Dr. Clare Ong | Senior Educational Psychologist | Nightingale Pediatrics
Dr Clare Ong
  • PhD in School & Counseling Psych (USA)
  • M.Sc. in Educational Psychology
  • Registered Psychologist & Supervisor
  • Senior Faculty, William Glasser Institute
  • 34+ Years Clinical Experience
Senior Consultant Psychologist

Dr. Clare Ong

Counseling & School Psychologist | PhD

Dr. Clare Ong is a pioneer in Singapore’s educational psychology landscape with over 34 years of clinical experience. She began her career as a Science teacher before establishing herself as a leading psychologist in both the public and private sectors.

Her distinguished career includes serving as a Senior Educational Psychologist at the Ministry of Education (MOE), where she shaped policies and interventions for students with special needs. She was also the first Singaporean to be certified in Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (CTRT) in the US.

Dr. Clare specializes in complex psycho-educational assessments and navigating the intersection of school placement and mental health. She has trained generations of counselors and psychologists as an adjunct lecturer at the National Institute of Education (NIE) and James Cook University.

"Dr. Clare’s depth of experience is unmatched. She understood our daughter’s learning profile instantly and guided us through the school system with such clarity."
Book Consultation

Available In-person (Novena). Languages: English & Mandarin.

A Pioneer in School Psychology

Dr. Clare utilizes a multi-modal approach, integrating Choice Theory, CBT, and EMDR to support children with learning difficulties and emotional needs.

Psycho-Educational Assessment

School Placement (MOE/Intl)

Choice Theory (CTRT)

Dyslexia & Learning Disorders

Play Therapy

Trauma & EMDR

Parenting & Family Systems

Clinical Supervision