Educational Qualifications

2012
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), James Cook University, Singapore

2005
BA (First Class Honours) in Psychology, University of Melbourne, Australia

2002
BA (Honours) in Theatre Studies, Gold Medal Award, National University of Singapore

Academic and Professional Experience

2025 – Present
Head, Psychology (Undergraduate Programme), Singapore University of Social Sciences

2023 – 2024
Senior Lecture, Psychology Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences

2018 – Present
Principal Clinical Psychologist, Healing Werkz

2019 – Present
Senior Clinical Psychologist, Promises Healthcare Pte Ltd

2019 – Present
Specialist Adult Educator, Social Service Institute

2020 – 2022
Adjunct Lecturer (Psychology), SIM Global University and University of Wollongong

2019 – 2022
Associate Faculty (Psychology), Singapore University of Social Sciences

2018 – 2020
Clinical Psychology Supervisor, James Cook University, Singapore

2006 – 2018
Assistant Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist, Ministry of Social and Family Development

2002 – 2004
Counsellor, National University of Singapore

Selected Publications

Tan, S. L. J. (2013)., Retrospective Study of Beyond Parental Control (BPC) Cases in Singapore: An Investigation of Case Profiles and Risk Factors. Doctoral Thesis. James Cook University, Singapore.

Tan, S. L. J. (2013, July), The Complexity of Constructs and Elements. Paper presented at the 20th International Congress of Personal Construct Psychology, Sydney, Australia.

Tan, S. L. J. (2007, November) Youths Who Sexually Offend: A Glimpse of the Local Intervention Experience. Paper presented at the Rehabilitation of Youth Offenders – Expanding Horizons Conference, Singapore.

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