Education
Ψ Master of Arts (Applied Psychology)
Ψ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Professional Memberships
Ψ Singapore Psychological Society
Ψ Singapore Register of Psychologists
Diana Santoso
苏仪玲
MSRP MSPS
Counselling Psychologist
Registered Psychologist (Singapore)
Diana is a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP). She graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and a Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) in Counselling Psychology. She has experiences working across the community, primary healthcare and psychiatric rehabilitation settings.
Diana provides therapy for depressive disorders, mood and anxiety issues, and trauma- and attachment-related issues. She believes in the capacity of the human potential and is interested in helping people heal from their emotional wounds and find meaning in their experiences.
Diana believes that a strong therapeutic alliance is integral to the process of therapy and strives to build a relationship that is grounded in safety and trust.
Diana practises an integrative approach and draws from psychodynamic-informed and trauma-based modalities, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness practices. She is also trained in Attachment-focused Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (AF-EMDR Parts 1 to 3).
Originally from Indonesia, Diana has a good understanding of Singaporean culture and is sensitive to the needs of people from different walks of life. In her free time, she enjoys reading, travelling, as well as spending time with her family and pug.
Diana is fluent in English, Mandarin, and speaks basic Bahasa Indonesia and Teochew. She is most comfortable providing therapy in English.
Recent Media Engagements
Ψ Dementia Singapore - “Caregiver Support Group”
Ψ HerWorld - “Nearly 1 In 6 Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Every Day In SG”
Ψ Oncoshot - “Stage 3 breast cancer survivor: mental health support is crucial in recovery”
Ψ TheHomegroundAsia - “Two women’s journey of self-harm and recovery, a decade in the making”
Ψ The Honeycombers - “From weakness to strength: Why being socially awkward can be a superpower in the workplace”
Ψ The New Paper - “‘Pandemic fatigue’ a concern amid flurry of abuse incidents”
Ψ Wyeth Nutrition - “Stress & The Brain”
Ψ TODAY - “Gen Zen: When does sharing become 'trauma dumping'? Here's how to establish boundaries”
Ψ The Straits Times - “Python reportedly burned alive is ‘shocking’ and ‘deeply frustrating’: Acres”