Dr Chad Yip

Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Southern Queensland, 2017 – 2023
• Master of Psychology (Clinical), James Cook University, 2012 – 2014
• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, James Cook University, 2010 – 2011
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Otago, Majors: Philosophy and Psychology, 1999 –2002

Biography

Chad is a clinical psychologist and has a PhD in psychology with over 15 years of experience in the psychology-related field. He provides psychotherapy and psychological assessments including psychological evaluation, neuropsychological assessment, and psychoeducational assessment for children, adolescents, and adults. Chad practices with an integrative and person-centered approach. He firmly believes in the importance of developing and maintaining a strong therapeutic alliance with every individual as well as valuing warmth and empathy in his journey with clients. Chad believes that every individual has the potential to live a meaningful and productive life through the appreciation of their unique strengths and actualizing potentials.

Chad's PhD research was on workplace wellbeing, and he has developed Singapore's first workplace wellbeing assessment tool. Chad was previously the head of psychology in Neurowyzr Pte Ltd., a neuroscience company specializing in brain health. He was significantly involved in the development of the company's core product, namely, the digital cognitive screening tool and in the process leading to FDA registration. He is constantly expanding and updating his knowledge not just in the discipline of psychology, but in other disciplines such as neuroscience to better serve the ever-changing needs of the individual and society.

Chad has studied and worked in Australia and New Zealand for 14 years. Prior to being trained as a clinical psychologist, Chad has spent a number of years in the social service sector working in roles such as a child protection caseworker and a community service worker. Chad is serving as a volunteer in the membership committee for the Singapore Psychological Society.

Research Interests

• Brain health - cognitive, emotional, physical
• Cognitive evaluation and intervention
• Wellbeing
• Meaning in life
• Ageing and longevity