OUR COUNSELLORS
Wong Poh Sieng
HEAD, COUNSELLING
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Master of Education in Counselling (National Chi Nan University, Taiwan)
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Bachelor of Theology (Singapore Bible College)
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Advanced Gambling Counsellor Certification Training (Canadian Council of Professional Certification, Canada & Asian Professional Counselling Association, Hong Kong)
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Certificate in Helping Problem Gamblers Using Tools and Intervention Techniques
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Certificate in Circulation Model of Counselling Supervision
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Certified Suicide Assessment and Intervention Counsellor
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Certificate in Collaborative Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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Certificate in Plurative Therapy: Applications in Deeply Narrative Empathy
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Certified Facilitator of Emotional Quotient & Self-Development in "Journey to Intimacy"
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Advanced Art Therapy Training
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Voluntary Roles:
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Committee Member, Chinese Counselling Society, Singapore
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Vice Chairman and Volunteer Counsellor, Glimmer of Hope Ministry
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Member, Friends in Deed Counselling Society
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About Poh Sieng
​Poh Sieng, affectionately known as Bao Chan Jie, has been serving as a senior counsellor at One Hope Centre since 2009. With extensive experience in counselling, particularly in supporting Chinese-speaking clients struggling with compulsive behavioural addictions, she has become a trusted and compassionate figure in the community.
Bao Chan Jie is trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches which she has integrated into holistic, client-centered styles that emphasize personal development, self-awareness, and relational healing. Her approach often blends various elements of therapy such as solution-focused therapy and narrative therapy to allow her clients to gain deeper insights into their struggles and rebuild their lives and relationships.
As the Head of Counselling at One Hope Centre, Bao Chan Jie leads a team of dedicated professionals while also personally providing one-to-one and/or group counselling sessions. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to overcome their addictions, restore family bonds, and go on to lead more fulfilling lives.
In addition to her counselling work, Bao Chan Jie is an active educator and trainer, conducting workshops and talks on gambling addiction.
Through her compassionate and multi-faceted approach, Bao Chan Jie continues to make meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves, helping individuals and families heal, recover, and thrive.
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Ho Mi Nie
COUNSELLOR
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Master of Counselling (Flinders University)
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Master of Business Administration (Imperial College London)
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Transactional Analysis Practitioner (USATAA)
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Transactional Analysis 101 Verification Certificate (ITAA)
About Mi Nie
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Mi Nie has a special interest in the area of Addiction, a field she finds both challenging and deeply rewarding. She recognises that Addiction is a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, neurological, and psychological factors, and she is committed to helping clients understand and overcome these challenges. Witnessing clients achieve recovery and make positive changes in their lives continues to inspire her work.
Effectively bilingual, Mi Nie speaks fluent English and Mandarin, and is also conversant in several dialects including Teochew, Hokkien, and Cantonese, enabling her to work comfortably with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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Mi Nie has volunteered at a halfway house for several years, an experience that has given her valuable on-the-ground insight and a deep sense of empathy for those in recovery. This perspective allows her to connect with clients and provide meaningful support throughout their healing process.
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Her counselling style is integrative, drawing from several therapeutic approaches — including Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Choice Theory Reality Therapy (CTRT), and Psychodynamic Therapy — to ensure the best possible fit for each individual. Equipped with knowledge of risk factors, early warning signs, and effective treatment options, Mi Nie is dedicated to developing and implementing evidence-based strategies that promote prevention and long-term recovery.
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Outside of her professional life, Mi Nie finds joy and relaxation through pottery—a creative outlet that mirrors her belief in mindfulness, balance, and growth through process.
Soh Chin Heng
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Masters of Art in Counselling (TCA College)
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (University of Adelaide)
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Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (Singapore University of Social Sciences)
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Certificate in Prepare Enrich
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Certificate in Save Your Marriage Before It Begins
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Certified Financial Planner
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Professional Roles:
- Executive Director, Hope Centre
- Freelance Financial Trainer
- Freelance Counsellor
Voluntary Roles:
- Vice President, Hope Centre
- Board Member, One Hope Centre
- Marriage Mentor, Bridging Hearts
About Chin Heng
Chin Heng has been a locum counsellor and Board Member of One Hope Centre since January 2024 and July 2021 respectively. At One Hope Centre, he has been counselling people recovering from gambling addiction. In addition, he has counselled people recovering from substance addiction.
Besides counselling, Chin Heng leads a social service agency which runs programmes for children, youth and seniors and conducts financial training. Previously, he worked in the public service for about 30 years.
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Chin Heng is married with two children. The Sohs volunteer as marriage mentors to help couples prepare and enrich their marriage.
Sunny Loh
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Bachelor of Business Administration (National University of Singapore)
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Masters in Counselling (TCA College)
About Sunny Loh
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Sunny Loh is an active volunteer counsellor with The Helping Hand and the Singapore Prisons, where he supports beneficiaries and inmates in their rehabilitation journeys. He also serves as an Associate Family Counsellor at Gladiolus Place, a Christian residential home for teenage girls who have experienced abuse, neglect, or are at risk of delinquency. In addition, Sunny provides pro bono counselling and hotline support with Catholic Family Life to individuals and families in need.
Sunny has a deep passion for supporting broken families and helping restore relationships. He believes that behavioural and mental health challenges, including addiction, are key contributors to family breakdowns, and is committed to working with affected individuals and their families towards healing and reconciliation. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve clients at One Hope Centre.
Sunny worships at Trinity Methodist Church and is actively involved in the Family Life Ministry and Outreach Ministry. He is married to Rowena Tan and they have three adult children — two sons and a daughter.
Hee Chee Meng
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Master of Arts in Counselling
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Bachelor in Applied Science
About Hee Chee Meng
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Chee Meng began his career in the Information Technology industry before operating preschools focused on early childhood development. Motivated by a strong desire to support individuals, couples, and families with psychological, emotional, and relational challenges, he attained a Master’s degree in Counselling and now serves the community as a professional counsellor.
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He has experience working with clients on issues including addictions, anxiety, stress and depression, family and couple relationships, self-esteem, as well as grief and loss. Chee Meng adopts an empathic, collaborative, and trust-based counselling approach, integrating therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy.
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He places strong emphasis on building a supportive therapeutic relationship to help clients gain self-awareness, make positive changes, and move towards recovery and personal growth. Chee Meng currently serves as a locum counsellor at One Hope Centre, has volunteered as a counsellor at a halfway house supporting drug offenders, and also provides counselling services within his church community.
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Chee Meng is married and has two adult children.
Valerie Ng
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Master of Arts in Counselling
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Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (Cum Laude)
About Valerie Ng
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Valerie had worked with youths at-risk and multi-stressed families with a social service agency for over 6 years. As a counsellor, she builds on her knowledge and skillsets in working for the individual and the systems surrounding the individual. She also volunteers as a counsellor at Church of Our Saviour.
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In her free time, Valerie enjoys taking group HIIT exercise classes to stay fit, and participates in conferences to stay relevant of conversations relating to mental health in Singapore and Asia.
Hsu Mei Man
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Master of Guidance and Counselling
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Diploma in Counselling & Family Life Education
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Bachelor of Business Administration
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Certificate in Prepare Enrich
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Certified Facilitator of Emotional Quotient & Self-Development in "Journey to Intimacy"
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Counsellor & Committee Member, Glimmer of Hope Ministry
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Member, Friends in Deed Counselling Society
Mei Man was born in Taiwan and later settled in Singapore, where she is now a mother of two. She is a freelance counsellor working with clients facing challenges such as gambling-related issues, online scam victimisation, and parent–child conflict. She also provides individual and group therapy for children, incorporating expressive arts and cognitive behavioural approaches.
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Mei Man has served as a Mandarin-speaking external trainer at Family Service Centres, where she led senior activity programmes and delivered mental health talks on topics including depression and dementia across various community and senior settings. She remains actively involved in community volunteer work.
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Outside of her professional work, Mei Man enjoys Chinese culture and dance.
Nina Cheong
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Master of Arts in Counselling, TCA College
About Nina​
Nina Cheong is an intern at One Hope Centre (OHC). She chose to do her practicum here as she is drawn to the impactful work being done at OHC, particularly in the areas of addiction recovery and emotional support.
Nina appreciates the centre's commitment to supporting not just individuals struggling with addiction, but also their families who are affected by their loved one's behavioural addictions.
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She is keen to learn how to journey with both clients and their families in a compassionate and empowering way. Nina values the centre's integrative and client-centered approach, which creates an environment offering valuable learning opportunities for her growth as a future counsellor. She is excited to be here, to learn, and to contribute wherever she can.
Yao Jie
INTERN
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Master of Arts in Counselling (Chinese Section) at Singapore Bible College (Currently pursuing)
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About Yao Jie
Yao Jie or Jan as many have come to know her, is an Intern at One Hope Centre. Originally from Shanghai, China, she chose to do her practicum at One Hope Centre for deeply personal reasons.
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A relative of hers struggled with a mahjong addiction, which led to repeated borrowing of money from family members which caused years of strained relationships. The relative eventually passed away, alone at home, due to depression that had sadly gone largely unnoticed by those around him.
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This experience prompted Yao Jie to reflect deeply on the importance of understanding and supporting people with behavioral addictions—and whether timely care could have changed the outcome for her distant relative.
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Yao Jie also wishes to broaden her experience in the counselling field. She recognizes that addiction is a complex and specialized area and wants to deepen her professional skills through practical, hands-on learning at One Hope Centre.
David Ho
LOCUM COUNSELLOR
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Masters in Counselling and Community Work (Asian Pastoral Institute)
About David
David is a locum counsellor at One Hope Centre to help the community and also to serve in a meaningful capacity to do God’s work.
He is retired but doing part time consultancy work and projects.
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David is married with four children. In his leisure time, he loves jogging and watching all kinds of sports. He is also eager to go travelling now that he has more time.