Wai Yan

Counsellor

Ko Wai Yan holds a B.A. from Myanmar and a Postgraduate degree in Applied Psychology. He is currently pursuing a Diploma in Social Work. Since 2020, he has been working at Call Me Today, contributing to projects in the field of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). He has attended various counseling skills courses from both local and international mental health institutions, earning certificates in Basic Counseling Skills, Advanced Counseling Skills, Trauma Care and Support, MHPSS Skills, Effective Listening for Suicide Prevention, Trauma Counseling Skills, PFA, and Continute Education (CE) credits. Since beginning his career in 2020, he has received regular monthly supervision and has conducted over 1,000 counseling sessions. He developed trauma counseling skills through the EMDR Myanmar Association at the Healing Burma Project, where he applied an integrated counseling approach to trauma-related mental health problems. His career interests include clinical social work, trauma counseling approaches related to gender, research, and policy development. Starting in August 2024, he began providing part-time services to support the needs of trauma clients at the Passionate Heart Organization.