Natalia Lukito

Expert in Child and Adult Psychology, Mental Health

Natalia Lukito is a former counsellor with over eight years of experience in child and adult psychology, educational support, and mental health therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (First-Class Honours) from the University of Queensland and a Master’s in Counselling from Monash University, alongside advanced certifications in schema therapy, a specialised approach that addresses lifelong emotional patterns shaped by childhood experiences.

Natalia’s expertise spans therapeutic practice, training, and curriculum design. She has provided mental health support to more than 500 clients, empowering individuals to overcome emotional challenges and build fulfilling lives. Her professional background also includes designing and delivering mental health workshops for educational institutions and corporate teams.

Her personal journey as a mother of two enriches her approach to parenting education, blending research-backed insights with real-life experience. Having lived in four countries, Natalia also integrates the best of both Eastern and Western parenting practices into her training, fostering a holistic and inclusive approach to caregiving.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Educational and Developmental Psychology: Conducted assessments and interventions for children with learning challenges such as dyslexia, helping parents and educators support children’s developmental progress effectively.
• Mental Health Therapy: Supported adolescents and adults in managing anxiety, trauma, and emotional distress through evidence-based counselling techniques.
• Training and Facilitation: Delivered engaging workshops on mental health, parenting strategies, and counselling, featuring interactive elements like role-plays, group discussions, and self-assessment exercises.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

As the facilitator of the “Empowered Parenting: Raising Secure, Resilient, and Thriving Kids” course, Natalia helps parents and caregivers build essential skills to foster healthy emotional development in children. Participants will gain:

• Clarity on Parenting Practices: Insights into how parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved) shape children’s emotional development, behaviour, and long-term outcomes.
• Understanding Core Emotional Needs: A deep dive into the five foundational emotional needs of children—security, autonomy, freedom of expression, play, and boundaries—and actionable ways to meet these needs in daily caregiving.
• Temperament-Based Parenting: Guidance on adapting caregiving approaches based on temperament types, such as easy, slow-to-warm-up, or spirited personalities.
• Empathy and Positive Discipline: Techniques to handle emotional outbursts with sensitivity and foster cooperation using positive discipline methods without resorting to punitive measures.
• Strategies for Common Challenges: Solutions for managing bedtime routines, mealtimes, and sibling conflicts with ease and confidence.

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Natalia’s approach is built on the belief that impactful learning comes from experience and reflection. Her sessions balance research-based content with interactive activities, encouraging participants to practise new skills, share real-life experiences, and build confidence in their parenting journey.

CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), First-Class Honours, University of Queensland
• Master’s in Counselling, Monash University
• Advanced Schema Therapy Training:
  • Level 1: The Model, Methods, and Techniques
  • Level 2: Beyond the Basics

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Developed Singapore’s first Social Anxiety Group Therapy programme.
• Lead facilitator for Support for Eating Disorders Singapore (SEDS).
• Delivered training programmes on parenting, mental health, and emotional resilience for educational and corporate audiences.