Dian Karnina
Psychologist - Moderator - Speaker
Welcome!
I am an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming Counselling Psychologist (SPS - Registered) based in Singapore. I am fluent in English & Bahasa Indonesia.
I offer psychotherapy online and in-person to adolescents, adults, and couples in the areas of:
understanding and processing thoughts, emotions
working with unhealthy patterns of behaviours
processing trauma
managing mood & behavioural challenges (depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, etc)
addressing relational issues (personal, professional, family, etc)
managing life transitions (e.g. retirement, grief, migrating, etc)
navigating difficulties relating to sexuality and gender identity
managing emotional and behavioural challenges in older adults (including dementia)
managing caregiving-related concerns
An advocate for increasing mental health accessibility, I was a regular speaker at the Healthy Workplace Ecosystem - mental health talks, offered in partnership with the Health Promotion Board (HPB). My other past public sharing and engagements include speaking at the Singapore Mental Health Film Festival, Public Health & Occupational Medicine Conference, Enabling Festival, Singapore Mental Health Film Festival, and Alzheimer’s Disease International.
What some clients say about working with Dian
"I worked with Dian for a year and a half, during a period of tumult for me when I was feeling unsettled about my work, marriage, parents, etc. Dian's approach was consistently insightful and yet gentle. She showed me how to regard myself with compassion, question black-and-white judgments, listen to all the voices inside me while giving final say to my healthy adult, among other techniques. Over time, Dian's mindful, compassionate approach became a habit for me, and I now feel prepared to handle most life challenges as a result. Thank you so much!"
M.S
“Dian is such a warm and compassionate listener. I felt completely safe, which allowed me to explore my issues in greater depth. Dian helped me discover where my anxieties were coming from, which helped me let go of a lot of fear and self-destructive thought patterns.”
K.R
“Dian made me feel very relaxed, open and comfortable. She helped me to get a lot of stress and worry out of my system. I’ll keep doing as she suggested, spending time with the younger boy and away from technology in the evenings.”
A.C
“Thank you Dian for being a wonderful therapist and for your care and skills in helping your clients. Therapy has helped me greatly overcome my fear of mental illness. I have been able to get through depression by identifying my thought patterns and learning practices that can address them in an objective and non-judgemental way.”
A.M
Disclaimer
The testimonials on this page were provided voluntarily by clients and are published with their informed consent. They represent personal experiences and do not guarantee similar results. Client confidentiality is strictly upheld, and no identifiable details are shared without permission.