Lim Sheng Mian Matthew

Dr. Lim Sheng Mian Matthew serves as Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Asian Pastoral Institute and is a registered clinical psychologist in both the UK and Singapore. He provides psychotherapy services at a local public hospital addressing adult mental health issues and serves on the Singapore Psychological Society's sub-committee managing the national psychologist register.

His educational background includes:

• Doctorate by research in Psychiatry from Oxford University
• Professional doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London

Dr. Lim's research examines cognitive vulnerabilities for psychological ill-health, utilizing behavioral, cognitive, acceptance-based, and systemic psychotherapeutic approaches. His clinical work specifically targets stress, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders in adult populations.

His contributions have been recognized with:

• Early-career award
• Teaching excellence award

While Dr. Lim maintains extensive clinical and teaching responsibilities, no information is available regarding student supervision or research grant funding.

Motivated by faith and social justice principles, he volunteers at Asian Pastoral Institute to advance counseling training and improve community access to psychological treatments.