Before I introduce you to my wonderful team, let me share a bit more about myself:
Ian Chew, Founder
Despite my social anxiety, I’ve had conversations with over 10,000 people — from homeless people to top CEOs — over the last ten years.
Apart from sharing my experiences, I also share proven insights that I’ve learned from therapy and mindfulness: I’m a mindfulness teacher in training and a certified Mental Health First Aider.
(You can learn more about my other certifications here.)
Now, as much as I’m proud of my learning & growth, I realize that it’s not enough. Why?
When it comes to mental health, there’s so much misinformation, and it’s hard to know who you can really trust…
To ensure that you get accurate, helpful information, I’ve enlisted the help of multiple psychology professionals (two counselors, one clinical psychologist, and a medical doctor).
They do a great job at kicking my butt, so that we only publish ideas that are grounded in academic research and enriched by both clinical and personal experiences!
Review Board
Aw Tsung Wai, MD
Aw Tsung Wai, MD, is the founder of Telehope Health, a telemental health platform.
He’s been seeing US patients virtually over the last three years, and he’s excited to do the same in Malaysia. Apart from his practice, he’s a clinical instructor at Yale University School of Medicine.
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Rebecca Koay, M.Couns.
Rebecca Koay, M.Couns., is a licensed counselor & psychotherapist at Greyspace Mental Health Services.
Before she transitioned into counseling, she was a dating coach at Lunch Actually. She was also a people & culture exec at StashAway, a series D-funded fintech startup.
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Iffah Suraya Jasni, M.Couns.
Iffah Suraya Jasni, M.Couns., is a remote counselor and a former lecturer at Perdana University.
While completing her BA in Psychology at Boston University, she volunteered at its Social Adjustment and Bullying Prevention Laboratory.
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Yue Yun Aw Yong, B.Sc(Psych)
Yue Yun Aw Yong, B.Sc(Psych), is currently a trainee clinical psychologist at Relate Malaysia, a mental health nonprofit.
Previously, she was a research assistant at Monash University, helping conduct studies on cultural and indigenous psychology, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illustrator
Social anxiety is often a subject that evokes embarrassment, shame, and other difficult emotions. My goal is to make social anxiety-related discussions or self-explorations easier (without trivializing the challenges we socially anxious people face!) I’m grateful to be working with Riynn to share my ideas and insights.
Riynn Lee
Riynn Lee is a freelance illustrator who has designed for malls, properties, and other brands.
In her free time, she draws, joins pop-ups to sell her merch, and chills with her cat.