About Leslie
Background
Leslie had a successful business career in the last 30 years, having studied at Columbia University in New York for her BS and MBA, lived and worked in the US, Taiwan, China, Switzerland and now Singapore. She was last a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a PE-backed SG-based multinational company, and Asia and China regional CFO for some of the largest Fortune 500 healthcare companies. She's previously managed organizations of over 1000 people and mentored hundreds as a senior corporate executive.
Since 2020, she started the private therapy and coaching practice based in Singapore, the perfect 'East meets West' city state. After receiving a Master of Arts degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton in London, UK, she now embarks on a second career as an Integrative Psychotherapist and Life / Executive Coach.
In 2024 since working full time in therapy and coaching, she also completed certification programs at Cambridge University for Executive Coaching, Harvard Medical School Executive Education on Health and Wellness, and London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. Currently, she is continuing her education in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Nutrition for Mental Health, ADHD, and Couple therapy.
Her therapeutic approach centers on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) -- drawing from Psychodynamic theory for past insights, integrating Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for present coping, and utilizing Life Coaching Tools like the "Wheel of Life" for future planning.
Integrative Psychotherapy.
Existential Psychotherapy.
Career and Life Coaching.
Relationship and Couple Counselling.
Psychodynamics / Childhood Trauma.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT).
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Transactional Analysis (TA).
Memberships
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - Registered Member MBACP
Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (Singapore) (APACS) - Practitioner Level 2
Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) - Allied Member
Testimonials
Online Customer Reviews
“Leslie was very patient, kind, and super understanding. She provided step by step guide to my situation even though it was a last minute request and it is tough. Her positivity eased off some of my anxiety that I would otherwise not be able to properly cope with if I were to be left alone. ” — SafeSpace client in Mar 2025
“Leslie helped me patiently unpack my feelings and I feel so much lighter after my session. She helped me reframe my perspective in a way I never thought of. ” — SafeSpace client in Feb 2025
“Leslie was very generous with her time and expertise, listening carefully and having meaningful conversations with me around some key issues. I deeply appreciate her care, honesty, wisdom and tailored approach.” — SafeSpace client in Dec 2024
“Leslie is very gentle and caring mentor. It's my first time using safe space. She patiently walked me though different aspects which I could be coached on and how to improve my life in general. ” — SafeSpace client in Nov 2024
“Leslie is very gentle, caring, yet sharp and insightful. ” — SafeSpace client in Sep 2024
“Feels good letting it all out talking to her.” — SafeSpace client in July 2024
" Leslie has made me feel comfortable to share my thoughts and gave me the direction that i needed. Her words were comforting and reassuring to me." — SafeSpace client in Feb 2024
" Very helpful and inspiring. tackles each issue in depth and summarizes action steps needed. Very empathetic and understanding."— SafeSpace client in Feb 2024
" Leslie provided an incredibly sincere and helpful session. She successfully dissected my thought process, guiding me toward the right solutions. Thanks a lot, Leslie! :)"— SafeSpace client in Jan 2024
" I really love the session, she helps me to see things from different perspective and provide easy tips and trick. Really grateful!" — SafeSpace client in Jan 2024
" Leslie is very pleasant to talk to and, offers good advice for some challenging situations. Very glad to have contacted her." — SafeSpace client in Jan 2024
" The sessions have been such a joy and allows me to open myself to future possibilities as we continually unknot the past experiences. Lovely speaking to a person who genuinely cares and is so insightful in her solutions! :) A great blessing!" — SafeSpace client in Dec 2023
" Leslie genuinely cares for her clients and the advice she offers are very helpful. Definitely someone you can confide and open up safely to." — SafeSpace client in Nov 2023
" Leslie offers insightful solutions and she is genuine in her care for the client's well-being." — SafeSpace client in Oct 2023
" I had a great session once again! I'm feeling more comfortable with every session and I am able to identify topics for discussion more clearly. I feel like I'm making progress and I'm looking forward to continuing the sessions!" — SafeSpace client in Oct 2023
" Patient, professional, and very comforting. Thank you!" — SafeSpace client in Oct 2023
"I felt that I might be comfortable talking to her when choosing her. And yes, it turned out to be a good fit. She helped to analyze the situation I am in and offered advices. It was a pleasant session with her. I am glad that I found her and she helped me navigate my life." -- TYHO client in Nov 2023
"Leslie was a great listener, was very patient and thoughtful. Gave me some great tips and advice. Glad to have her as my therapist." -- TYHO client in Jan 2024