FWD Mind Strength

Experienced counsellor with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization and management industry. She has a background of education in Psychology (HELP University) and Counselling (OUM) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Social and Behavioural Science) at University of Malaya. Area of Specialties: Anxiety and Depression Multicultural Sexual Health LGBTQ+ Self Awareness Relationships Domestic Violence Corporate Credentials & Achievements: Phd in Social and Behavioural Science, University Malaya 2020-2024 Masters in Counselling, Open University Malaysia, 2016-2019 Degree in Psychology, HELP University, 2009-2012

Farhah completed her Bachelor of Counselling at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, during which she experienced the theoretical and practical aspect of counselling throughout her studies. Area of Specialties: Individual Counselling Addiction Counselling Family Counselling Adjustment/transition to/ from college: difficult adapting with new place, college life, how to make friends Addiction: gaming addiction. Anger management: low self-control, unstable emotion, easily get triggered. Anxiety and stress: Cannot handle workload, disorganized, sensitive, grief and loss Behavioral and mood changes: Unstable emotion, suicidal Eating concerns/ self-esteem/ body image: Body shaming problem, low self-confident, low self-esteem Personal Development: Spirituality, career confusion Relationship Conflicts Gender Identity Credentials & Achievements: Trainee Counselor at Henry Gurney School, Malacca by providing individual counselling sessions, group counselling sessions, organizing management skills programme as well as managing aggressive and sexual cases for juvenile offenders Trainee Counsellor at the Serene Retreat Rehabilitation Centre. During that period, she was committed to improving her skills by giving educational classes, providing individual counselling, leading outdoor and indoor activities as well as lifting activities and made daily reporting sessions to track the progress of individual clients. Shadow Aide Trainee at SOLS Health for special kids. It emphasizes changes in a special kid’s behaviour to be more organized and structured.

Ashraff (Ash) Ahmad is a seasoned trainer, consultant and registered counsellor under Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia with experience and exposure in both corporate and NGO settings. He spent 13 years with international MNC working in both business and corporate functions focusing on various organizational interventions such as change management, continuous improvement, coaching, diversity and inclusion, leadership development and personal mastery. Ash is also actively involved with NGOs targeting the special population as advisor and counsellor working with women and marginalized populations (LGBTQ+). Ash provides individual and couple therapy on various mental health, career and relationship issues. His special interest areas are in relationship issues, career/personnel development, workplace conflict, gender-based violence, sexuality, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection counselling. Ash is currently completing his third master in Clinical Psychology with CUCMS and recently embarked onto PhD journey in Psychology with UM focusing on coping strategy and mental health of people living with HIV/AIDS among the LGBTQ+ population. Area of Specialties: Sexual Health (STI/HIV) Sexuality (LGBTQ+) Mental Health Industrial/Organizational Psychology Relationship Credentials & Achievements : Korn Ferry Assessment of Leadership Potential Certified Assessor, 2020 DDI Leadership Program Certified Facilitator, 2020 Train the Trainer Certification, HRDF, Ministry of Human Resource (Reg No:5413), 2018 Good Clinical Practice, National Committee for Clinical Research, Ministry of Health, 2017 Kaizen Event Facilitation, Shell Open University, 2015 LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Academy & Shell Open University, 2010