Thomas Sim

Thomas Sim is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. He holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania, alongside degrees including Master of Counselling (UQ) and Master of Education. His expertise bridges education and counselling, with over 20 years of experience across academic, clinical, and leadership roles.

Research interests include counselling and wellbeing, access to mental health services, higher education teaching, and inclusive education. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and textbooks, focusing on dyslexia interventions, bilingual language processing, and educational strategies. His work emphasizes practical applications of theory.

Professional roles include Associate Editor of the Asia Pacific Journal of Developmental Differences and editorial contributions. He is committed to evidence-based therapeutic practices like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly supporting children with mental health challenges.

Prior roles include Course Coordinator at the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and Director of Research at the Dyslexia Association of Singapore. Thomas advocates for person-centered approaches and resilience-building in individuals and communities.