Clinical Psychology Associates

Jean Tan, Clinical Psychologist

Jean

Qualifications

Masters of Psychology (Clinical) National University of Singapore

Masters of Arts (App Psychology, Counselling) Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

BA, University of Melbourne, Australia (Economics and Psychology)

Others

Singapore Psychological Society Registered Psychologist (SRP No. 2409004)

Certified Facilitator, Secret Agent Society (SAS) Small Group Program (Digital Edition)

Scholarship, Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP), IMH

Somatic experiencing practitioner (In progress)

Master Practitioner in Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Associate Lecturer & Course Developer, SUSS

Jean, our clinic director, brings warmth, wisdom, and over 20 years of clinical expertise to her work, helping clients from all walks of life navigate complex mental health challenges. A mother of two and proud owner of a silkie hen, Jean balances her professional passion with a deep commitment to community. Beyond her clinical practice, she supports a faith formation ministry at a local church and shapes the next generation of mental health professionals through lecturing and course development at a local university.

Jean’s career began in 2001 as a School Psychologist in special education, where she conducted assessments and provided interventions for children with learning, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder and psychiatric conditions. Her passion for supporting youth led her to a Family Service Centre, where she honed her expertise in family systems and parent-child dynamics. There, she spearheaded a highly successful school-based intervention for at-risk youth, later expanded to other schools.

In 2007, Jean joined the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) as a Psychologist, delivering therapy for conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, and working with youth in forensic settings. Awarded a Ministry of Health scholarship in 2009, she earned her Master of Clinical Psychology from the National University of Singapore. At IMH, Jean became a key member of a pioneering Adult ADHD clinic and led psychological services at a satellite clinic, further cementing her reputation as a skilled clinician.


Jean’s therapeutic style is collaborative and tailored, drawing on evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her goal is to empower clients toward independence through building connections within and practical coping strategies.

Known for her ability to build trust and rapport, Jean excels at identifying thought and behavioral patterns to diagnose and manage mental health challenges. She has a particular gift for connecting with youth and young adults, guiding them through life’s complexities with empathy and insight.

Services Offered

  • Psycho-educational Evaluation
  • Clinical Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychotherapy for clinical disorders

For the following concerns

  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – therapy only
  • Trauma and stressor related disorders
  • Relational difficulties