Our supervisors (Monash Malaysia)

As all of our counsellors and clinical psychologists on the roster are trainees, they will be supervised by experienced licensed/ accredited supervisors as they strive to become competent professionals. Our supervisors have great track records in training competent counsellors and psychologists to work with various populations, human problems, and develop fluency in psychotherapeutic theories.

Meet our counselling clinical supervisors:

Justin Yap Yee Aun

Registered Counsellor (KB05802, PA05196), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling), Lecturer

Justin is a Counsellor who’s been in the mental health industry for more than 15 years. Presently the Director of Clinical Training at Monash University Malaysia, he coordinates the Counselling Practicum and Counselling Internship while supervising counselling students for their clinical practice.

He has played many different roles such as a Private Counselor, Lecturer, Counseling Supervisor, Corporate Trainer, Talent Assessor, and Head of Product Development in a social enterprise. Featured previously in MyStarjobs and Readers Digest, he is a regular speaker on topics such as stress management, human personality, communication, and career decision making. With a passion to help the masses, he now focuses on training the next generation of counsellors to ensure more people get mental health support.

Eric Hiew Meng Hao

Registered Counsellor (KB06660, PA06151), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling)

Eric is a Malaysian Registered and Licensed Counsellor and an adjunct supervisor at Monash University Malaysia. He has 5 years of clinical/coaching experience working with individuals, couples and families with mental health-related issues such as but not limited to depression, anxiety, work-related stress, couple's relationship distress and infidelity. On top of his clinical work, he is also providing supervision to Post-Graduate level students in their clinical work.

Raymond Lee

Registered Counsellor (KB025292, PA01825, CTRTC), Trainer, Clinical Supervisor (Counselling)

Raymond has been actively promoting mental wellbeing in corporate settings, education settings, and community as a Counsellor and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) professional since 2011. He has had experience in providing counselling services to youth, adults, and the elderly, covering a wide range of issues such as career planning, suicide, self-esteem, stress management, depression, and existential crisis.

Raymond is Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Certified, trained in Critical Incident Stress Management by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, a Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor, and a HRDCorp Accredited Trainer. He started to assume the role of supervisor in 2018 overseeing the development of counselling interns and young counsellors.

Yiew Sook Pin

Registered Counsellor (KB01789, PA01311), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling), EAP Consultant

Sook Pin is a registered counsellor with more than 15 years of experience working with individuals, children, family and couples in various mental health related issues, such as trauma, emotional distress, grief and bereavement, parenting, marital etc. One of her focus areas is Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support. As an EAP consultant, she has gained valuable experience working with a whole range of corporate clients in providing training and EAP support such as crisis intervention, change and transition support etc.

Her current therapy approaches are Existential Therapy and Internal Family Systems. She is also integrating other orientations such as Mindfulness, Art Expressive, Sandplay, Metaphoric Card, Neurofeedback into my practice.

Besides that, she is passionate about holistic wellness which I believe that body-mind balance is very crucial to our well-being. She is currently also a yoga instructor integrating the concept of mind-body balance and mindfulness in her practice and teaching.

Tong Li Fern

Registered Counsellor (KB05067, PA04356), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling), Lecturer

Li Fern is a licensed counsellor with the Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM) since 2013. She is currently a lecturer at Monash University Malaysia where she also serves as the counselling internship coordinator. With over 5 years of supervisory experience, she has guided numerous training counsellors.

Due to her background in employee assistance programmes (EAP), she has journeyed alongside clients through planned and unplanned life transitions. She helps clients find meaning and be congruent. While she mainly practices the Satir transformational systemic approach, she also uses action-oriented and solution-building methods to facilitate personal and career growth. In addition to her counselling work, she delivers talks and trainings in both education and corporate settings.

Priscilla Maria De Netto, PhD

Registered Counsellor (KB08531, PA08126), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling), Lecturer, ACA

Priscilla is a licensed and registered professional counsellor with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Priscilla holds a PhD in Psychology with research expertise in the realm of romantic relationships. As a psychology lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, she specializes in counselling, relationship science, cultural psychology, and positive psychology.

Priscilla believes there is no health without mental health and views counselling as self-care and a safe space for personal and relationship growth. Her goal is to help individuals work towards the best version of themselves and couples to build positive synergy with their partner to propel their relationship forward. Priscilla has experience in managing various struggles with her clients including anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem, and career concerns. She has also worked with refugees offering culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care to individuals facing significant challenges, such as violence and prosecution.

Priscilla’s integrative approach combines various therapeutic modalities, namely Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and Mindfulness tailored to each client's needs. Likewise, Priscilla draws on her counselling experience and psychological research background adapting her teaching approach to each of her student's specific needs. Priscilla’s hope is providing a safe and nurturing environment for the next generation of counsellors to explore and find their unique strengths and approaches in offering effective support and promoting mental well-being for their clients.

Natasha Kaylin Stanley

Registered Counsellor (KB09125, PA08735), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling), Sessional Tutor

Natasha is a Licensed and Registered Counsellor in Malaysia. She is also a sessional tutor and clinical supervisor at Monash University Malaysia. Natasha has been working in the mental health industry since 2018, where she provides counselling services to individuals ranging from students to working adults. She counsels on issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, and occupational stress. Her aim in empowering clients, has led her to pursue a role as a clinical supervisor where she seeks to guide trainees in assisting the society with mental health support.

Azah Yazmin

Registered Counsellor (KB02333, PA03793), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling)

Azah supports supervisees with warmth, clarity, and a reflective approach that nurtures emotional literacy and professional confidence. She brings 15 years of private practice experience in both the UK and Malaysia and specialises in couple counselling and multicultural counselling. Azah is a registered counsellor and supervisor committed to bridging theory and practice in meaningful, culturally attuned ways.

Tan Jia Yue (JY)

Registered Counsellor (KB09733, PA09358), Clinical Supervisor (Counselling), Lecturer

Jia Yue is a Licensed and Registered Counsellor in Malaysia, serving as lecturer and clinical supervisor with Monash University Malaysia. He completed his clinical training throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on facilitating individuals making sense of uncertainties, dilemmas, gut feelings, and difficult emotions. While Jia Yue believes that the world of counselling is pluralistic, that there are diverse ways of knowing and helping, he is committed to the person-centered approach with a relational and existential lens. He believes in consistently facilitating open, non-violent conversation and dialogue, and when there is talk, there is hope.

His other duties include teaching subjects on counselling and positive psychology to undergraduates* and provide backend support to the running of counselling practicum.

*Undergraduates of Monash's psychology program are advised to not pick trainees supervised by Jia Yue (JY) as he would have access to their case related information while potentially serving as their instructor.

Meet our clinical psychology supervisors:

Lee Ji Kwan (Shawn), PhD

Registered Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC[CP]00019, CP1-0075), Clinical Supervisor, Senior Lecturer

Shawn Lee is a practicing Clinical Psychologist, specializing in using cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical hypnosis to manage depression, anxiety and pain.

He is a sought-after speaker at corporate events and training programs on mental health and wellbeing where he helps his audience to understand the differences between normal levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and when it becomes a clinical disorder, and how to manage it and when to seek help. He has also conducted training programs on sleep management, communications and conflict resolution, and goal-setting and behavioral change.

Shawn is a senior lecturer at Monash University Malaysia and the Director of Clinical Practice and Engagement under the Department of Psychology. He is the Chief Clinical Psychologist of MuHeal, a digital health technology company based in China. In addition, Shawn is a visiting psychologist at Hospital Selayang’s Pain Clinic. He also runs a private psychological services centre, Psycle Consultancy and Training, where he sees selected clients, as well as providing supervision and training to clinical psychologists in training.

Shawn completed his PhD at Universiti Putra Malaysia, on psychological techniques to manage chronic pain. He earned his Master in Clinical Psychology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Shawn’s professional affiliations are with the Malaysian Allied Health Professional Council (MAHPC[CP]00019), Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (CP1-0075), Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain (Treasurer and Life Member), American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ID: 25812), and International Association for the Study of Pain (Full Member). He is also a HRDC Accredited Trainer (ID: 28079).

Corporate clients where Shawn has provided training programs include PETRONAS, RHB Bank, SME Bank, Bank Pembangunan, Allianz, PIDM, AXA General Insurance, Hong Leong Assurance, TuneProtect, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, MaGIC, Mitsubishi, Lotus’s, Teleflex International, and many more.

Sadia Saleem, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, Associate Professor

Dr. Sadia Saleem is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and educator with more than 17 years of experience in mental health, higher education, and professional training. She currently serves as Course Director for the competency-based Master of Clinical Psychology program at Monash University Malaysia, where she is involved in teaching, supervision, curriculum development, and clinical training. Her expertise includes child and adolescent mental health, parenting and family functioning, women’s mental health, sleep and mental health, and culturally responsive psychological assessment and intervention. Her research focuses on understanding risk and protective factors influencing mental health across diverse populations, including migrant and refugee families. In addition to her academic and research work, Dr. Sadia has extensive experience supervising postgraduate clinical psychology trainees and is actively involved in implementation science, collaborating with community organizations and healthcare settings to strengthen mental health services, professional training, and evidence-based practice. She is passionate about fostering supportive and culturally sensitive learning environments that promote the development of ethical, competent, and compassionate mental health practitioners.

Sara Subhan, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, Senior Lecturer

Dr. Sara Subhan is a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia with over a decade of academic, clinical, and research experience. She earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology, focusing on mental toughness and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Over the past fifteen years, she has develop expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma, grief, sport psychology, and psychotherapy. Her clinical work is informed by culturally sensitive practice, curriculum development and teaching, designing case-based learning experiences, role-play assessments, and skills training sessions that bridge theory and applied practice. Her research focuses on trauma, grief, and psychosocial wellbeing across diverse populations. Her work examines the psychological consequences of childhood adversities, non-suicidal self-injury, and abuse, particularly in adults.

Justine Thong Jian Ai, PhD

Registered Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC[CP]00343, CP1-0210), Clinical Supervisor, Senior Lecturer

Dr. Justine Thong Jian Ai is a Senior Clinical Psychologist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with over nine years of experience in clinical practice. Her expertise includes religion, culture, and indigenous psychology. She specializes in working with adults and adolescents, offering evidence-based therapy for a range of concerns, including anxiety disorders, trauma, and behavioural addictions.

Sanjida Khan, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, Senior Lecturer

Dr. Sanjida Khan is a Senior Lecturer at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she was awarded the Gold Medal for outstanding academic achievement. She began her professional career as a practising psychologist before transitioning into academia at Jagannath University, Bangladesh. Later, she was awarded a PhD in Psychology from Monash University Malaysia.

Dr. Khan has extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in clinical psychology. A major component of her academic role involved training and mentoring postgraduate students in clinical practice and professional skills development. She was actively involved in establishing the Central Counseling Center at Jagannath University, where she served as the lead clinical supervisor for psychology interns and students in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. She also initiated and led several community-based mental health awareness and promotion programs for university students.

Tan Lee Thung (Nicole)

Registered Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC[CP]00441, CP1-0231), Clinical Supervisor

Nicole Tan Lee Thung is a clinical psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her PhD at Monash University Malaysia. Her research explores childhood trauma, shame, and self-identity, and she is deeply committed to practising in a way that is both culturally sensitive and insight-driven, particularly within the Malaysian context.

Since beginning her practice in 2017, Nicole has supported clients across the lifespan, from children as young as four to older adults, supporting them through a wide range of concerns, including complex trauma, ADHD, parenting challenges, pregnancy-related transitions, anxiety, depression, and identity development. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and integrates these approaches to suit each client’s individual needs.

Nicole’s therapeutic work is grounded in the belief that cultivating insight helps clients build the inner resources they need to respond more effectively to life’s challenges. As a clinical supervisor, she brings this same spirit of curiosity and care to mentoring other clinicians in their professional growth.

Beyond the therapy room, Nicole is a familiar voice in the Malaysian mental health landscape. She regularly appears on the radio to advocate for mental well-being, challenge stigma, and make psychological insights more accessible to the public. She is also a co-founder of We Rather Bee, a mental health initiative that designs accessible tools to encourage and normalize meaningful conversations around mental health. Nicole is passionate about creating spaces- where mental health is understood, inclusive, and deeply human.

Cheng Kah Hoe

Registered Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC[CP]00390, CP1-0410), Clinical Supervisor

Cheng Kah Hoe is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor who brings a decade of professional experience in mental health, trauma-informed care, and humanitarian service.

Kah Hoe's clinical practice started in 2022, after providing essential psychosocial support to the marginalised populations since 2015. His clinical work primarily focuses on individual psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults navigating complex clinical distress, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and severe stress. He has a special focus in the humanitarian field, working extensively with refugees, survivors of violence and torture, and other vulnerable populations.

Kah Hoe's supervisory philosophy centers on safeguarding client outcomes while cultivating the next generation of clinically competent, ethically grounded practitioners. He utilizes a structured, comprehensive competency framework that integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and humanitarian-oriented practice. This framework focuses on normative accountability; ethical compliance; clinical competency development using various methods; and restorative support in growth and recovery.

Kah Hoe completed his Master of Clinical Psychology from HELP University in 2022, following the completion of his Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in 2014. He completed the specialized Supervisor Training Workshop for Clinical Psychologists (STAP) in Malaysia in October 2025.

Yap Chee Khong

Registered Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC[CP]00069, CP1-0210), Clinical Supervisor

Mr. Yap Chee Khong is a registered clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor with over a decade of experience in mental healthcare across Singapore and Malaysia. Since completing his Master of Clinical Psychology at HELP University in 2013, he has worked in multidisciplinary healthcare settings alongside medical professionals, supporting individuals facing a wide range of psychological and physical health challenges.

Currently, Mr. Yap is a private practitioner at CK Psychology Consultancy, where he provides psychological assessment and therapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma- and stress-related difficulties, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His therapeutic work is primarily informed by evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Recently, he has integrated Schema Therapy in clinical practice.

As a clinical supervisor, Mr. Yap adopts a collaborative and reflective approach to supervision. Through exploratory dialogue, he supports supervisees in examining their therapeutic orientations and clinical decisions. This process helps cultivate greater therapeutic awareness, strengthens clinical confidence, and fosters insight into both areas of competence and opportunities for growth. When appropriate, he also provides didactic inputs to offer professional guidance and support trainees’ ongoing development as reflective practitioners.

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