Your child's best self starts here.
At Bright Start Child and Adolescent Psychology, we provide a full range of age-appropriate psychological assessments and mental health support for children and teens.
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OUR SERVICES
We help children and teens develop into their best selves through standardized psychological assessment, diagnosis, and therapy of behavioral, emotional, and mental health concerns. All services are age-appropriate and suited to the child or teen’s stage of development.
Preliminary assessment on the child’s development with expert advice provided for parents after the session. Suitable for clients aged 18 months onwards.
Comprehensive mental health assessment and diagnosis for children and teens. Internationally-recognized standardized tests used. Suitable for clients between the ages 2 – 20 years old.
Age-appropriate and evidence-based mental health therapy and counseling for children and teens between the ages of 4 to 20 years old. Fully-equipped play therapy rooms for children.
Preliminary or comprehensive assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Suitable for children 18 months onwards.
Comprehensive developmental assessment (speech and other milestone delays) for children and and teens.
Support your child’s developmental and emotional needs through psychological consultation or therapy.
BRIGHT START CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
WHY CHOOSE US?
As they grow up, a child and adolescent go through many developmental milestones and changes. At times, parents may be concerned or notice signs that their child has not been meeting expected mental, behavioral, and/ or emotional abilities which are appropriate to their age. Children and teens could also go through periods of stress and significant change that they feel difficulty in coping with.
At Bright Start, we provide expert advice, assessment, and therapy services to ensure that every child and teen that we consult could develop towards their best selves.
- Experienced clinicians in child and adolescent mental health (MAHPC and MSCP registered)
- Age-appropriate psychological assessments and therapy
- Comprehensive inventory of psychological assessments for children and teens
- Professional advice, education, and training in child and adolescent psychology
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MEET OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS
Our clinical team are sensitive to the age-appropriate mental health needs of children and adolescents. All team members are fully qualified and credentialed (MAHPC and MSCP registered) to provide you with quality psychological services.
Clinical Psychologist
Alvin is the business director and clinical psychologist at Bright Start. He has 12 years of clinical experience in the adult mental health setting and 10 years of business management experience.
Aside from providing clinical psychology services for his clients, he provides clinical supervision for psychologists-in-training from several universities while also managing a private mental health practice of his own. As a clinician, he also draws experience from being a father in consulting parents who present with psychological difficulties related to family life.
Clinical Psychologist
Ei Win is the clinical director of Bright Start. She was previously the Head of School at a transdisciplinary intervention center for children, teenagers, and young adults with special needs.
Her clinical experience includes providing psycho-educational assessments, diagnoses, and interventions for children and teens with neurodevelopmental disorders. She is experienced in mental health concerns such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Selective Mutism, anger management, depression, and more.
Clinical Psychologist
Chia Yan is a clinical psychologist experienced in hospital and private settings, providing assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults across a range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns.
She integrates her background in teaching and corporate training to support individuals, families, and organisations in building resilience, emotional regulation, and practical mental health strategies.
Clinical Psychologist
Jun supports children, and adolescents in navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges. Her work draws from a range of therapeutic methods to support individuals experiencing trauma, emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, and academic or work-related stress.
Jun’s clinical training included community outreach work, where she facilitated mindfulness and interpersonal skills workshops for B40 families, children in shelter homes, and survivors of gender-based violence. These experiences shaped her trauma-informed approach and deepened her understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Clinical Psychologist
Pei Yi works with children, adolescents, and parents to support emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns. She supports young individuals who may be experiencing difficulties with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interactions, and school-related concerns.
She has experience working with children presenting with ADHD, autism, and learning-related needs, and provides both psychological assessment and intervention. She takes a gentle and supportive approach, creating a safe space where children can express themselves at their own pace, while working together with parents to support the child’s development.
Clinical Psychologist
With a deep passion for supporting children, adolescents, and parents, Shen Voon has pursued hands-on experience in child and adolescent mental health. Her journey includes a role at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Taiwan, where she worked alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts, including psychiatrists, social workers, speech therapists, and occupational therapists.
She extends her commitment to young people by volunteering with Buddy Bear, a suicide hotline providing essential psychological first aid to children and adolescents in need.