Loh Kar Heng 羅加興
Academic Qualification
- Master of Counselling, Monash University
- Master of Arts in Art Therapy, Goldsmith University of London
Professional Membership
- Registered Counsellor, Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
- Registered Art Therapist, The Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)
Approach
- Jungian-oriented psychotherapy
- Sandplay Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Play Therapy
- EMDR
- Somatic Experiencing
Training and Certification
- Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
- Clinical Supervision, PACFA Accredited
Area of special interest
- Trauma recovery (complex trauma, sexual trauma, abuse, grief and loss)
- Sexual abuse
- Self-discovery
- Mental health challenges
- Emotional Distress
- Sexual behavioral concerns
- Sexuality & gender identity
- Relationships (parent child relationships, family, interpersonal relationships)
- Child and Adolescent Counselling
- Forensic psychology
Relevant Work Experience
- Adolescents with justice-system involvement
- Residential setting
- Family violence
- Child protection
- Community mental health services
- Non-profit agency
- Group Psychotherapy
- Private practice
- Case management
Population Served
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Children
Kar Heng is a registered counsellor and registered art therapist in Singapore whose work rests at the intersection of depth and compassion. Grounded in Depth Psychology and trauma-informed practice, he offers Sandplay Therapy and Jungian-oriented psychotherapy for children and adults, supporting trauma recovery and personal growth. His approach honours inclusivity and soulful presence, inviting a space where psychological healing unfolds through authentic connection with the Self.
With more than a decade of of experience serving in youth residential rehabilitation, community counselling, non-profit mental-health services, and private practice, Kar Heng has accompanied individuals navigating complex trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and mental-health challenges, facilitating a process where science and soul meet in quiet dialogue. He also provides clinical supervision for colleagues seeking to integrate trauma-informed principles and deepen their appreciation of the depth-oriented psychotherapeutic process.
Kar Heng is currently undertaking his doctoral training in the beautiful land of Taiwan, exploring the integration of Eastern and Western psychology in the field of psychological healing. His research interests include trauma recovery, youth rehabilitation, sandplay therapy, and trauma-informed practice within residential settings.
Kar Heng holds a private practice, Sandtuary Therapeutic & Training Services, a space devoted to psychotherapy, clinical supervision, workshops, and training offered both in person and online.
