Jitsy’s clinical interest is in developing social emotional competencies and social skills through group or individual interventions She is an experienced in conducting group interventions and conducting diagnostic assessments for learning needs such as dyslexia and autism spectrum, and working with teachers and parents to understand their child’s profile and strengths interventions.
Jitsy graduated with a Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) from Nanyang Technological University, and completed her Honours degree in Psychology at the National University of Singapore. Jitsy is a Registered Psychologist and full member of the Singapore Psychological Society. Prior to joining private practice, Jitsy served as a psychologist in the Ministry of Education for 12 years, working with students and teachers in primary and secondary schools around Singapore..
Jitsy enjoys spending time listening to children and adolescents and drawing out their strengths. In her personal time, she finds joy in gardening, going for long walks, and learning new things.
Qualifications:
Masters of Arts (Applied Psychology), Nanyang Technological University
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology from National University of Singapore
Other Professional Certificates
Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing (CCET) (Level A), Psychological Testing Centre, British Psychological Society
Qualified user of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), University of Cambridge, Autism Research Centre
Qualified user of the Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised (ADI-R), University of Cambridge, Autism Research Centre
Professional membership:
Registered Psychologist, Singapore Register of Psychologist (SRP)
Member of the Singapore Psychological Society (MSPS)
Lim Jit Sy
Senior Educational Psychologist