Coaching & Therapy

My practice is a combination of Ontological Coaching (a study that focuses on Way of Being) and Compassionate Inquiry (a somatic-based psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr Gabor Maté that reveals what lies beneath the appearance we present to the world) in my practice. By understanding how the mind-body connection works, it allows us to better learn what debilitates or liberates us, and this awareness creates transformational shifts in being with more sustainable changes. 

Given my corporate leadership positions held in various organisations globally, and all the self-leadership work I have done (still doing!), I have the understanding, resonance and language to connect with “leaders”, in both the professional and personal space. I believe that everyone can unlock one's potential and pursue a meaningful career that is aligned with one's vision and values.

Scope

  • 1:1

    This engagement is arranged with individuals and/or companies for its employees.

  • Leadership Programs

    This engagement focuses on group coaching vs. team coaching.

Testimonials

  • “YT is one of the very best therapists I have had the privilege to have come across, both as a practitioner myself, and as a client. He is immensely empathetic and compassionate, and has a remarkable ability to be fully present with the client. He held such a safe space for me that I could trust him enough to be absolutely vulnerable and allow my deepest emotions to be expressed without shame or inhibition, despite the fact that I am a very reserved person who struggles with emotional expression. YT listened intently and patiently to everything I said, as I rambled on, without any interference, and gave me that space to voice and ventilate which I was craving for. That in itself was so healing!”

    Chathuri Jayasooriya, Breakthrough Coach/Energy Healer/Therapist, Sri Lanka

  • “Sessions with you have given me a lot of insight about my own processes and patterns. As I notice myself embodying and integrating those changes, I am able to notice a significant difference in the way I show up everyday. I want to say a heartfelt 'Thank you!' to you. Your presence, calm, the safety of the space you hold, the gentleness with which you remind to see the good in myself has meant a lot to me and is a significant contributor to my progress. Keep being the light that is you, your work is a gift to the world.”

    Arpita Chatterjee, Jakarta

  • “I've been working with Yee Thong for over a year now, having monthly meetings has helped with my growth. This has been a game changer in my life both personal and work. Everything from figuring out what my “Why” is, how to manage Ego and hard interactions, to identifying trigger points and how to manage emotions. I really enjoy working with Yee Thong, I believe that his approach is great, I particularly enjoy when he brings in other elements of his learnings in the session.”

    Rodolpho Fidalgo, Spiro8 Co-Founder CEO, US

  • “A fantastic coaching project. YT has this capacity of attuning during every single coaching sessions we had, in a very gentle, unique and fun way. His abilities to active listen and read what has not been fully expressed in words; presenting deep, challenging and simple questions, all have remarkably and positively shifted my perspectives. I wish everyone could have the opportunity to be coached by YT for a long-lasting & life-changing experience.”

    Vittoria Collu, APAC Regional Manager & International Head Hunter, Hong Kong

  • “YT is mastering the art of bringing out a clarity of purpose and desire that is often hard to pinpoint on your own. I highly recommend YT’s coaching if you want to learn more about yourself, your personal and professional ambition and want concrete advices and tips to become your true self. Working with YT helped me value what I want to do and gave me the courage to start the journey to do things that are truly meaningful for me.”

    Quentin Poyet, Brand Strategist, Hong Kong

  • “I strongly recommend YT's work as a Holistic Coach. I had a great support from him when I needed the most. The tools he uses to make as access what is needed inside us, help us connect to what really matters. He is an amazing professional who really cares about delivering excellence.”

    Claudia Deschamps, People Connection Facilitator Speaker and Writer, Brazil

  • “Each of the five sessions I had with Yee Thong were amazing and intriguing. He facilitated a safe space where I explored triggers that came up in the present moment, and really helped me uncover and understand the limiting beliefs and the root cause underneath. The patience and compassion Yee Thong brought throughout our sessions allowed me to not only understand why I was triggered and see the links between certain childhood experiences to present situations, but change my perception about myself and in relation to others. I highly recommend Yee Thong.”

    Raven Finley, Therapist, Dubai

  • “YT is a phenomenal coach. He is caring, compassionate and a great listener. He really knows how to go deep with his clients. He helped me to think about issues that I usually don't delve into. I highly recommend YT!”

    J.S., Television Executive & Producer, Los Angeles, USA

  • “I have had therapy sessions with YT and have experienced them as really useful. YT has the ability to connect, create space for me as a client and show up really empathetic. After the sessions I have reflected on how much of the talking that came from me, with him guiding me to explore what I carry inside of me. I warmly recommend YT for anyone interested in understanding themselves in another way.”

    Sofie Wretman, Therapist, Konciensia Kompetens, Sweden

  • “I had a transformative experience on this journey with Compassionate Inquiry and YT. Working with YT has been nothing short of life-changing and eye-opening and I can confidently say that compassionate inquiry is a necessary tool for all humans seeking growth and self-discovery! YT's guidance and expertise has been exceptional, with his intuitive approach and genuine compassion, he created a safe and nurturing space for exploration. Through our sessions, he skilfully guided me towards uncovering profound insights about myself that I had never before realised. His ability to ask the right questions and gently encourage introspection allowed me to confront and address deep-seated emotions and beliefs. I would absolutely urge anyone to try a session!”

    Imaan Khadir, Student, South Africa

  • “I found YT to be a compassionate and attuned listener and, being a Compassionate Inquirty (CI) trainee myself, I have learned a thing or two from his approach. It felt easy for me to open up to him and let out emotions from a place of vulnerability, for which safety is required. Some parts of myself are understood, seen and loved more thanks to the time we've spent together doing CI. Following our sessions, I gladly accepted Yee's invitation in doing some breathwork together, and was amazed by the impact our first session had on me. There is quite some trauma stored in my body, which I felt moving and releasing during YT's guided breathwork, in a way talk therapy has not been able to before. It's hard and requires effort, but was really worth it. Many discoveries have been made, thank you, YT.”

    Glenn De Meyer, Therapist, Belgium

  • “I had the privilege of working with YT for a period of three months, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the transformative journey we embarked upon together. Throughout our time together, YT exhibited immense patience and unwavering dedication to my growth.

    His guidance went beyond surface-level advice, as he delved deep into helping me understand what truly drives me in life. Through his insightful questions, I gained a simpler understanding of my authentic self, which has had a positive impact on my personal and professional life.

    One aspect that really stood out was YT's ability to help me become more aware of the emotions residing within my body. He taught me effective techniques to release emotions and tension, allowing me to experience a greater sense of emotional well-being and inner peace.

    What truly sets YT apart is his genuine care and compassion. He created a safe and nurturing environment that fostered trust and vulnerability.

    I am grateful for the transformational journey I experienced under YT's guidance. I wholeheartedly recommend YT to anyone seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

    Thank you for everything!”

    A.A., India

  • “I reconnected with Yee Thong (YT) at a time when I was desperately looking for coaching for my mental health.

    YT was able to distill issues that bother me into actionable steps. He helped me to rediscover myself, take priority on self care, and find purpose in life.

    YT also reminded me to be grateful which helped to swift our mindset. I am very grateful for having the opportunity to work with YT. I know he's always there to support.

    Thank you YT.

    L.M.L., Finance Director, Kuala Lumpur

 FAQs

  • I was trained in Organizational Coaching with Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), Ontological Coaching with Newfield by The Coach Partnership, and Compassionate Inquiry by Dr. Gabor Maté. As a coach, I am Associated Certified Coach (ACC). I am also currently embarking in learning various other modalities and this includes Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies (by Linda Thai) and IFS – Internal Family Systems (by Richard Schwartz). To-date, I have over 250 coaching hours and 700+ hours of training-and-self-development through certification programs, courses, summits and conferences.

  • As no two humans are the same, it all boils down to chemistry and how much of what I do, resonates with you. I normally would start with a session to mutually introduce ourselves and I will also take the opportunity to share more about my practice and what to expect. For this non-chargeable first session, you can click on “Let’s connect!” ; this normally comes with my calendar and all my available slots across different time zones and also, some quick questions about you so that there would be better context to our session.

  • I conduct my sessions, both online sessions via Zoom and in-person sessions if we happen to be in the same country. My home base is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For online sessions, I can set up Zoom calls; recording is also possible and this is upon request by you. For in-person sessions, as I do not have a venue for my practice yet (for now at the very least), it is important for you to find a conducive, private space for the session - it is not recommended to do a session in a public setting e.g. a café and all expenses related to the venue will be borne by you.

  • It depends but I normally work on a package of 5 sessions to allow time and space for you to explore and discover. If additional sessions are needed, we can discuss as to how many and the associated rates with these extra sessions. Arrangement is different between individual and corporate clients.

  • My sessions are all in 60-min duration. There are times the sessions can be extended to 75-min if there are some things we need more time to close.

  • Everyone is different hence the intervals between the sessions vary. From experience, it is important to have a gap between the sessions so that you can process what arises in the session, and do the work before the next session. My recommendation is to have a minimum of 2 weeks gap.

  • There is no set way for a session. We would normally start the session with some grounding exercise, to anchor ourselves in the present moment. Based on the broad agreed upon goal earlier, there may be a specific intention and outcome for a particular session that is most present for you, and the inquiry will follow and flow accordingly.

  • The session is meant to be a safe space for you with no set agenda from my end; hence it is for you to decide what is best for you in going through the inquiry for deeper discovery. There will be times where you do not want to explore certain topics and this is perfectly fine. It is for you to raise this during our session.

  • I will continue to support you in-between sessions. I would be happy to do a quick exchange between us via email or Whatsapp, on anything that may arise for you post our sessions.

  • Please be advised that a late arrival (later than 15 minutes) will result in a reduction of the duration of your session due to the impact on other clients that follow. If you need to cancel, there should be a 48 hours’ notice; anything less than this notice, full fee will be charged.

  • I work on a sliding scale given the level of economic conditions of different countries and personal circumstances; this also differs between individual and corporate clients.

  • If you are residing in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore, you can have a direct transfer into my bank account to avoid any 3rd party charges; payment details will be shared when the agreement is established. If you are residing in countries other than the above, I use Wise.

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