Our Team
We are a diverse and inclusive team, dedicated to the well being of our community
Johanna de Koning
Johanna is the Clinical Supervisor of NCS. She holds an M.A. in Counseling [Licensed. S101962 ACC/CPCAB] and several certifications in specialized topics, such as Art Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, and Play Therapy. Johanna has more than 30 years’ experience working with children and adolescents, as well as marriage and family therapy.
Languages: English, Thai, Dutch
David Ogden
David completed his Graduate Diploma of Counseling and Master of Counseling qualifications in Sydney, Australia. He has over 20 years’ experience working with adolescents, adults and couples using an eclectic approach of Cognitive-Behavioural, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic and Emotionally-Focused Therapies. He is experienced working with a range of mental health issues affecting individuals and families, including depression, anxiety, conflict, identity, and trauma. He is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association.
Language: English
Joy (Saranjit) Hemkaew
Has her Diploma in Counseling on a Master Degree Level, obtained at the TBTS in Bangkok and has been trained as a ‘Satir Therapist’.’ She is able to give therapy to singles and couples. She also treats depression and anxiety disorders. Next to this she helps people with difficult relationships, work related stress management, identity issues, anger management and other challenges of life. Her main language is Thai. Therefore she prefers to work with Thai clients.
Language: Thai
Nok (Intra) Teapinnyok
Nok is the Cultural Liaison at NCS. She helps people to discover the best in themselves and allows them to blossom through corporate training and lunch talks. Nok mediates the gap between cultures by helping people with different backgrounds, languages, and ages to understand each other better. As a coach and communicator, Nok specializes in corporate strategies, education, and care-giving for the elderly.
Languages: Thai, English
Rex (Dick) de Koning
Marriage Encounter Coordinator. Post Graduate Certificate in Counseling. Registered Nurse. Highly skilled as an Individual & Marriage Counselor. Specializes in cross-cultural training, marital and family therapy.
Languages: English, Thai, Dutch
Marin Takahashi
Marin has completed her Master’s degree in counseling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Chulalongkorn University, and is currently completing her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in counseling. She has a wide range of experience with diverse clientele, and specializes in working in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, and cross cultural adaptation.
Languages: English, Thai, Japanese
Savinee Khanijou
Savinee completed her Masters of Counseling in Edinburgh. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of Queensland, Australia and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Chulalongkorn University. Savinee has experience working with children in international schools and can speak both English and Thai fluently
Languages: English, Thai
Brian (Ng Fai Kwok)
Brian hails from Hong Kong. In the past twenty years Brian has been working as a Social Worker with Youth and Families. Before he settled in Bangkok, the nature of his job was mainly to take care of teenagers who had committed criminal offenses and those who had withdrawn from their families.
Languages: English, Cantonese
Karrie Ng
Is from Hong Kong. She is a social worker with psychology background, but specialized in career counseling and sexuality issues. She has experience with young adults and teenagers. Apart from one on one counseling, Karrie is also an expert in sex and gender education for teenagers.
Languages: Thai, English, Mandarin and Cantonese