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Hello, I'm LeeCheeSiang

CHEE SIANG is one of the founders of Turning Point Integrated Wellness Sdn Bhd, Mindful Neuro PLT and Integrative Psychotherapy Alliance PLT.  He is a Malaysian Registered and Licensed Counselor (KB, PA), obtaining a double Master Degree in Guidance & Counseling (2000) and Human Resource Development (2004) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and PhD in Guidance & Counseling (2010) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in the area of Holistic Wellness.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

 PhD Holistic Wellness Counseling (UKM); MSc. Guidance & Counseling (UPM), MSc. Human Resource Development (UPM), BSc.(Hons) Genetics (UKM)

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BACKGROUND

Registered Counselor  (KB, PA); Counseling Supervisor; Certified Mental Health Facilitator Trainer (from National Board of Counselor Certification International), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Hypnotherapist & Hypnotist; Certified NLP Practitioner, Certified TJTA Administrator, Certified Neurosky Brain-Computer Interface Instructor, Certified Trainer of HRDC (PSMB) of the Ministry of Human Resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant, Life Coach, Curriculum Committee Member & Industrial Advisor to Department of Guidance & Counseling Psychology New Era College University, Advisor to Mitra Line Counselling Unit, Than Hsiang Mitra Welfare Centre Kuala Lumpur, Part-time lecturer of International Buddhist College

CHEE SIANG is one of the founders of TURNING POINT INTEGRATED WELLNESS SDN BHD. He is a Malaysian Registered and Licensed Counselor (KB, PA), obtaining a double Master Degree in Guidance & Counseling (2000) and Human Resource Development (2004) from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and PhD in Guidance & Counseling (2010) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in the area of Holistic Wellness. His career in counseling began in 1996 when he became the Counseling Department Head in United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia. Subsequently, he started his counseling practice in Soulcare Personal Wellness and Development Center, Kuala Lumpur. His work ranged from providing counseling to individual, family and specific group, to conducting training and public talks targeting the larger community. He was the founder and first president of Kuala Lumpur PELITA Psychological Guidance Unit under Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM). Later his work evolved into teaching where he lectured in higher educational institutions in the various area of counseling such as:

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1.      Counselling Theories and Techniques;

2.      Introduction to Guidance and Counseling Practice;

3.      Career Counseling;

4.      Career Development and Planning;

5.      Group Counseling;

6.      Self-Awareness and Growth Group;

7.      Mental Health and Adjustment;

8.      Basic Statistics in Psychology and Education;

9.      Life Education;

10.   Counseling Practicum & Supervision

11.   Cognitive Behavior Therapy (including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

SERVICES IN VARIOUS SETTING

CHEE SIANG currently focuses on EWP (Employee Wellness Program), EAP (Employee Assistance Program), consulting, coaching, training, counseling, supervision and teaching. The past few years, CHEE SIANG has worked with a whole range of Corporate, SME, Academic Institution, NGO and public clients in the areas of training, consultation and Employee Assistance Program.

 

CORPORATES: Petronas, Murata Electronic, Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor, Shell, Intel, Citibank, HSBC, Paypal, Mc Connell Dowell, Worley Parsons, Wolters Kluwer, Acushnet Company, PPC Worldwide, Optum, Johnson Control, E-Excel International ,Air Asia, DRB-Hicom, SMTC Global, Telekom, aiFM RTM, 988 Music Station etc.

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SME: SECOM, Panmatex Trading, Precision Control, Pelangi Publishing Group, Minconsult Sdn Bhd, Precision Control, Hawk Soon Hin, Halim Hong & Quek Advocates & Solicitors, Great Vison Advisory Group, DL Studio, Novacell, Further Study Intelligence etc.     

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ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS: IMU, UTAR, Taiwan National Changhua University of Education, New Era College University, TAR College, Taylor’s College etc

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NGO: Oriental Arts & Cultural Malaysia, Selangor & Federal Territory Hainan Association Malaysia, Klang Chinese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry, United Chinese School Committees’ Association Malaysia, Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia, Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia, Fo Guang Shan Malaysia, Guanyin World Foundation Malaysia, Lifeline Malaysia, Mitra-line Than Siang Temple etc

PUBLICATION

CHEE SIANG has four books under his belt. His first book on youth career development was voted as one of the ‘10 Most Popular Youth Books’ by the local press in 2005. His second book is on Life Coping Skills. His has also authored two counseling related books “Introduction to Mindful Living and Psychotherapy” and “Introduction to Brain Science and Psychotherapy” in 2018. He has also presented the following papers in different journals and forum in Malaysia and across the region:

  • Year 2015, The 7th Asia Post-Crisis Psychological Support International Academic Conference by National Taipei University of Education.          Presentation: EAP and Crisis Response System at the Workplace after Aviation Incidents

  • Year 2015, Asia Pacific EAP Conference by TEAPA (Taiwan Employee Assistance Professionals Association)                                                                Presentation: Managing Change: “Self Reflection and Professional Practice Among Malaysia EAP Practitioners”

  • Year 2012, Asia Pacific EAP Conference by TEAPA (Taiwan Employee Assistance Professionals Association)                                                                Article: From “Shoeless to Wearing Shoes to Wearing Good Shoes: Malaysia’s EAP Challenges and Opportunities”

  • Year 2012, Heart Sutra Buddhist Forum by Guanyin World Foundation Malaysia                              
       Article: Understanding the Underlying
       Emotion: Heart Sutra and Emotion Management

  • Year 2012, The 4th Malaysian Teachers Counseling Conference by AGAPE Malaysia                                             
       Article: Crisis Interventionists Self Care Strategies

  • Year 2010, PhD Thesis Faculty of Education, UKM                                                              
       Thesis: Holistic Wellness Analysis Amongst Malaysian Counseling Practitioners

  • Year 2010, PERKAMA Journal                                                                                           
        Article: Analisis Kesejahteraan Holistik Dalam Kalangan Kaunselor Berdaftar Malaysia

  • Year 2010, Seminar Kaunseling 1 Malaysia by Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia                      
        Article: Pengalaman dan Perkembangan NGO Komuniti Cina Dalam Bidang Kaunseling

  • Year 2010, The 8th Malaysian Chinese Counseling Conference by Mitraline Malaysia            
        Article: In Touch with Others, Illnesses and Self: The Self Integration of A Counselor in Helping Clients with Mental Illnesses

  • Year 2008, Contemporary Buddhism Conference by Young Buddhist Association Malaysia
        Article: The Journey to Purity of Heart: How to Work with Teenagers

  • Year 2006, The 6th Malaysian Chinese Counseling Conference by Negeri Sembilan Chinese Assembly Hall Malaysia                                                Article: Boundary Management and Related Ethical Issues in Counseling Relationship

  • Year 2005, The 11th International Counseling Conference. Bangkok                             
        Article: Life Tasks of Wellness: Contributing Dimensions Toward Holistic Wellness from the Perspective of Malaysian Counseling Practitioners

  • Year 2005, Seminar Penyelidikan Siswazah Zamalah, UKM                                          
         Article: Analisis Kesejahteraan Holistik di Kalangan Pengamal Kaunseling Malaysia

  • Year 2004, Master of Science Project/Mini Thesis, Faculty of Education, UPM                                                             
         Thesis: Spirituality at the Workplace Among Working Adults

  • Year 2002, The 4th Malaysian Chinese Counseling Conference by Lifeline Malaysia     
         Article: Malaysian Chinese Counseling Service Development: Current and Future Development

  • Year 2000, Master of Science Project/Mini Thesis, Faculty of Education, UPM                                                             
         Thesis: Kaunseling untuk Kesihatan/Kesejahteraan Rohani dan Holistik: Klarifikasi Konsep-konsep Asas

  • Year 1994, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Thesis, Life Science Faculty, UKM                            
         Thesis: The Inheritance of Chorophyll in Soybean Leaves (1994) Bachelor of Science Thesis. National University of Malaysia

MEDIA

CHEE SIANG is also an active columnist with various Chinese presses like Sin Chew Jit Poh, Nanyang Siang Pau, Oriental Daily, China Press and other magazines such as Long Life Wellness Magazine, Majalah Pelajar, Further Study Intelligence, Agape Counseling Monthly, Xue Lu (Career Counseling Magazine), I Feel Relationship Q & A, PuMen Buddhist Magazine etc. He makes regular appearances on television and radios programs such as INFO FOKUS TV 2, 8TV’S, NTV7, ASTRO, AI FM RADIO PROGRAM, AI FM, ASTRO MY FM PROGRAM, 988 U-LIFE FAMILY PROGRAM. He hosted a 13 episodes TV Talk Show with TV2 entitled “Young Angel” focusing on teenagers’ physical, mental and emotional development.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

CHEE SIANG is a member/committee in the following professional societies:

  • Board of Counselor Malaysia or Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (Registered Counselor, KB, PA)

  • Counseling Association of Malaysia or Persatuan Kaunseling Malaysia PERKAMA (Member)

  • Industrial Advisor & Advisory Committee of Dept. of Guidance & Counseling Psychology, New Era College

  • Kuala Lumpur Buddhist Mental Health Association (Member)

  • National Board for Certified Counselors (Certified Mental Health Facilitator MHF Trainer)

  • The Indonesian Board of Hypnotherapy (Member)

  • Taiwan Guidance & Counseling Association (Member)

CHEE SIANG speaks fluent Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, English and Cantonese dialect. He volunteers actively in various non-profit organizations by giving mental health-related talks and providing training in counseling skills to volunteers. He has conducted pro bono online mental health talks (Covid-19 related topics, Understanding Psychological Trauma, Mindfulness Practice etc.), online counseling supervision and supervision training during pandemic Covid-19 (2020 to 2021) He had travelled to many countries like Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Japan.

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