years of experience, Diane Choo is a counsellor who specialises in working with adolescents and young adults. She addresses a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+, and school, work, and family-related difficulties.

Diane is a compassionate counsellor who believes in a humanistic approach — that every individual has the capacity for self-discovery and fulfilment. She understands that telling one’s story takes time and can be daunting, and she strives to provide a safe and sacred space for her clients to share.

In her practice, Diane uses cognitive behavioural and expressive arts techniques. She also believes in drawing on the client’s spirituality and faith in their healing journey.

Diane holds a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Expressive Arts Therapy. She has a certificate in Psychospirituality and is trauma-informed, with training in Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (AF-EMDR).

Diane has 15 years of experience across various schools and non-profit agencies. Her contributions include teacher training, student workshops, and parenting workshops. She also supports many young adults in her church. In her free time, Diane enjoys reading fantasy novels, watching Pixar films, and exploring new places with her husband.