About

About Me

I work with people who feel anxious, stuck, disconnected, or caught in painful patterns, and I offer a warm, honest space where every part of your story can be met with care.

Joy Shuo, counsellor for individuals and couples in Singapore

In the therapy room

In the therapy room, I see myself as a companion in the process. You remain the expert on your own life. My role is to listen carefully, recognise your strengths, ask thoughtful questions, and welcome every part of you, including the parts of your story that have felt confusing, painful, or difficult to carry on your own.

Life was my first classroom

Lessons no textbook could teach.

Before therapy was my profession, life was already teaching me how complex people and relationships can be. I married young, raised children early, became a foster parent, and learned that healing is rarely simple or linear. These experiences shaped the way I sit with clients today, with honesty, humility, warmth, and deep respect for the stories people carry.

How I came to this work

My professional journey began when I became a foster parent. Walking alongside foster children, their families, and the wider social system helped me see how deeply relationships shape pain, hope, protection, and change. That experience led me to study social work, and later to pursue my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. Working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds has deepened my belief that healing often begins when people feel truly seen and safely understood.

My training includes

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

Seattle Pacific University, a COAMFTE accredited programme where I trained to support individuals, couples, and families through relational, emotional, and life challenges.

Bachelor of Social Work

Singapore University of Social Sciences, where I built a grounding in the social, family, and community context that shapes individuals and families.

Additional Professional Training

Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2, CliftonStrengths, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Practical tools I draw on to support growth, communication, and connection.

When you are ready, we can begin with a conversation.

You do not need to have the perfect words. A few honest sentences are enough to begin.

Begin with a free 15-minute conversation