Meet Faith
Faith Foo
Counsellor
Certified Coaching & Mentoring Professional
About Me
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Individual Counselling, EMDR Therapy, Mental Health Coaching
LGBTQIA+ affirmed
Education
- B.A.S.S (Coun). (Australia College of Applied Psychology)
- M. Counseling (Help University, Malaysia)
Hi there, I’m a counselor, trauma-informed psychotherapist, speaker, author, educator, transformation coach, and entrepreneur. But most of all, I’m a survivor who learned to thrive.
And you can, too.
My visionary leadership is evident in my role as founder of Faith Foo Counseling and co-founder of two groundbreaking initiatives: Abri Integrated Mental Health and The Bridge International Hub—Malaysia’s premier Korean counseling center. These ventures are part of my commitment to creating inclusive, supportive environments that foster personal growth and emotional healing.
With an enriching 15-year journey as a counselor, psychotherapist, and coach, my areas of expertise include issues of the heart, mind, and soul such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, trauma, anger, self-esteem and relationship problems, among others. My goal is for my clients to achieve mental wellness, able to relate well to themselves and others, and discover their authentic selves.
My greatest teachers, though, have been my personal traumas and losses. Having gone through a challenging period of depression myself, I have discovered steps to overcome it and attain inner transformation. The life-changing impact of receiving good counsel and guidance in times of need is the reason why I have made counselling and coaching my life’s calling. Thanks to the lessons learned and wisdom gained throughout my 50-plus years on earth and counting, I am confident that no problem is too great to overcome.
I work with a diverse clientele—from young adults to seniors across various racial, social, and economic spectrums. My services are meticulously tailored to meet the diverse needs of both international expatriates and local Malaysian clients. My two-decade career further encompasses extensive experience in organizational administration, marketing, and Employee Assistance Program management. This multifaceted background enables me to deliver impactful corporate training and talks on critical topics such as mental health awareness and leadership development.
Exploring and discovering oneself—especially the issues, struggles, and vulnerabilities most would rather keep hidden in the dark—can feel painful. So much so that many experience wanting to give up halfway. But it is only in experiencing pain that we open up a pathway for healing and change to take place. Just like a caterpillar metamorphosing into a butterfly, I see my clients transforming into their best selves when they learn to trust this process. It is how they’ll grow their wings to fly.
As a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change, I hope to continue shaping the landscape of mental health care in Malaysia and beyond.
我的专业成就包括:
1. 创办Faith Foo Counseling
2. 共同创办并主管Abri Integrated Mental Health
3. 共同创办并主管The Bridge International Hub
凭借二十多年的从业经验,我已经培养了一套全面的技能,能够有效地支持来自不同背景的客户,包括本地马来西亚和国际驻外社区。
我的资格和专长包括:
– 认证EMDR治疗师
– 临床创伤专家
– 专业教练和导师
– 个人辅导、在线治疗和高管辅导的专家
在职业生涯中,我有幸在各种媒体上就心理健康问题分享我的专业见解。我还通过开展培训项目、工作坊和企业讲座,扩大了我的影响力。
我的专业背景还包括丰富的组织管理、营销和员工援助计划管理经验。这种多方面的经验使我能够为治疗工作带来独特的视角,特别是在为企业家、高管和专业人士提供帮助时。
随着我步入第五个十年,我对辅导的变革力量仍然充满热情。我坚信任何挑战都是可以克服的,我为每个客户朝着目标取得进步而感到自豪。我致力于持续专业发展,包括定期接受督导和跟进最新研究,确保我始终提供高质量、合乎道德的服务。
总之,我拥有专业专长、个人洞见和真诚承诺的罕见组合,可以帮助个人应对生活挑战,实现更好的身心健康和成功。
如果您准备开启通往更好心理健康和个人成长的转型之旅,我诚挚地邀请您迈出第一步。无论您面临个人挑战、寻求改善人际关系,还是旨在提升职业生涯,我丰富的技能和广泛的经验都可以为您提供所需的支持和指导。不要再让自己感到困顿或不知所措。今天就联系我吧,让我们携手开启您通往积极变革的道路,实现您应得的充实生活。您的改变之路从一次对话开始 – 我在此倾听、理解并帮助您前进。
“每个人都注定要经历生活的兴奋和不可避免的黑暗:幻灭、衰老、疾病、失去、无意义、痛苦的选择和死亡…我们都在其中,没有人能免于存在的固有悲剧。” (欧文·亚隆, 2002)
语言: 英语、普通话、粤语
Therapeutic Approaches
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Integrative Gestalt Therapy
- Compassionate Inquiry
- Imaginal Nurturing
- Ego State Interventions
Areas of Expertise
- Depression
- Anxiety/Panic Disorder
- Relationship problems
- Stress management
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Compassion fatigue
- Burnout
- Dissociative disorders
- Somatic issues
- Attachment issues
- Anger management
- Life transitions
- Work-Life balance
My Publications
Summary: In very simple language, this book guides couples to understand why, despite their loving bond, can feel anger and even hate towards each other when they feel unheard and misunderstood. It helps couples “decipher” their relationships, offering insight into the ways they rely on one another – and why this is not a bad thing. It also covers the science behind how attachment is formed, highlighting its vital role in cultivating healthy relationships. You’ll find practical tools to utilize right away to improve your relationship with those most important to you.
Faith has been featured in several media outlets, including HealthToday, 1Twenty80, AugustMan, Twentytwo13, The Star, Malay Mail, Free Malaysia Today, and more.