- PhD in School & Counseling Psych (USA)
- M.Sc. in Educational Psychology
- Registered Psychologist & Supervisor
- Senior Faculty, William Glasser Institute
- 34+ Years Clinical Experience
Dr. Clare Ong
Counseling & School Psychologist | PhD
Dr. Clare Ong is an early contributor to 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 senior 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 one of the early Singaporeans 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.
Available In-person (Novena). Languages: English & Mandarin.
An Established Clinician 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