School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences

Education:

• Master in Counseling, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2016)
• Bachelor of Psychology, HELP University College (2014)

Notable Experience: 

• Registered Counselor under Malaysian Board of Counsellors
• Appointed APEL.A, APEL.C and APEL.M Assessor, Advisor, and Moderator for the field of Psychology in WOU since 2025
• Senior Volunteer and Trainer in an emotional support helpline, BEFRIENDERS Penang
• Active Member in Catholic Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists of Malaysia (CCTPPM)
• Active Volunteer in an emotional support helpline, SHALOM Careline

Area of Research Interest:

• Mental Health and Counseling Practices
• Innovative Teaching and Learning

Professional Highlights:

• Delivered international guest lectures on positive mental health
• Conducted mental health talks at major industries and schools
• Co-managed industry-based employer projects
• Committee member in multiple national counselling and support networks

Published Work

Contributed to academic literature in areas related to higher education and mental health, with work appearing in peer-reviewed journals.

Publication Highlights:

• Wong, T. A., Cheah, W. C., & Dorai, B. J. (2023). Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study Of Experiences And Challenges Of Lecturers. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 13(3), 575–586. https://doi.org/10.1108/heswbl-02-2023-0053

Awards and Recognition: 

• INTI International College Penang Teaching Excellence Award (2022)
• Recognized for mental health advocacy in corporate and academic sectors (Dell, Intel, Keysight)
• Guest speaker for psychological well-being topics in faith-based and public platforms