Qualifications/Registrations to Associations:
Educational Psychologist
Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) (Educational Psychologist) (Singapore)
Registered Psychologist/Supervisor (Singapore Psychological Society)
Training and Clinical Experience:
Jocelyn is an Educational Psychologist and Supervisor registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP). With over 14 years of experience in child and educational psychology, she has worked with children on a wide range of issues. Her career includes work with clients of various ages and backgrounds, from Early Intervention Programmes for Infants and Children (EIPIC) Centres to Special Education (SPED) Schools and private clinics. She has also participated in professional consultations at the ministry level, contributing to the Professional Practice Guidelines used by the Ministry of Education (MOE) for psycho-educational assessment and placement of students with special educational needs.
Jocelyn has a keen interest in early intervention, home-school partnerships, and parenting. She collaborates with parents, caregivers, and teachers, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to better understand and address children’s developmental needs. She advocates for holistic intervention plans that address the root causes of children’s challenging behaviours, emphasizing healthy relationships between parents, teachers, and children as the foundation for positive behavioural change.
Clinical Specialisation:
Jocelyn has managed a diverse caseload with children ranging from birth to 18 years of age, with the following concerns:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Intellectual Disability (ID)
- Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
- Neurological Conditions (e.g., Prader-Willi Syndrome)
- Selective Mutism (SM)
- Socioemotional issues (e.g., school refusal, poor confidence, emotional dysregulation)
Training & Qualifications:
Some of the advanced training that Jocelyn has are as follow:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
- Certified facilitator for “Signposts for Building Better Behaviour”
- Certified facilitator for “Circle of Security Parenting”
- Certified facilitator for “Circle of Security Classroom”
Fun Facts:
In her free time, Jocelyn enjoys walking around the mall or cycling with her two adorable kids.