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Dr Hernie Khames-Martin
(PhD, CMT-P, MSAC)
​Psychotherapist, Professional Counsellor & Expressive Art Therapist
Dr Hernie Khames-Martin supports individuals, couples, children, teens, families, and groups through psychotherapy, counselling, expressive art therapy, mindfulness, and wellbeing-based support.
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Her work brings together counselling, visual arts, art therapy, mindfulness, and compassion-based practice. She supports clients in exploring emotional concerns, stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, grief, and life changes through a gentle, creative, and reflective approach.
"It matters not who you love, where you love, why you love, when you love or how you love, it matters only that you love."
- John Lenon
About Dr Hernie
Dr Hernie Khames-Martin has over a decade of experience in therapy work and over two decades of teaching experience as a trained visual arts teacher. Her background in visual arts, art therapy, mindfulness, and counselling supports her creative and reflective way of working with clients.
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She is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher and regularly facilitates mindfulness classes and workshops. Her work places emphasis on self-care, lifestyle change where relevant, and helping clients identify practices that may support their wellbeing in daily life.
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Dr Hernie has worked with clients of different ages and from diverse backgrounds. Her own global travels have also shaped her understanding of self-care, stress, adjustment, and the emotional challenges that may come with new places and life changes.
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She also creates art as a form of self-care. Her artworks have been exhibited in Singapore, Australia, and Europe, ranging from miniature paintings to installation pieces, including private commissions.
How She Supports Clients
Dr Hernie’s approach brings together counselling, expressive art therapy, mindfulness, and compassion-based practice. She supports clients in exploring emotional experiences, coping patterns, relationships, stress, and life changes in a way that feels gentle and creative.
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Where appropriate, she may draw from Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassionate-based Therapy, Expressive and Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Holistic Therapy.
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Her work with children, teens, and adults is supported by her caring and gentle demeanour. She has experience supporting clients with concerns such as depression, strained relationships, peer pressure, isolation, low self-esteem, anxiety, and aversions.
She also uses her visual arts and art therapy background to support children experiencing trauma and socioemotional challenges, including “at-risk” children.
Professional Roles
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Psychotherapist
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Professional Counsellor
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Expressive & Art Therapist
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Certified Mindfulness Teacher & Coach (CMT-P)
Languages
Languages for Counselling:
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English
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Malay
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Bahasa Indonesia
Therapeutic Interests / Modalities
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Person-Centered Therapy
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Compassionate-based Therapy
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Expressive and Art Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
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Holistic Therapy
Education & Training
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Doctorate in Consciousness Studies
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Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education
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Master of Counselling
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Master of Visual Arts
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Bachelor of Visual Arts
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Diploma of Teaching in Art Education
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Diploma in Art Therapy
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Diploma in Interior Design
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Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Coach (CMT-P)
Areas of Support
Individuals
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Stress, anxiety, or emotional tension
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Low mood, isolation, or self-esteem concerns
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Life changes and adjustment difficulties
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Aversions or fear-related concerns
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Self-care and wellbeing support
Children & Teens
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Socioemotional challenges
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Peer pressure or school-related stress
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Low self-esteem or confidence concerns
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Trauma-related concerns
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Support for “at-risk” children
Couples & Families
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Relationship difficulties
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Strained relationships
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Family communication concerns
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Adjustment during life changes
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Support for emotional understanding within relationships
Groups
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Group counselling or therapy support
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Expressive therapy sessions
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Art therapy group sessions
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Mindfulness-based group work
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Support for grief and bereavement
Expressive & Art Therapy
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Creative expression through art-based processes
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Support for emotional communication
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Art-based reflection and self-awareness
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Creative approaches for children, teens, and adults
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Expressive therapy for mental health professionals and caregivers
Mindfulness & Wellbeing
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Mindfulness classes and workshops
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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Self-care practices for daily living
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Lifestyle change where relevant
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Mindfulness-informed support for stress, tension, and anxiety
Membership
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Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
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Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
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New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)
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International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA)
What Clients May Works Towards
Clients working with Dr Hernie may be supported in developing:
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Greater awareness of emotional states, stress, and tension
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More practical self-care methods for daily life
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Healthier ways of expressing thoughts and emotions
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Steadier coping during change, stress, or adjustment
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Improved self-esteem and emotional confidence
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More reflective responses in relationships
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Greater ability to communicate through verbal or creative expression
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A stronger sense of emotional safety and ease in sessions
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Mindfulness practices that support wellbeing over time
These are areas clients may work towards through counselling, psychotherapy, mindfulness, expressive art therapy, and psychological support. Outcomes vary between individuals and are not guaranteed.
What Clients have Shared...