By turning towards yourself and the world, you create new possibilities for living with greater authenticity and deeper meaning.
My therapeutic philosophy draws from two ancient Greek wisdoms: “Know thyself,” and “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
I’m here to support those who are willing to reflect, curious about themselves, and open to meaningful dialogues as they navigate young adulthood.
Quick Background
- Yale-NUS College, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
- James Cook University, Masters in Guidance and Counselling
Professional Experience
- James Cook University Counselling Office
- Shan You Counselling Centre
Hi, I’m Gary Wee, an Associate Therapist working toward full professional accreditation under Dr. Magdalen Cheng’s supervision.
I work with young adults who find themselves living with persistent tensions without clear answers: whether to remain in a stable job or risk pursuing something more meaningful; how to care for themselves while staying connected to others; and how to live in accordance with their values while navigating social expectations around career, marriage, and relationships.
Many young adults I work with feel the pressure to “have it figured out”. On the surface, they appear certain in their choices. However, beneath their mask hides quiet but heavy doubts about where their life is heading. They may feel disconnected from life, yet unsure how to re-engage.
In our dialogues, we’ll explore who you are, what matters to you, and how you might relate to these tensions with greater honesty and clarity. My approach is reflective, offering an open space to slow down and examine your concerns with depth and intention.
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How I Work
Being more philosophically minded, I put focus on uncovering and clarifying the hidden meanings of the words you, the client, use and tend to gloss over as a given, but in reality, are unclear and contradicting. Therein often lie the answers you seek. Here, I help you develop your capacity for inner searching.
Trained in Existential-Humanistic Therapy, I work relationally in the here-and-now. Your relational patterns with people in your life will show up in your relationship with me. Real work occurs when we attend to our relationship that is alive in the therapy room, not just abstractly talking about relationships. Here, you learn to stay with your body and emotions.
We will engage in dialogue. I will ask you questions and offer my observations. You’re encouraged to do the same. I will not give you answers. Not because I don’t want to, but because even if I wanted to, I’m cannot since no one has ready-made answers for life. In this process, you will reach your own stance about how you want to live. Then you’ll really feel that your life is yours—not anybody else’s.
Integrating Philosophy and Psychology
Only attending to your emotions isn’t always the most helpful. You’d come to see that many of your problems aren’t simply psychological but also philosophical in nature. Underlying your problems are often philosophical questions like the following: What is a friend? What does it mean to be a son/daughter/parent? How do I live a good life? What is love?
Integrating philosophy with emotional regulation (e.g. mindfulness) and cognitive work makes for a more encompassing approach that reflects your actual experience living life, which involves contemplating difficult questions about life, yourself, and other people, managing your emotions, and knowing how to organize your thoughts.
