Suki Khoo

Psychology graduate and Master of Counselling candidate at Monash University, finishing in Dec 2026, with supervised counselling experience across two organisations, plus experience in coaching and clinical hypnotherapy. Has completed 132 hours of counselling client contact, 26 hours of individual supervision, and 10 hours of group supervision, along with more than 130 hours of coaching and clinical hypnotherapy experience. Uses an integrative, client-centred approach informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), attachment theory and trauma-informed principles.

Also draws on knowledge of love languages, the Gottman Method for couples counselling and inner-child healing approaches, where appropriate to clients’ needs and within the scope of training and supervision. Committed to supporting individuals and couples in developing emotional awareness, understanding relationship patterns, strengthening communication and identifying meaningful, sustainable change. Combines psychological knowledge, reflective practice and over 20 years of personal-service experience with a strong interest in family well-being, parenting support, trauma-informed care and mental-health education.

Counselling Intern - THK Family Service Centre

(2026-06 - 2026-10)

• Provide supervised counselling support to individuals, couples and families experiencing emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, parenting challenges and relationship concerns.
• Apply relevant counselling approaches, including CBT, EFT, SFT, ACT and MI, according to the presenting concerns, session objectives and supervisory guidance.
• Used relationship frameworks, including love languages and Gottman Method concepts, where relevant to couples’ communication, expectations and relationship dynamics.
• Use attachment theory and trauma-informed principles to explore emotional responses, relationship patterns, underlying needs and relevant personal experiences.
• Support clients in identifying strengths, clarifying concerns, exploring options and developing practical steps towards their goals.
• Apply reflective listening, emotional validation, open-ended questioning and summarising to facilitate client awareness and engagement.
• Prepare case documentation and reflect on session processes, client responses and areas for professional development.
• Participate in individual and group supervision to review clinical work, consider alternative formulations and strengthen ethical, culturally responsive practice.

Counselling Intern - Insightful Counselling & Training

(2026-03 - 2026-09)

• Undertook supervised counselling practice and professional learning in a counselling and training setting.
• Applied relevant CBT, EFT, SFT, ACT and MI principles, alongside attachment-informed and trauma-informed perspectives, to support client exploration and goal development.
• Incorporated inner-child healing concepts, where appropriate and within the scope of training and supervision, to support exploration of emotional needs and recurring patterns.
• Developed skills in therapeutic communication, case reflection and integrating psychological concepts into client-centred practice.
• Used supervision and reflective learning to strengthen awareness of client needs, therapeutic choices and professional boundaries.

Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy Practice - Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy Practice

More than 130 hours combined

• Supported clients in exploring personal and professional goals, identifying barriers to change and developing practical action plans.
• Used coaching skills such as reflective questioning, strengths-based exploration, goal setting and accountability to facilitate self-awareness and personal development.
• Applied clinical hypnotherapy techniques within the scope of training and competence, including relaxation, visualisation and ego-strengthening approaches where appropriate.
• Supported clients in exploring emotional responses, stress-related concerns and behavioural patterns.
• Integrated coaching and hypnotherapy learning with a reflective, client-centred approach, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and referral considerations.

Founder, Mental-Health Education and Programme Development - Healing Harbour Asia (HHA)

(2025-07)

• Developed preliminary concepts for educational workshops and learning resources focused on emotional awareness, relationship skills, parenting and inner-child healing.
• Prepared learning-needs analysis and competency-development materials relating to professional learning in the mental-health and helping professions.
• Applied psychological knowledge and adult-learning principles to the preliminary design of client-focused services and mental-health education initiatives.

Founder and Business Owner - In Love Beauty

(2013-07)

• Manage daily business operations, service delivery and client relationships.
• Train staff in technical competencies, communication and professional service standards.
• Develop leadership, problem-solving, people-management and team-development skills.
• Build long-term client relationships through attentive listening, service quality and effective communication.

Beauty Consultant - Jiale Spa Pte Ltd

(2008-05 - 2013-07)

• Conducted client consultations and provided professional beauty services.
• Identified client needs and recommended appropriate services.
• Developed strong interpersonal communication and client relationship-management skills.

Business Co-owner - Monita Beauty & Hair Salon

(2007-01 - 2008-04)

• Supported daily business operations and service delivery.
• Trained staff in technical skills, client communication and service standards.

Beautician - Suzhou Xin Yu Beauty Salon and Xiamen Dai Shu Beauty Salon - China

(2003-05 - 2005-10)

• Provided professional beauty services and client consultations.

Owner - YingYing Photography Studio

(2000-04 - 2003-04)

• Managed business operations and client service delivery.

Coaching Support - Lion Befrienders

(2025-02 - 2025-08)

• Provide coaching support to executive- and managerial-level staff, supporting reflection, self-awareness and personal development.

Youth Mentor - #amPowered @ ITE Community – MENDAKI Singapore

(2025-07 - 2025-12)

• Participate in youth mentoring and community-support activities.

Community Volunteer - Glass Roof Community

(2018)

• Support community events and activities.

Fundraising Volunteer - Singapore Red Cross

(2017 - 2018)

• Participated in fundraising events and related volunteer activities.

Master of Counselling - Counselling - Monash University (2025-02)

Honours Degree - Psychology - University of Essex (2023-01 - 2024-06)

Diploma - Clinical Hypnotherapy - London College of Clinical Hypnosis (Asia) (2024-11 - 2026-04)

Diploma - Inner Child Healing - Centre of Excellence (2025-04 - 2025-08)

ICF-related Coaching Certificate - NTUC LearningHub (2024-10 - 2025-01)

Train-the-Trainer Certificate / Advanced Certified Industry Trainer - ITE (2024-10 - 2025-05)

Specialist Diploma - Leadership and People Management - Kaplan Professional, Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (2018)

Professional Diploma - Leadership and People Management - Kaplan Professional, Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (2017)

Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) - Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (2014 - 2015)

Diploma in Beauty Salon Business Management and CIDESCO International Beauty Diploma - Hong Kong Monita Beauty School, Xiamen Branch, China (2005-01 - 2007-08)