brandon ooi
Full-Time Counsellor
Licensed & Registered Counsellor (PA10580; KB10978)
Psychotherapist
Live true to yourself, not to other’s expectations. You deserve an authentic and meaningful life.
Brandon Ooi
The more we follow others’ expectations of us, the more we lose our true selves. We always act the way others tell us to, to the point that it starts to define us. But is that really who we are—our authentic selves?
If we could recognize our authentic selves, we could learn to filter through expectations that are helpful for our growth and well-being, empowering us to make choices that align with our values. Let us embrace our authenticity and navigate life with clarity and purpose.
Personality
- Calm, warm-hearted, easygoing, open-minded.
- Loves sports, coffee, and enjoy peaceful scenery view.
- Values authenticity, compassion, humor, and acceptance.
- Appreciate everyone’s unique experiences.
My Style & Professional Counselling Approach
Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I appreciate everyone’s differences in their journey and I aim to provide a safe space for you to be yourself, where your experiences are valued and respected. In our session, we will:
- Learn to Be Friends with our thoughts and feelings: we will dig deep into uneasy thoughts and feelings, understand the message behind them, and learn how can we address them in a healthy manner.
- Identify What Truly Matters: we will discover what truly matters to you and what a fulfilling life looks like for you.
- Identify The Blocks: We will explore what is stopping you from achieving what matters and learn how to overcome those blocks.
- Explore The Next Steps: We will start making choices that helps us move closer to a life that brings us meaning, that matters to us.
Let’s explore this transformative journey together, navigating life’s challenges with resilience and adaptability in a supportive environment as you seek a life of meaning and fulfillment.
Professional Background
- Master of Professional Counselling, Monash University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), HELP University Malaysia
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT): Intensive Skills Training
- Treating Trauma in Children, Adults & Families: 2-Days Hands On Skills Training
- Working with Grief Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workshop
- Narrative Family Counselling Workshop
- How To Explore Values in Acceptance Commitment
Therapy (ACT) Workshop
Professional Work Experiences
- Part-Time Tutor @ Monash University
- Sports and Performance Mental Coach @ Mind Gap Sport Psychology
- Associate Counsellor, ARK Counselling & Consultation
- Associate Counsellor, Mintygreen Psychological & Counselling Services
- In-House Counsellor, Tongle Group Holding Sdn Bhd
Areas of Interest
- Depression & Anxiety
- Interpersonal Relationship (eg. Family, Friend, Partner)
- Stress/ Anger Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief & Loss
- Academic, Career & Work Concerns
- Personal Development
- Self-harm and Suicidal ideation
Language Fluency
- English
- Mandarin