DERRICK
WOO
Full-Time Counsellor
Licensed & Registered Counsellor (PA 12127; KB 12518)
Psychotherapist
Take tiny steps to do what you believe in, deep in your heart.
Derrick Woo
In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Everyone has their own journey, and each one tells a unique story. Every story has its ups and downs, and when things get tough, it’s okay to take a break and step back. Along the way, you may learn something new about yourself or discover what truly matters and meaningful to you. Remember, you are the author of your story and you get to decide how each chapter unfolds.
Personality
- Curious, Emphatic, Encouraging, and Pragmatic.
- Appreciates genuine connection.
- Believes everyone is capable of being a better version of themselves every day.
My Style & Professional Counselling Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
It takes courage to share your own story, and I am here to listen in a safe space where you can truly express your experiences and feelings. You are the driver of your own life, and together, we will explore how your journey has brought you to where you are today, and where you want to go next.
Throughout this process, we will discover how your experiences have shaped your thoughts and behaviors, fostering greater awareness in everything you do and to be present in the current moment.
Our emotions and feelings hold significant value in our lives. We embrace them, accept them, and create a space for them as part of our lives, but they do not have to dictate or control our path forward. We will explore what truly matters to you and, from there, build a meaningful journey that aligns with your values through commitment.
Professional Background
- Master in Counselling, University Sains Malaysia
- Bachelor’s in Psychology, HELP University
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Workshop
- Psychological First Aid Training
Professional Work Experiences
- Counsellor, Greyspace Mental Health Services
- Trainee Counsellor, Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare
- Trainee Counsellor, University Sains Malaysia
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Academic & Career
- Trauma & Abuse
- Emotion Regulation
- Grief & Loss
- Relationship Issues
- Stress & Anger Management
- Self-Esteem
Language Fluency
- English
- Malay
- Cantonese
- Mandarin