Todd McPherson, Counselling Psychologist and Director of Clarity Sdn Bhd
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (University of British Columbia, Canada)
Todd trained as a psychologist in Canada and has lived in Brunei since 2003. Todd employs Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help clients understand their unhealthy and unhelpful thinking patterns and change these patterns so they can think positively, and feel better.
Todd’s areas of expertise are:
-Anxiety issues including social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder; as well perfectionism, excessive overthinking and worrying.
-Work stress and other work-related issues including conflict, anxiety, imposter syndrome and burnout.
-Depression, low mood, lack of motivation, and procrastination.
-Relationship issues including marriage counselling, family dynamics, and friendship issues.
-Self-harm, eating issues, body image issues.
-Self-esteem, self-confidence, setting boundaries, being assertive and reducing people-pleasing.
In addition to counselling, Todd delivers mental health talks and facilitates workshops for organisations around topics like Line-Managing for Mental Health, Building Psychological Safety, Emotional Intelligence, Team Development, Effective Communication, and Conflict Management.
Dr. Julian Lim, Clinical Psychologist (Clarity office in Kiarong)
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
Dr. Julian Lim is a Clinical Psychologist from Singapore who completed his doctoral training in Clinical Psychology in Australia, where he subsequently worked in private practice before relocating to Brunei.
Julian works with adolescents and adults across a broad range of psychological and emotional difficulties. His clinical interests include trauma and post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adjustment to major life changes, self-esteem, stress and burnout, and adult ADHD.
A significant part of Julian’s practice involves psychological assessment. He has particular experience in the assessment of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental and learning-related concerns in adolescents and adults, as well as broader diagnostic and psychological evaluations. He also undertakes assessments and prepares psychological reports for schools, medical professionals, employers and legal matters where appropriate.
Julian has a particular interest in understanding the individual beyond a diagnosis. His approach to assessment is comprehensive and collaborative, with an emphasis on integrating clinical interviews, psychological testing, developmental history and information from relevant family members, schools or other professionals to develop a meaningful understanding of a person’s strengths and difficulties.
In therapy, Julian draws upon evidence-based psychological approaches while tailoring treatment to the needs and circumstances of each individual. He has a longstanding interest in trauma and PTSD and also works with couples experiencing relationship distress, communication difficulties and significant changes within their relationships.
Julian aims to provide a therapeutic environment that is warm, respectful and non-judgmental. Whether someone is seeking therapy, trying to understand longstanding difficulties, or pursuing a psychological assessment, his aim is to help clients develop greater clarity about what they are experiencing and identify practical ways forward.
Areas of Particular Interest
- ADHD assessment and support for adolescents and adults
- Psychological and diagnostic assessment
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety, depression, stress and burnout
- Relationship and couples therapy
- Adolescent mental health
- Neurodevelopmental and learning-related concerns
- Psychological reports for schools, medical professionals and employers
- Medico-legal psychological assessment and expert reporting
Nasyhea Abdullah, Clinical Psychologist (Clarity office in Kiarong)
Master of Psychology, Clinical (University of Southern Queensland, Australia)
Nasyhea is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), is accredited by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP). She earned her master in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia. Her services are provided in accordance with The Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics, and Charter for Clients of Psychologists. Nasyhea spent more than 10 years in Australia training in clinical psychology and working in government and non-government organisations in mental health centres, family therapy centres, specialist child and youth mental health centres, and psychiatric services.
As a Clinical Psychologist, she provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and psychological problems, and work with clients who present with problems of depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, stress management, anger management, traumatic reactions and PTSD, sexual abuse, learning to live with chronic pain, marriage and relationship issues, sleep disturbances, sexual disorders and eating disorders. She delivers evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within a Scientist-Practitioner Model.
Nasyhea has a special interest in diagnosis, treatment and support of children, adolescents and adults with a background of complex trauma. In her clinical practice, she enjoys providing a safe and supportive environment to children, adolescents and adults to explore and understand their current difficulties and to learn new skills to help them achieve their individual goals from a trauma and attachment-based perspective.
Nasyhea is bilingual and provides therapy in both English and Malay.
Hajah Norajleen Uminatul Hafizan, Counsellor (Clarity office in Berakas, BSB)
Master of Counselling (UBD)
Hajah Nora has a Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management from Staffordshire University and a Master degree in Counselling from UBD. She is committed to assisting and empowering others and has worked with individuals (adolescents, teens and adults), couples, and families involved with the Department of Child Services and Juvenile Probation. She has helped clients deal with divorce, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, infidelity, employment issues, and trauma such as sexual and/or physical abuse and neglect. She has an appreciation of working with couples and parents to resolve family and relationship issues. Her counselling approach is CBT/REBT, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She is a Bruneian Malay and speaks English and Bahasa Melayu.
Chris Orton, Counsellor (Clarity office, KB)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of Keele, UK).
Chris is a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor with experience of offering therapeutic support to diverse client groups of teens and adults. Previously, he has worked within university health and wellbeing settings and in private practice.
Chris’ counselling work is informed by Person-centred and Existential approaches, working relationally with compassion, patience and respect for each client’s unique process. At the forefront of his work is the trust he places in clients’ potential to use the safety and support of an effective therapeutic relationship to deepen their understanding of themselves and discover more fulfilling ways of living.
Chris has experience of supporting and helping people to process through their distress associated with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, bereavement, cultural issues, depression, health related issues, identity issues, life transitions, loss, men’s issues, personal development, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm & trauma.
Chris is a registered member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in accordance with their ethical framework.
Rubina Anis, Counselling Psychologist/ABA Therapist (Online)
MA Counselling Psychology (Webster University, Netherlands); MSc. Human Development (Nagpur University, India).
Rubina is a counseling psychologist and autism coach, currently residing in Houston Texas. She provides online consultation to schools, teachers and families with children on autism spectrum and developmental delays. She has 20 years of working experience in mainstream schools, special education, hospitals and child protection agencies.
She specializes in counseling, early intervention, Adlerian school, play and family therapy. Rubina has personal experience in living in 5 different continents and working with clients from at lest 50 different nationalities. She therefore understands family dynamics of various cultures and how that effects the development of the child. She incorporates cultural understanding and training in psychology and play therapy to empower young parents to enhance the development of their children.
She uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) and play therapy principles to design unique developmental programs to help parents and guide the plan administration at home.
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