Adrianne Guineveve Mayo Matias

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” -Muhammad Ali

Adrianne is currently pursuing a Master in Clinical Psychology degree at Taylor’s University. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Sunway University, Malaysia and Lancaster University, UK. She was inspired to become a clinical psychologist during one of her lectures by a former professor during her undergraduate years. She is passionate about aiding all individuals regardless of their background. During her time at an NGO, she was exposed to clients in a rehabilitation setting and refugees. She noticed that many individuals are misunderstood and lack a safe space to talk about their problems. She continues to educate herself through books and receive training from experienced practitioners about trauma-informed practices, and current and new approaches/techniques. Furthermore, she practises an integrative approach to best suit her clients’ needs and advocates for mental health awareness. She has experience working in university and clinical settings, as well as NGOs.

Areas of special interest

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Body dysmorphic disorder
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Anxiety and mood disorders
  • Trauma and stressor-related disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Expressive Arts Therapy (EAT)

Language

  • English
  • Tagalog
  • Malay (Basic)
  • Spanish (Basic)