Centre for Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling

retreat directors

Fr Paul Goh Lian Kok, S.J .
Fr Paul is the Director of the Centre of Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling and he gives retreats. He is also the Superior of the Jesuit community of Kingsmead Hall. Fr Paul has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He offers counselling and psychotherapy services for those who are troubled by marital conflict, emotional issues, sexuality issues, post-traumatic stress, depression, suicidal thoughts, impulsive behaviours, or other psychological disorders.

Fr Christopher Soh, S.J.
Fr. Chris is Assistant Director at the CISC, where he offers retreat accompaniment and spiritual direction. He received his formal training in these ministries at Loyola House in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. He also has a Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (Systematics)."

Fr Antoni Ponnudurai, S.J.
Fr Ponnudurai's main ministry is to Catholic Tamil groups. He also gives retreats at the Centre of Ignatian Spirituality and Counselling.

Fr Leslie Raj, S.J.
Fr Leslie is Chaplain to Catholic Junior College and assists in the formation of Jesuits. He has Masters degrees in Ministry and Pastoral Liturgy. Fr Leslie offers the Spiritual Exercises to retreatants and supervision for spiritual directors. His interests include the autobiography of St Ignatius, Music and Children's Spirituality.

Ms Celina Lin
Celina has been giving retreats and spiritual direction after completing a 2-year Formation programme for Spiritual Directors with the Life Direction Team, Singapore. She is a member of CHOICE Single Young Adults programme, Life Direction Team (LDT) and Spiritual Directors International (SDI).

Ms Diana Koh
Diana has been giving retreats and spiritual direction after completing a 2-year Formation program for Spiritual Directors with the Life Direction Team, Singapore. Completed Choice Theory and Reality Therapy as well as Pastoral Counseling (Counselling & Care Centre). A member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI) she is involved in pastoral ministry and spiritual accompaniment for many years.

Ms Diana Tan
Diana completed an internship in the Art of Spiritual Direction at Mercy Center, Burlingame, California, USA and has a Certificate in Spiritual Direction in the Jungian, Mystical, Dream, and Christian Tradition awarded by the Haden Institute/Mt Carmel Spiritual Centre. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI). She also volunteers as a prayer guide with the Sojourners' Companions. Trained as a writing group leader by Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) at the Pacific School of Religion, UC Berkeley, USA, Diana now facilitates writing workshops locally. Diana is also a certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator and organizes labyrinth walks at CISC and for groups. Diana has completed the basic course in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy.

Mrs. Elizabeth Oliveiro
Elizabeth completed the 3-Month Programme in Apostolic Spirituality and the Ignatian Spiritual Guidance and Retreat-Giving Programme at St. Beuno’s Ignatian Retreat Centre, North Wales, United Kingdom. She has a Certificate in Spiritual Direction in the Jungian, Mystical, Dream, and Christian Tradition awarded by the Haden Institute/Mt Carmel Spiritual Centre. She is a member of Spiritual Directors International and volunteers as a prayer guide with the Sojourners' Companions.

Ms Joy Toh
Joy receives her certificate in Spiritual Direction in the Jungian, Mystical Dream and Christian Traditional awarded by The Haden Institute of Flat Rock, NC and Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre. She volunteers as a Prayer Guide with the Sojouners' Companions and is a member of the Spiritual Directors
International. She is married with two lovely daughters.

Ms Roselie Chia
Roselie completed an internship in the Art of Spiritual Direction at Mercy Center, Burlingame, USA, and is a member of Spiritual Directors International (SDI). She has a Certificate in Spiritual Direction in the Jungian, Mystical, Dream, and Christian Tradition awarded by the Haden Institute/Mt Carmel Spiritual Centre. Also trained as a Writing Group Leader by Amherst Writers & Artists, at the Pacific School of Religion, University of California, Berkeley, USA; and as a Labyrinth Facilitator by Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress, founder of the labyrinth movement. Completed a basic course in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Facilitates Writing Group workshops and retreats, as well as labyrinth meditation retreats at the CISC. She also volunteers as a prayer guide with the Sojourners' Companions.

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