Dr Frederick Poi Kee Low

Qualifications

• Doctor of Professional Studies, University of Southern Queensland, 2015-2018
• Master of Applied Psychology, University of Southern Queensland, 2005-2008
• Master of Science, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, 2002-2004
• Bachelor of Social Science (Applied Psychology), Western Sydney University, 1999-200

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Biography

Dr Frederick Low, a counselling psychologist with over two decades of experience in social care, humanitarian work, and education, has held leadership roles at practice, organisational and national levels before joining academia. Dr Low is regularly invited to provide expert views on counselling, mental health, family services amongst others, by governmental agencies as well as NGOs. At present, Frederick is the vice chairman of the Therapeutic Advisory Council at Family Justice Courts and a member of the Review Board under the Children & Young Persons Act.

Frederick’s research interests revolve around interdisciplinary collaborations in schools, school counselling, and counselling for vulnerable groups (i.e., persons with special needs, individuals affected by child abuse and family violence) and refugees’ education and mental well-being. Frederick is primarily involved in qualitative research but is keen on mixed-methods projects as well. Active in the region, Frederick is serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Malaya and on Editorial Boards for counselling journals in Singapore, and Australia.

Dr Low is a Registered Psychologist, Registered Counsellor, and Registered Social Service Practitioner in Singapore. He is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

Research Interests

• School counselling
• Interdisciplinary professional/clinical collaborations
• Counselling for vulnerable groups
• Refugee mental health & education
• Qualitative research