OUR COUNSELLORS

Wong Poh Sieng

HEAD, COUNSELLING

Master of Education (Counselling)
Bachelor of Theology
Advanced Gambling Counsellor Certification Training [Canadian Council of Professional Certification, Canada & Asian Professional Counselling Association, Hong Kong]
Certificate in Helping Problem Gamblers Using Tools and Intervention Techniques
Certificate in Circulation Model of Counselling Supervision
Certified Suicide Assessment and Intervention Counsellor
Certificate in Collaborative Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Certificate in Plurative Therapy: Applications in Deeply Narrative Empathy
Certified Facilitator of Emotional Quotient & Self-Development in "Journey to Intimacy"
Advanced Art Therapy Training

Voluntary Roles:

Committee Member, Chinese Counselling Society, Singapore
Vice Chairman and Volunteer Counsellor, Glimmer of Hope Ministry
Member, Friends in Deed Counselling Society

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.

Wong Poh Sieng

Joy Zheng

ASSISTANT HEAD, COUNSELLING

Master of Arts in Counselling

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Diploma in Nursing

Certificate in Prepare and Enrich

Certificate in Familial Relationship Management

Advance Skills in Counselling Children

About Joy

Joy grew up in a poor family in China, and despite being adopted as a child, she did not resent her parents but instead appreciated them even more.

With this background, Joy has a deep compassion for those experiencing pain and life’s many challenges. Walking alongside her clients, she empowers them to enhance their quality of life through therapeutic support.

Joy's nursing background provides her with insights into the challenges one may face at different stages of life. This has helped shape her into an empathetic therapist, who combines clinical knowledge with a heart, to help her clients find relief and healing.

During her internship at Teen Challenge, Joy worked with individuals struggling with addiction. This experience deepened her passion for addiction therapy and equipped her with essential skills to support both individuals and families affected by substance abuse disorders.

Being fluent in Mandarin and well-versed in Chinese culture allows Joy to engage sensitively and effectively with the Chinese-speaking community.

Joy is married with two lovely girls. She enjoys connecting with people and actively participates in community outreach as a volunteer.

Emily Foo

COUNSELLOR

Masters of Arts in Counselling (MAC)
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Graduate Diploma in Gerontology (Grad Dip Ger)
Currently pursuing Masters in Gerontology
Professional Membership (Association of Christian Counsellors, Singapore)
Clinical Member & Registered Counsellor (Singapore Association for Counselling) (CMSAC RegCLR)

Specialises in Behavioural Addiction, Partners and Family Affected by Addiction, Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support Groups

About Emily

Inspired to give back to society and journey with people through their addictions, Emily left her role in supply chain management and became a professional counsellor. On top of serving English-speaking clients at One Hope Centre, Emily is conversant in common dialects like Hokkien, Cantonese, and her native Hainanese. She loves meeting new people and getting to know their life stories.

Emily enjoys travelling and is happy to share about her travels to many countries for leisure and business over the years. Going for walks with her dog, Ole and watching movies are some of her favourite things to do to unwind.

Emily

Barry

Barry Yeo

COUNSELLOR

Masters of Arts in Counselling & Community Work (MACCW)

Specialises in Behavioural Addiction, Substance Addiction, Partners and Family Affected by Addiction, Relapse Prevention and Recovery Support Groups

About Barry

Barry began his counselling journey as a lay counsellor helping clients with issues related to personal growth, marriage, and family. He later pursued a masters in counselling and now also specialises in behavioural addiction issues.

Barry has 3 years of experience serving as a facilitator with a gambling addiction support group. He also actively participates in community projects that serve the Aljunied and Geylang areas.

In his personal time, he enjoys singing and playing racquet sports. He is also passionate about teaching and is an adjunct lecturer at the Building Construction Authority Academy (BCAA).

Soh Chin Heng

LOCUM COUNSELLOR

Masters of Art in Counselling, TCA College
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Adelaide
Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance, Singapore University of Social Sciences
Certificate in Prepare Enrich
Certificate in Save Your Marriage Before It Begins
Certified Financial Planner

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.

Chin Heng is married. The Sohs volunteer as marriage mentors to help couples prepare and enrich their marriage. They have two children.

Soh Chin Heng

Nina Cheong

INTERN

Master of Arts in Counselling (4th year) at 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.

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.

Nina Cheong

Yao Jie

INTERN

Currently pursuing Master of Arts in Counselling (Chinese Section) at Singapore Bible College

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yao Jie

David Ho

VOLUNTEER COUNSELLOR

Masters in Counselling and Community Work (Asian Pastoral Institute)

About David

David volunteers as a counsellor at One Hope Centre to give back to 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.

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.