Jeanette Suen

Occupational Therapist

Jeanette Suen was instrumental as an advisor to the founders of Oasis Place during its inception. She is a registered occupational therapist of Singapore and Canada with almost forty years of experience working with children in Hong Kong, Canada and Singapore. She has a private occupational therapy consultancy in Singapore and continues to serve as an advisor to Oasis Place.

Jeanette is specialised in treating children with developmental delay, sensorimotor and/or neurodevelopmental issues, such as those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy and more. She is certified in the administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests, and in the use of the Bobath Method. She has completed the advanced level training in Therapeutic Listening, and is experienced in using that to augment occupational therapy intervention programs. Other than clinical work, Jeanette is interested in training and education. She is an approved supervisor for Practicing Certification of the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) of Singapore, and has been actively involved in grooming young therapists. Jeanette has given numerous workshops and talks to professionals, parents and students on topics related to paediatric occupational therapy and sensorimotor development.

Tan Cheng Yi

Chartered Educational Psychologist

Tan Cheng Yi was one of the original team member who started Oasis Place in 2014. She served as the Head Psychologist for 5 years, setting up processes and establishing relationship with schools and other service providers. She supervised and shaped the Oasis Place Psychology Team and handed over the leadership to existing senior psychologists. Presently, she acts as a clinical mentor and consults privately on an appointment basis for Oasis Place. Cheng Yi is licensed by the UK Health and Care Professions Council, and practices under the title of Chartered Educational Psychologist, awarded by the British Psychological Society. She specialises in development, learning, mental-health and behaviour of children and young people. Her experience spans nearly 20 years. Between 2001 and 2011, she worked in London, Surrey and Peterborough, England; serving in public schools, the National Health Service (NHS) and Children Services. Since 2012, she has been providing psychological consultation, assessment and intervention in Malaysia.

Jacqui Tan

Clinical Mentor

Jacqui was part of the start-up team at Oasis Place in 2014. She set up and led the Speech Language Team, shaping the direction of the department and mentoring younger therapists. Currently, Jacqui serves as a clinical mentor and continues to offer consultation services and advice to the Speech and Language Team. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a certified Hanen consultant in It Takes Two To Talk and More Than Words. Having practised since 2008 in the USA and Malaysia, Jacqui has had diverse experience working with children, adolescents and adults in different settings including: rehabilitation hospitals, schools, adolescent day care centres, clients’ homes, private clinics, and early intervention. Jacqui has experience working with a variety of communication needs including articulation, language, pre-verbal skills, social skills, voice and stuttering.

Maalathi Sockalingam

Centre Manager

Maalathi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston, Texas. In 2010, Maalathi returned to Malaysia and began working in the cargo sector of the aviation industry managing the operations of several foreign carriers in Malaysia. After 10 years, Maalathi felt a need to expand her horizons and wanted to do more to contribute to society. Seeking to make a difference, Maalathi started teaching English to children and quickly realised that working with children and their families brought her much joy. Shortly after, Malaathi left the cargo industry and joined Oasis Place where she continues her own learning journey to assist clients and their families. In her free time, Maalathi enjoys yoga and learning about the benefits of the ancient practice of Ayurveda.

Melissa Low

Customer Service

Melissa Low has a Bachelor of Science with Honours (Plant Resource Science and Management) from the University of Malaysia, Sarawak. Melissa is passionate about psychology and caring for children, both mentally and physically. As a Customer Support Team Member of Oasis Place, Melissa provides administrative, emotional and customer service support to Oasis Place clients. Melissa believes the most enjoyable and meaningful part of her job is to be able to help people from all walks of life grow and thrive despite their learning differences.

Rebecca Krishnan

Customer Service

Rebecca Krishnan earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR). Rebecca is experienced in the multi-facets of management at both small and large organisations. Rebecca worked for 10 years in logistics in Perak Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, covering various management and operational practices. Rebecca loves working with children and her strengths are patience, adaptability and her ability to work well in a team environment.

Lee Chui Ki

Occupational Therapist

Chui-Ki has a Bachelor’s Degree of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) from the University of South Australia where she worked in a variety of fields including Geriatrics, Acute Rehabilitation and Mental Health. After graduating, Chui-Ki further explored paediatric occupational therapy and has since worked with children from a variety of age groups, backgrounds and challenges. Chui-Ki believes in the importance of play, meaningful activities and flexibility when working with children – allowing them to explore, learn and develop new skills. She conducts executive functioning sessions for school age and teenage clients both in person and online. Chui Ki co-designed Oasis Place’s programmes “Movement to Mindfulness” (M2M) and “Cool, Focussed, Organised” (CFO) amongst others, and is fondly known as “Kiki”. She is currently pursuing her Certification Course in the Program of Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration (PECSI), as well as a Yoga Alliance Certification. Chui Ki is registered with the Malaysian Occupational Therapists Association (MOTA) and is proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Asako Mitani

Music Therapist

Upon completing her Bachelor in Sociology and Masters in Education for Special Needs, Asako Mitani went on to study music therapy at the Japan Welfare and Education College. Today, Asako is a certified Music Therapist registered with the Japanese Music Therapy Association. She has brought awareness of Music Therapy to many institutions in Japan, including the Poco-a-Poco Music Therapy Studio, Tokyo Women’s Medical Hospital, Koto-ku Special Needs Support Centre, and the Children and Family Support Centre. Asako works with special needs children and has worked with NASOM (The National Autism Society of Malaysia) and other private special learning centres in Malaysia since 2012. Asako is registered with Japanese Music Therapy Association and is proficient in English and Japanese.

Esther Lim

Speech Language Pathologist

Esther received her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology from Flinders University in South Australia where she also worked as a Speech Therapist in children’s hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, private clinics and schools. Esther has worked with a range of communication needs including articulation, language, pre-verbal skills, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and stuttering. Esther is passionate about play-based therapies and believes that working collaboratively with families and allied professionals is crucial for successful intervention. Esther is registered with the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing (MASH) and is proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. She is a Hanen-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in the More Than Words® Hanen Program offered via OPConnect or onsite.

Petrina Cheong

Speech Language Pathologist

Petrina graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Speech Pathology and Therapy from the Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK. While studying, Petrina worked with clients of varying ages and needs in community health centres, specialist residential centres, primary and secondary schools, and speech and language therapy clinics. Petrina is passionate about supporting children, parents and family members on their communication journey. Petrina has worked with children with autism, learning disabilities, aphasia, developmental language delay, global delay, Down Syndrome, speech and stuttering, and articulation difficulties. Petrina is registered with the Malaysian Association of Speech-Language & Hearing (MASH) and is proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia. She is a Hanen-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist in the More Than Words® Hanen Program offered via OPConnect or onsite.

Chong Poh Yin

Occupational Therapist

Poh Yin obtained her Diploma in Occupational Therapy from Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College (KLMUC), Malaysia. She has gained work experience in a variety of areas including paediatrics, psychiatry, geriatrics and neurology. Poh Yin graduated from the Certification Course in Program of Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration (PECSI). Before joining Oasis Place, Poh Yin worked in a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) where she was part of a Neurology & General Rehabilitation (NGR) team working with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and other neurology cases. After a year at NGR, Poh Yin transferred to the Paediatric Rehabilitation Department to further develop her experience with children with special needs. Poh Yin is registered with the Malaysian Occupational Therapists Association (MOTA) and is proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

Ch’ng Mei Qi

Occupational Therapist

Mei Qi obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) Upon graduating, Mei Qi started work with interest in paediatrics OT and has started to extend her occupation therapy intervention to support transition to independent life and work skills. Mei Qi completed her Certification Course in Program of Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration. Mei Qi specialises in children with special needs and believes every child is special in their own way. Mei Qui enjoys using her love for creativity to plan unique and interesting activities as part of her intervention therapies. Mei Qi is registered with the Malaysian Occupational Therapists Association (MOTA) and is proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

La Veina Sangaran

Clinical Psychologist

La Veina is a Clinical Psychologist with a degree in Psychology (BSc Hons) with first class honors and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from HELP University. She is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a full member of Persatuan Psikologi Malaysia (PSIMA) and the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychologists (MSCP). La Veina is passionate about existential-humanistic teachings and cognitive behavioural methods. She is passionate about helping those facing relationship issues, abuse, self-esteem issues, grief, and mental health disorders related to mood, trauma, stress, personality, substance abuse and disruptive behaviours. La Veina conducts Psychological and IQ Assessments for conditions such as ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities and disruptive, impulse control and conduct disorders. La Veina is registered with the Malaysia Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) and is proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Michelle Chong

Clinical Psychologist

Michelle is a Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (BSc Hons) from HELP University. During her training, Michelle worked with children, adolescents, adults, LGBTQIA and refugees. She has worked with clients with neurodevelopmental disorders, learning difficulties, school refusal and a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts, grief and loss, OCD, substance abuse, self-esteem, adjustment difficulties and personality disorders. Michelle’s uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and incorporates techniques from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) and uses expressive therapy to help clients with behavioural and psychological issues. Michelle is proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

Ong Su Sen

Clinical Psychologist

Ong Su Sen is a Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology from The National University of Malaysia and a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from The University of Queensland. Su Sen provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults with autism, ADHD, behavioural difficulties, phobias, traumatic experiences and emotional issues. Su Sen is passionate about working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Before pursuing her Master’s degree, Su Sen was trained as an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Therapist. Su Sen is registered with the Malaysia Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) and is proficient in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin.

Joanne Goh

School Psychologist

Joanne is a School Psychologist with a Masters (M.S.Ed) and Education Specialist (Ed.S) Degree in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA, and a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) in Psychology from Bemidji State University, Minnesota, USA. As a school psychologist, Joanne helps children grow academically, socially, behaviourally and emotionally. Joanne conducts training and workshops and has presented in SENIA Malaysia (Special Education Network International Asia). Joanne runs individual and group therapy using social thinking approaches. She is well versed in psycho-educational assessment, screening and progress monitoring, individual counselling, functional behavioural assessment (FBA) and behaviour intervention plans (BIP). Joanne has worked with children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, emotional and behavioural difficulties and more. Joanne is Wisconsin certified and is proficient in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.