Ng Jue Ann: Discovering the Art of Intentional Living for Meaningful Growth
Credential: MA, AThR, AThS
Managing Partner | Senior Art Psychotherapist | Supervisor | Part-time Lecturer
Jue Ann Ng is a passionate advocate for growth and healing through creative expression. With over a decade of experience as a credentialed art therapist, she inspires individuals and groups across diverse settings, from residential care to open studios. Her compassionate approach connects deeply with people of all ages, including those navigating dementia, physical illnesses and mental wellness
Currently, Jue Ann focuses on guiding adults through life’s pivotal moments and challenges, including grief and loss, stress management, and explorations of mental health and neurodiversity. As a dedicated supervisor and part time lecturer, she empowers emerging art therapists to grow with confidence and care in their professional journeys.
Through creative exploration, Jue Ann walks alongside her clients, helping them discover new perspectives and pathways forward with strength, compassion, and clarity.
A Lifelong Learner and Cross-Cultural Communicator:
Jue Ann’s journey to art therapy is rooted in a rich multicultural upbringing and a lifelong passion for understanding others. This fostered a deep appreciation for diverse experiences and naturally led her to work with the geriatric population, valuing their stories and wisdom. Her desire to support individuals across all stages of life expanded to include young adults, caregivers, and anyone navigating life transitions.This leads her to constantly seeking new ways to integrate art into the therapeutic process, Jue Ann believes that creativity is a powerful catalyst for growth and healing. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, and Hokkien, and understands Hakka.
Her fluency in multiple languages and deep cultural understanding had helped her effortlessly connect with individuals from various backgrounds. This linguistic versatility and cultural sensitivity further enhance her ability to facilitate meaningful learning and therapeutic experiences. For Jue Ann, art therapy is a shared exploration, where her own experiences cultivate deep empathy and connection with clients. Her dedication extends beyond therapeutic practice, she currently runs Adult Art Club in collaboration with her trusted colleagues in offering a collaborative space for art making and growth as a collective.
Inspiring Emerging Art Therapists:
As a part-time lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts, Jue Ann plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of art therapists. She leads the module of Adult, Geriatric and Family Art Therapy as one of the curricula of the MA program in Singapore. She also guides MA Art Therapy students through rigorous thesis supervision, providing insightful mentorship and fostering their professional development. Her commitment extends beyond the classroom, as she also offers short courses for adult learners, cultivating an appreciation for art as a powerful therapeutic tool.
Facilitating Growth and Healing:
Jue Ann’s expertise extends to facilitating workshops and group sessions that leverage creative expression for personal growth and healing. Her work spans diverse populations, from young adults navigating life transitions to caregivers seeking support, supporting cancer patients in their recovery transitions, etc. She skillfully creates inclusive and supportive environments where individuals can explore their mental health, manage stress, and process complex emotions with strength, compassion, and clarity. Her experience includes connecting with individuals across all ages, including those with dementia, through open studios and community initiatives.
In addition to external engagements across various roles, the core of her work involves guiding individuals through art therapy sessions to rediscover their inner selves. Jue Ann adopted a salutogenic approach to mental well-being, focusing on nurturing your Sense of Coherence. This intrinsic understanding assures you that your world is comprehensible, challenges are manageable, and your life possesses meaning. It allows us to explore and cultivate resources within your relationships, environment, and personal strengths.
Your well-being is not simply the absence of symptoms or distress, but the presence of connection, purpose, resilience, and meaning.
Art therapy offers a unique space for expression, allowing you to convey what words may not fully capture. By transforming thoughts and emotions into visual forms, it fosters distance and clarity, enabling deeper reflection for enhanced perspective. This nonverbal process is particularly beneficial for navigating complex or overwhelming feelings.
Expertise:
Art Therapy Education & Supervision
Mentoring MA Art Therapy students through classroom teaching, thesis supervision, and tailored professional development to empower the next generation of art therapists.
Creative Facilitation
Designing and leading transformative workshops that harness the power of art for personal growth, emotional resilience, and navigating life’s challenges.
Cross-Cultural Communication
Bridging linguistic and cultural differences to create inclusive spaces that foster genuine connection, mutual respect, and deeper understanding in professional, educational, and therapeutic contexts.
Mental Health Advocacy
Championing the use of art as a catalyst for self-discovery, healing, and enhanced mental well-being, inspiring individuals and communities to embrace creative approaches to mental health.
