Leon Han

Leon han

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Counsellor | Psychotherapist | Mental Health Educator | SAC Provisional Clinical Member

  • Education

    • Raffles institution

      2012 - 2013
      A-levels science aaaab

      Activities and Societies: Astronomy Club

    • James cook university

      2022 - 2024
      Master's degree mental health counseling/counselor

      • Obtained Master's with Distinction.• Awarded the JCU Merit Scholarship.• Placed on Dean's List for outstanding academic performance for March - June 2023 trimester.

    • Yale-nus college

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of arts - ba (hons) psychology

      • Obtained Upper First Class Honours.• Obtained the highest grade (A) for research honours thesis.• Obtained top grades (A) for summer psychology programmes at Yale University and YonseiUniversity.

    • Yale university

      2017 -
      Summer school programme psychology of emotions a
    • Yonsei university

      2018 -
      Summer school programme social psychology a
  • Experience

    • Yale-nus college

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Designed publicity posters and information booklets for dance events• Oversaw the distribution and dissemination of publicity materials, raising awareness and interest in community-based dance productions• Successfully led a publicity campaign, maximizing exposure for events and leading to multiple sold-out shows • Planned and executed a community-wide dance event with high turnout• Liaised efficiently with external vendors in a public relations role• Coordinated and assisted successfully in two large-scale dance productions for the Yale-NUS College community, resulting in five sold out shows in total

      • Publicity Manager (Society of Yale-NUS College Dancers)

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      • Executive Committee Member (Society of Yale-NUS College Dancers)

        Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Yale-nus college

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Peer counsellor (p.s. we care)

      • Utilized strong active listening skills, empathy and non-judgement to counsel fellow students in need• Used basic therapeutic interventions to successfully help students regulate their emotions.• Established trusting relationship with students by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.• Assisted in campus-wide events to promote awareness on mental health issues and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness

    • Dyson

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Human resources intern

      • Successfully assisted the HR team in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for technical roles.• Utilized feedback and on the ground employee sentiment to effectively execute long-lasting, positive changes to new employees' induction and onboarding experience.• Designed, developed and successfully implemented a comprehensive induction and training programme for new hires to Dyson's SEA Automotive team• Drafted a cultural building plan for future Automotive employees, setting the cornerstones for enhanced employee cohesion, satisfaction and performance Show less

    • The write connection singapore

      Feb 2021 - Dec 2023

      • Professionally taught and delivered educational content to 70+ students across Primary 1 -Secondary 4.• Skilfully managed classrooms of diverse backgrounds, sharpening cultural sensitivity and conflict resolution abilities.• Collaborated effectively with parents to support struggling students, developing interpersonal and communication skills

      • Educator

        Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Educator

        Feb 2021 - Dec 2021
    • James cook university (singapore campus)

      Nov 2023 - now

      • Providing counselling and psychotherapy sessions consistent with professional ethical standards to clients who are experiencing mental health struggles.• Conceptualising, designing, and conducting wellness workshops and other initiatives focused on mental health education.• Guiding and training selected students on basic listening, validation, and empathy skills to serve as peer counsellors for fellow students in need.• Assessing and providing recommendations for student requests for accessibility services.• Managing and coordinating student progressions with various internal departments. Show less • Provided professional individual counselling and psychotherapy sessions to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds presenting with depression, anxiety, trauma, academic stress, and other psychosocial issues.• Skilfully utilised CBT and other evidence-based modalities to improve client outcomes whilst obtaining consistently positive client feedback on session effectiveness.• Created mental health infographic content, raising awareness on mental health topics for a student body of 2000 students.• Designed and conducted a well-received workshop on anxiety, successfully equipping students with essential mental health skills.• Proficiently created case conceptualizations and meticulously documented case notes for each session to track ongoing client progress. Show less

      • Assistant Manager (Counselling & Progressions)

        May 2024 - now
      • Practicum Counsellor

        Nov 2023 - May 2024
    • Youthline

      Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      Practicum counsellor

      • Performed intake sessions with potential clients, resulting in quality client-therapist matching.• Provided professional individual counselling and psychotherapy sessions to young adults with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks using evidence-based interventions.• Obtained improved outcomes within a time-limited setting, with client progress in as few as 4 sessions.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Acceptance and commitment therapy

      Psychwire
      Nov 2024
    • Cbt in practice: essentials ii

      Beck institute for cognitive behavior therapy
      Sept 2024
    • Basics of cbt: essentials i

      Beck institute for cognitive behavior therapy
      Jul 2024
    • Provisional clinical member

      Singapore association for counselling
      Jun 2024
    • Be a samaritan (first responder programme)

      Samaritans of singapore (sos)
      Nov 2023
    • Choice theory reality therapy practicum supervision (stage 2)

      William glasser international, inc
      Oct 2023
    • Gottman method couples therapy level 1

      The gottman institute
      Oct 2023
    • Certified clinical trauma specialist - individual

      Arizona trauma institute
      Jun 2023
    • Choice theory reality therapy basic intensive training (stage 1)

      William glasser international, inc
      Feb 2023
    • Organizational learning and development

      Linkedin
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leon Han
      Dean's List (March - June 2023) James Cook University Singapore Sep 2023
    • Awarded to Leon Han
      Merit Scholarship James Cook University Singapore Jul 2022
    • Awarded to Leon Han
      Dean's List (Economics) Raffles Institution Feb 2012
    • Awarded to Leon Han
      2nd Placed Speaker Singapore Secondary Schools Debating Championships Apr 2011
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Crisis Support Volunteer

      Issued by Samaritans of Singapore Limited (SOS) on Sept 2022
      Samaritans of Singapore Limited (SOS)Associated with Leon Han