Our Team

Director (Student Support) Psychological and Emotional Care:

Mervyln Goh (Mrs)

Set up Agape Counselling Sanctuary (2009), founded upon the theme that Love Never Fails (1 Corinthians 13: 8), by the grace of God.2020: received the Long Service Award for 25 years at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and various ACS(I) awards for contributions (2018, 2011, 2008, 2007)

2025: Long Service Awards (ACS, Independent and Methodist Church of Singapore)
2022: MLS (NIE)
2018: The Caring Teacher Award (NIE)
2007: National Day Award Pingat Berkebolehan
1995-present Taught GEP (O Levels, English Language, Literatrure), IP (Language Arts), IBDP (English A: Literature HL for HSP);TOK; currently teaching IBDP (English A: Language and Literature, SL)

Member of IPPA (since 2019): International Positive Psychology Association

NUS: MA (English Studies), BA (Hons, Literature)
NIE: PDGE, NIE-MOE, TSN

Favourite Reads:

–Narrative Counselling in Schools (Winslade, J.M. & Monk, G.D.)
–It’s Not Always Depression (Hendel, H.J.)
-Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Gottlieb, L.)
-Flourish (Seligman, M.)
-Grit (Duckworth, A.)

Grateful mother of 2 ACS (Independent) IBDP alumni (total 24 years of ACS education).

E-mail: MERVYLN@acsindep.edu.sg

School Counsellors:

Samuel Lum

Samuel (BSc in Psychology) believes in the role of counselling in helping individuals attain their aspirations in life. He ensures his best by continually learning as much as he can about its’ practice. To that end, he is currently undergoing training at the Executive Counselling & Training Academy for the Masters in Counselling awarded by the Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia.

Through counselling, he hopes to guide others towards becoming the person they want to be despite life’s obstacles. He holds firm the belief that everyone needs an empathic listening ear from time to time and there is no need to go through challenges alone.

Email: samuellummj@acsindep.edu.sg

Telephone: 6773 9513

Wayne Lim

Wayne Lim holds a Master of Counselling from Flinders University and is dedicated to advancing the holistic development and well-being of students, in line with the school’s mission to nurture leaders of character grounded in faith and integrity. Trained in Choice Theory Reality Therapy, he combines an integrative and compassionate counselling approach with roots in business management from his previous career.

Wayne believes that every student possesses the potential for growth and resilience and seeks to empower students to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, purpose, and humility by providing a safe and empathetic environment where self-awareness and purpose may be cultivated in the ACS tradition of service and excellence.

Email: waynelimew@acsindep.edu.sg

Telephone: 6776 8559

Ms. Wint Wah Kyaw

Wint has been working with youth and adolescents both locally and overseas for mental health and wellbeing since graduating with Masters in Counselling from Monash University (Australia) in 2016. She is a Registered Clinical Member of Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). With empathetic nature and passion for psychoeducation,

Wint believes that everyone can grow and heal at their own pace in a safe and supportive space through openness, self-compassion and committed action. Guided by Person-Centered approach, Wint accompanies students on their personal journeys, believing that no one should face life’s challenges alone, and growth begins with human connection.

Email: wintwahkyaw@acsindep.edu.sg

Telephone: 6773 9512

Mr. Yap Ching Keong

Mr. Yap Ching Keong is a Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) with over two decades of professional experience in counselling, pastoral care, and youth development. Deeply committed to the holistic wellbeing of students, he integrates emotional, social, and moral support in his practice, aligning with the Ministry of Education’s priorities on social-emotional learning and early intervention. Trained in trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities such as AF-EMDR, CBT, and Schema Therapy, Mr. Yap works collaboratively with educators, parents, and community partners to provide comprehensive guidance and care.

At Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), he upholds the school’s Christian ethos of faith, service, and integrity, nurturing students to develop resilience, character, and a deep sense of purpose in living out the ACS mission of being “for God and humanity.”

Email: yapchingkeong@acsindep.edu.sg

Telephone: 6776 9522