Dr Irena Tay-Kit, PhD

Accreditations:

  • Full Member, Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)

  • Registered Psychologist (Singapore)

  • Approved Supervisor for Counselling and Educational Psychology (Singapore Register of Psychologists, Singapore Psychological Society)

  • Practicum Supervisor

  • Certified Reality Therapist (William Glasser Institute)

Education:

  • Ph.D., Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

  • M.A. in Applied Psychology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Languages:

  • English

Mode:

  • In-person and Online

Disclaimer:

  • Not a medical doctor or dentist

  • Dr Irena is affiliated to Therapy Workz! and provides services to Bonfire Pediatrics

Dr Irena is a parenting expert, practicing counseling psychologist and co-author of "The Undefeated Parent: A Guide to Managing Children’s Stress."Over the years, she has been featured on various newspaper, radio and TV programs. She also serves as the clinical supervisor for Nanyang Girls' High School's student support team.

In her academic role, Irena is a Senior Lecturer and Program Leader for the Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) Program at the National Institute of Education - Psychology and Child & Human Development, where she trains and supervises future teachers and counselors. She researches counseling andragogy, counseling interventions, motivation issues and mental health of educators and youth.

Irena's experience includes working in psychiatry ward at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and with at-risk youth at CARE Singapore. She also has over a decade of experience in human resource management and quality assurance. Additionally, she is a board member at Catholic Family Life, overseeing counseling services, and pregnancy crisis and support.