Chen Kai Shen

Kai Shen is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and founder of Side by Psych Wellness Centre. He offers a calm, collaborative space to explore difficult emotions, understand yourself and navigate relationships. His experience spans a private psychiatric clinic, schools, community and NGO settings, and private practice. At the private psychiatric clinic, he worked alongside psychiatrists to support people experiencing mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, psychosis and suicidal distress. He has also worked with children and adolescents in school and community settings. Kai Shen works primarily with Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), helping clients understand their emotions, underlying needs and relationship patterns. His work is also informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.