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Andrew Cheong

Andrew Cheong (He/Him) Career Counsellor/Coach/Consultant

Associate Certified Coach (ACC) – International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Certified Professional (CP) – Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)

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Andrew Cheong, a career counsellor, coach and consultant at A Kind Place (AKP).
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  • Career Counselling & Transition Life • Transitions & Personal Growth • Mindfulness & Stress Management • Suicide Intervention & Prevention • Supporting Ex-offenders & Recovery
  • Young Adults, Adults
  • Mandarin, English
  • In-person and Online
  • Individual Counselling: $165/hr

A Partner in Your Journey

My career has been a journey from understanding how machines work to understanding the human heart. For over 20 years, I served as a senior leader in global corporations, where I witnessed firsthand how our personal well-being is deeply connected to our professional lives. It was this realisation that inspired my purposeful shift into counselling and coaching. My motivation is simple: to help you navigate life’s complexities with both clarity and compassion.

I believe you already possess the strengths needed for your journey; my role is to help you discover and apply them. My own CliftonStrengths—like Maximizer, Positivity, and Communication—shape my practice. I focus on what’s working, bring an encouraging energy, and strive to make our conversations clear and meaningful.

Whether you are facing a career transition, dealing with relationship conflicts, feeling overwhelmed by stress, or working through past trauma, I offer a safe and structured space for healing and growth. My approach is informed by my corporate experience, my Master’s in Counselling, and my certification in powerful tools like the MBTI and StrengthsFinder, which we can use to accelerate your self-awareness.

Your story matters. I would be honoured to listen and partner with you as you write its next, most empowering chapter.

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Nur Sofiawati
Educational therapist

Sofia is an NIE SPED-trained educator with over 6 years of experience in Special Education settings and MOE mainstream schools. She has a strong background in psychology and is currently pursuing a Master of Psychology.

She also has experience teaching primary school curriculum subjects, including Math, English, and Malay, providing foundational support to children with diverse learning needs.

She works with children aged 7–12 who have a range of learning needs, including autism and emotional regulation difficulties.

Her teaching style is calm, structured, and strengths-based, helping children feel safe, understood, and supported in their learning journey. Her sessions are personalised and child-centred, using clear routines, visual supports, hands-on activities, and positive reinforcement to build attention, confidence, and essential learning skills.

Session rates: $120/hr
Jannah
Special Needs Trainer
  • 2+ years of experience in special needs education, supporting learners with diverse behavioural and learning needs
  • Holds a Diploma in Psychology from Temasek Polytechnic, providing a strong foundation in developmental and behavioural understanding
  • 1.5 years of hands-on ABA therapy experience, delivering structured 1-to-1 and small-group behavioural interventions
  • Experience in vocational skills training for adults with disabilities, focusing on building practical skills and workplace readiness
  • Supported individuals in transitioning to supported employment
Melissa
Special Needs Trainer
  • Melissa brings a unique blend of corporate banking experience and special needs education, currently serving as a trainer for adults with special needs, focused on building confidence, resilience, and life skills.
  • A mother of four neurodiverse children, which deepened her understanding of neurodiversity and inspired her career shift.
  • She holds a Diploma in Special Needs & Child Psychology, and is known for her strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Melissa’s empathetic and engaging approach helps individuals build confidence, resilience, and independence.
Kwang Yong, a professional counsellor at A Kind Place (AKP).
Kwang Yong
Special Needs Trainer/Professional Counsellor
  • Transitioned from Engineering and the financial sector to the helping profession during Covid.
  • Earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP).
  • Works as a Special Needs Curriculum Specialist and Trainer, supporting clients and caregivers.
  • Serves as a mental health counsellor for neurotypical and special needs clients.
Farah Shida, an educational therapist at A Kind Place (AKP).
Farah Shida
Curriculum Specialist & Special Needs Trainer
  • Over 10 years of experience in special needs education, with a Diploma and Master’s in Special Education from NIE.
  • Develops experiential, gamified curricula focused on fostering independence, confidence, and social engagement.
  • Utilizes creativity and evidence-based practices to create engaging, learner-centered experiences.
  • Collaborates closely with families, caregivers, and community partners to personalize support and build comprehensive learning plans.
  • Experienced with autism, ADHD, intellectual and multiple disabilities through roles with A Kind Place and other special needs agencies.
Session rates: $120/hr

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