Transactional Analysis Conference Singapore 2026 : TA Lens to Mental Health

Transactional Analysis (TA) Association Singapore’s inaugural event of the year!

Explore mental health, diversity, and inclusivity through the lens of TA at this 2-day event - 9 & 10 January 2026.

Guest-Of-Honour: Prof. Daniel Fung - CEO, IMH.

Conference day will be held on 10 January 2026 (Saturday), 9am to 5:30pm. The full day program will include a keynote address, a panel discussion, and 5 concurrent workshops to select from focusing on clinical, educational, and organizational applications of TA.

A pre-conference clinic will be held on 9 January 2026 (Friday), 2:00pm to 5:30pm, with 4 concurrent workshops to select from.

This event will host both local and international speakers, as well as approximately 200-250 attendees. Read on for more details or visit www.staa.org.sg.

See you there!

2- DAY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Ticket will include a bento lunch, and afternoon tea-break.

Select one of the following workshops:

1) “From Rackets to Pacifier” with Anisha Pandya,

2) “Educational TA and Being at Home in the World” with Dr Giles Barrow,

3) “Exploring Self-Expression and Emotional Growth: Journey of Self-discovery to Self-recovery” with Vandana Khanna,

4) “Coaching Through TA Lens” with Jason Woolley.

(8:00am: Registration / 9:00am: Guests to-be-seated)

9:10am : Arrival of Guest-of-Honour (G.O.H) Prof. Daniel Fung - CEO, IMH

9:15am : Address by G.O.H

9:25am : Launch of "Transactional Analysis Unlocked: Exploring Mental Health in Human Relationships" book

9:35am : Keynote Address by Anisha Pandya: “Who Gets to be OK?” TA: Mental Health and the Weight of Social Context.

10:45am : Coffee-break

11:15am : Panel Discussion with 4 Speakers representing, counselling, organisational and

educational settings.

12:45pm : Lunch

2pm to 5:30pm : 5 Concurrent workshops (include tea-break at 3:30pm)

Panel Discussion:

with Panelists -

1. Dr Jessica Leong (TSTA – Clinical, PTSTA – Organization)

1. Ms Anisha Pandya (TSTA – Clinical & Education, University of Mumbai)
2. Dr Giles Barrow (TSTA- Education)
3. Mr Andy Lam (President, Singapore Association for Counselling
4. Ms Cheryl Leong (TA Practitioner; Counselling)

Moderated by Professor Timothy Sim

10 January Workshops:

Select one of the following workshops:

1) "System Imago – A New Perspective on Group Behaviour and Mental Health" by Anisha Pandya,

2) "A Brief Introduction to Ecological Transactional Analysis (Eco-TA)" by Dr. Giles Barrow,

3) "Relationship Analysis in Couple Counselling with TA: Exploring the Space Between" by Reena Goenka,

4) "Updating your Learning Scripts for Mental Wellness in Learning" by Jr-Earn Karen Lam,

5) "Interparental Conflict & Child Mental Health Issues" by Prof. Timothy Sim.

6) "The Adult ADHD Neurotype: Therapeutic Themes and TA-Inspired Interventions"

Synopses for the workshops can be found in the indidvidual "agenda" below. For full information including learning outcomes and presenters' profiles please visit TAA Singapore website's conference event page.

Pre-Conference : 9 January 2026 | 2.30pm-5.30pm (Workshops)

TAAS Members/ Students: SGD100.00

Standard: SGD130.00

Conference Day : 10 January 2026 | 9.00am-5.30pm

TAAS Members/ Students: SGD260.00

Standard: SGD290.00

2-Day Pre-Conference & Conference : 9 & 10 January 2026

TAAS Members/ Students: SGD330.00

Standard: SGD370.00

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Transactional Analysis (TA) is a psychological, educational and organizational framework that explores how individuals communicate and how their behaviors are shaped by psychological, social, and environmental influences. TA provides deep insights into personality dynamics; behavioral patterns; foster emotional intelligence and facilitate to navigate challenging situations resulting in effective personal leadership and conflict resolution. (View the TA feature video below)

To find out more about TA and TA Association Singapore, please visit TAA Singapore website at www.staa.org.sg

Video courtesy of Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) for its feature on TA, presented by Dr. Jessica Leong.
"The last 3-mins talk about I am OK, you are OK and the planet is OK. Ok-ness is about equity and inclusiveness" - JL
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Dr. Jessica Leong TSTA CLINICAL, PTSTA ORGANISATIONAL, MSC TA PSYCHOTHERPY

Dr Leong holds the distinction of being Singapore’s first certified Transactional Analyst, and the only certified Clinical Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst, and the first Asian Transactional Analyst to receive the Goulding Award for Excellence in Transactional Analysis Theory and Practice.

She was awarded a scholarship to undertake a Master’s in Counselling with Keele University, UK, and was accorded the Gold Award at the Excellence in Teaching Convention. In 1993, Dr Leong was accredited by the Training Certifying Council (Minneapolis) to undertake the teaching and supervision of tertiary Transactional Analysis trainees. She was the President of the Transactional Analysis Association in Singapore for 20 years, while providing clinical support across government and private sectors which span from academic and finance to health. A founding member, her involvement remains steadfast and invaluable to the Association serving as the current President .

Today, Dr Jessica Leong is the Clinical and Academic Director of the Executive Counselling and Training Academy, the CEO of JC Integra (TA), and the Berne TA Center.

Info: Explores how early emotional survival strategies, known in Transactional Analysis as “rackets,” evolve into adult patterns of adaptation and managing distress—our psychological “pacifiers.” We will trace how these scripted feelings often become unconscious strategies for self-soothing or managing others, especially in the context of power and identity. Participants will learn to recognize the emotional “pacifiers” they use, understand their roots in relational and systemic dynamics, and explore more conscious, liberatory ways of relating to self and others. >>> Speaker Anisha Pandya (TSTA Psychotherapy & Education) is a Psychotherapist, Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Author. Anisha is an internationally recognized psychotherapist, leadership coach, facilitator, and author with over 17 years of global experience. Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to realize their fullest potential through transformative, experiential processes. (More TAA Singapore website)

Info: Explore the significance of schooling on how we experience ourselves in the world. Typically, the emphasis on life script has been on the impact of family dynamics on the individual’s belief about self and others. This time we will turn our focus to the influence of the classroom on generating personal narratives that extend beyond childhood into adult life. We will look at how educators draw on TA where the ‘client’ is not a patient, and their task is not cure. >>> Speaker Dr. Giles Barrow is an Educator, Transactional Analyst, Eco-TA Founder & Author. An educator with an early career in teaching across primary & secondary schooling, he spent many years in special education with at risk adolescents, he stepped into TA training and has been a TSTA in the educational field for nearly two decades. Giles has written widely on themes including educational TA, pastoral care in schools, educational philosophy, school culture and leadership. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: Explores the integration of Transactional Analysis (TA) ego states with expressive arts as a means of self-exploration & emotional growth. It delves into how creative activities can be used to access, understand, & balance the Parent, Adult, and Child ego states, fostering deeper self-awareness and healing. By engaging in expressive arts, individuals can reflect on their internal dialogues & develop healthier communication patterns. >>> Speaker Vandana Khanna is a Clinical Supervisor, Master Clinical Member SAC, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Mental Health Advocate. She is a compassionate and experienced clinical supervisor, counsellor, and trainer based in Singapore, with a strong dedication to empowering individuals and building resilient communities. With a Masters in Professional Counselling & extensive certifications in trauma, expressive arts & marital therapy, Vandana brings a holistic & client-centered approach to mental health. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: Unlock the power of TA in your coaching practice. This interactive workshop bridges theory & real-world application, equipping practitioners with practical tools to transform client relationships, deepen insights, & drive lasting behavioural change. Discover how TA concepts & methodologies can elevate your coaching conversations, helping clients achieve greater clarity, motivation, & growth in professional settings. Whether you are new to coaching or looking to expand your skillset, this session offers fresh strategies to bring your TA knowledge to life. >>> Speaker Jason Woolley is a coach, clinical hypnotherapist & emerging TA practitioner specializing in applying TA principles within coaching contexts. With certifications as a Professional Certified Coach, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach & Organization & Relationship Systems Coach, Jason brings a systemic, relational approach to individual & group development. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: Official book launch "Transactional Analysis Unlocked: Exploring Mental Health in Human Relationship" by Guest-Of-Honor. Written by Dr. Jessica Leong and co-authored by Mr Peter Hu. Author Dr. Leong (TSTA Clinical, PTSTA Organisational, MSC TA Psychotherapy), holds the distinction of being Singapore’s first certified Transactional Analyst, and the only certified Clinical Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst, and the first Asian Transactional Analyst to receive the Goulding Award for Excellence in Transactional Analysis Theory & Practice. Jessica was the President of the Transactional Analysis Association in Singapore for 20 years, while providing clinical support across government & private sectors which span from academic & finance to health. More information can be found TAASingapore website.

Info: On the Panel are: Dr Jessica Leong (TSTA – Clinical, PTSTA – Organization), Ms Anisha Pandya (TSTA – Clinical, University of Mumbai), Dr Giles Barrow (TSTA- Education), Ms Cheryl Leong (TA Practitioner; Counselling), Mr Andy Lam (President Singapore Association for Counselling),
and Moderated by Professor Timothy Sim.

Info: Anisha Pandya is an internationally recognized psychotherapist, leadership coach, facilitator, and author with over 17 years of global experience. Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to realize their fullest potential through transformative, experiential processes. She integrates Transactional Analysis (TA), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Appreciative Inquiry, and Emotional Intelligence to drive meaningful change. A Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA) in Education and Psychotherapy, Certified Professional Coach (ICF), and Certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer (CNVC), Anisha specializes in leadership development, cultural transformation, and diversity and inclusion.
She is a founding partner of Bliss (India), Authentic Communications Group (USA), and Living Equalities (UK). Known for her empathy, strength-based approach, and ability to inspire growth, Anisha brings compassion, insight, and action to every engagement.

Info: We will attempt to unravel the intricate processes of interparental conflict & children's mental health in therapy. It will be based on work done in China & in Singapore. Through detailed analyses of purposefully selected cases where there are children suffering from mental health problems, divorce/ family violence, this workshop would unpack the intricate dynamics and some therapeutic approaches used to address them. You are invited to engage in a critical examination of the way certain parent-child relational patterns transcend specific ethnic & cultural boundaries. >>> Speaker Prof. Timothy Sim has been working in Hong Kong for more than 19 years. He was already well known in Singapore & the region for his work in counselling, social work and family therapy before he left for Hong Kong since 1999. Today, Tim has established himself as an international expert in drug rehabilitation, disaster management, practice research & family therapy. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: Explores the concept of system imago—the unconscious schema of power that shapes how groups and systems self-organize—and its impact on mental health. We will examine how collective dynamics, privilege, and exclusion influence who feels safe, seen, or silenced within therapeutic spaces. Through reflection and experiential exercises, participants will learn to recognize and respond to these invisible patterns, supporting more inclusive, healing-centered practice. >>> Speaker Anisha Pandya (TSTA Psychotherapy & Education), is a Psychotherapist, Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Author. Anisha is an internationally recognized psychotherapist, leadership coach, facilitator, and author with over 17 years of global experience. Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to realize their fullest potential through transformative, experiential processes. (More TAA Singapore website)

Info: Eco-TA is one the most recent developments in the professional community with its strong alignment with the wider issues associated with diversity, equality and inclusion.  Much of mainstream human psychological approaches are rooted in an ‘Indoor Mind’ frame of reference.  We will look at the resurgence of interest in outdoor practice and the cultivation of the ‘Outdoor’ or ‘Ecological Mind’.  Drawing on ideas from the initial work of TA ecological practitioners we will consider the potential value of outdoor practice for promoting being well in the world. >>> Speaker Dr. Giles Barrow is an Educator, Transactional Analyst, Eco-TA Founder & Author. An educator with an early career in teaching across primary & secondary schooling, he spent many years in special education with at risk adolescents, he stepped into TA training and has been a TSTA in the educational field for nearly two decades. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: Relationship Analysis in Couple Counselling w/ TA: Exploring the space in between - Explores the use of Relationship Analysis in couple counselling (Berne, 1961). Participants will learn experientially to assess both the qualitative nature (sympathy, antagonism, antipathy, indifference) and the quantitative intensity of transactions between partners. Drawing on Berne’s original relationship analysis and modern relational principles, the workshop offers practical tools for counsellors to decode emotional games, analyse co-created dynamics, and work within the therapeutic relationship to support meaningful change in couples. >>> Speaker Reena Goenka is a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) with extensive experience as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and corporate mental wellness consultant. Specialising in trauma recovery, workplace mental health, and professional training. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: Learning can affect mental health, particularly in Singapore. This workshop introduces the concepts of learning scripts and relational learning. Participants will take part in the Four Learning Stories exercise, adapted from Fanita English, to discover aspects of their own learning scripts and how this impacts them in learning situations.  This workshop comes with 2 complimentary individual supervision sessions with Jr-Earn, where participants can process their discoveries and work to update their learning scripts for better mental health. >>>Speaker Jr-Earn is Singapore’s first Provisional Teaching and Supervising
Transactional Analyst (PTSTA) in the Education field. As Director of Learning at SeraphCorp Institute, she leads the curriculum design and faculty teams, integrating TA as a foundational theory in education and leadership development. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Info: The Adult ADHD Neurotype: Therapeutic Themes and TA-Inspired Interventions - Learners outcome include: Describe ADHD from a neurodiversity affirming Transactional Analysis perspective; Understand, and apply the Masking-Authenticity Triangle Model when working with neurodivergent clients; and Apply TA concepts to working with ADHD clients. >>> Speaker Cheryl Leong (TA Practitioner), is a Singaporean who resides in California. Cheryl co-authored an article published in the TA Journal entitled: "Decentring Neuronormativity: A Transactional Analysis Impasse Theory Perspective for Understanding ADHD Masking and Authentically Honouring the Da Vinci Archetype Within” With a specialisation in ADHD and co-occurring issues (substance use, OCD, anxiety, depression), she offers diagnostic assessments, individual psychotherapy, and couples therapy. (More info on TAA Singapore website)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2 Bukit Merah Central (old spring Singapore building), 2 Bukit Merah Central, Queenstown, Singapore