Dr Felicia Tay is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Beacon Psychology, who is trained to work with individuals across the lifespan. She is most passionate about working with children and adolescents, journeying with them to navigate life’s challenges and actualising their potential. Felicia considers it a privilege to be able to listen to each child’s unique story, and values the importance of giving them undivided attention, unconditional acceptance, and a safe space to express themselves. Every child deserves someone who believes in them, and to be supported and empowered in overcoming their struggles, so that they can grow to appreciate their unique individual selves.

Felicia was a clinical psychologist at the National University Hospital of Singapore, with the Department of Paediatrics, honing her skills as a clinician and developing proficiency in assessment and therapy across a wide range of medical and psychological conditions in children and adolescents. Throughout her career, she amassed extensive experience working with various individuals, professionals, and stakeholders across hospital, school, and community settings, both local and overseas. Aside from having been a sessional lecturer at James Cook University for undergraduate psychology students, she was interviewed as a guest expert on national television and contributed to newspaper and magazine articles on the management of common youth-related issues. Following her strong belief in empowering caregivers and the communities with a sphere of influence in a young person’s life, she conducted webinars for non-profit organisations to teach and share her knowledge.

Before being a psychologist, she was a vivacious special needs educator for young children and a personal development mentor to youths with mild intellectual disability in Voluntary Welfare Organisations. Being an advocate for the underprivileged, she ensures their needs are heard so that each one can lead meaningful and independent lives.

Felicia was awarded the University Medal when she graduated with First Class Honours in Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Queensland, Australia. She earned the accolade of Dean’s Scholar, as well as Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement every semester during her undergraduate studies. She also holds a Masters of Science – Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice, with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Felicia attained her Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) from James Cook University, Singapore and was on the Dean’s List. In recent years, Felicia was awarded the COVID-19 Resilience Medal for her frontline contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

When she is not at work, Felicia enjoys creating fun-loving memories with her kids, spending quality time with family and friends, and savouring a comforting cup of coffee!