Adj. Prof. Dr. Prem Kumar Shanmugam
An accredited Psychotherapist and Counselor, and Clinical Supervisor who boasts years of experience and wisdom in addiction treatment and mental health administration.
One of the founding members and Regional Ambassadors of The Asia Pacific Certification Board (APCB) founded Solace Asia, Solace Wellness, and Solace Academy
Service Expertise
Counselling Psychology
Addiction Psychotherapy
Addiction Research and Consultation
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Career Milestones
Degree in Psychology Volunteer at Institute of Mental Health Singapore (IMH)
Masters Degree in Social Science Counselling, University of South Australia
Head of Faculty, BMC College Singapore
Developed syllabus for a Masters program with University of Hertfordshire, UK
Completed 2nd Masters Degree in Psychology Research, Nanyang Technological University Singapore
Founded Solace Sabah
Founded Sanctuary Retreat - a community project to provide affordable treatment
Founded Solace Academy - Research and development wing under Solace
Merged Sanctuary Retreat and Solace Sabah into Solace Asia
Founded Solace Wellness - Mental health experts under Solace
PhD in Psychology (Addiction Treatment), Manchester Metropolitan University
Accreditations
Certified Clinical Supervisor (Addictions)
Certified Masters Psychotherapist and Counsellors
Certified Clinical Supervisor
Positions
2008
Head of Counselling and Psychology Faculty.
2011
Programme Director
2012
Programme and Clinical Consultant
2013
Founder and CEO
2017 - Present
Founder and CEO
Solace Academy
2019 - Present
Founder and CEO
Solace Asia
2020 - Present
Founder and CEO
Solace Wellness
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Strategic Partnerships
Publishings
Books
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New Beginnings
Solace Sabah Treatment Manual -
Addiction: A Family Disease
A book for expression by colors on the concepts of the Family Disease
Books
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New Beginnings
Solace Sabah Treatment Manual -
Addiction: A Family Disease
A book for expression by colors on the concepts of the Family Disease
Newspaper Articles
- Have an addiction? Here’s how to treat it
- Understanding addictions and treatments
- Breaking down nicotine addiction
- Teens taking “smart” pills are not making a smart move
