About Me
Davinder Gill, Clinical Psychologist
BSc (Hon) in Psychology, MPsych (Clinical)
I am registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP). I have worked as a psychologist for 20 years with clients in various settings – forensic, community mental health and private practice. I have also taught and supervised students in the Master of Psychology (Clinical) program at James Cook University, Singapore.
As my practice has developed, I have increasingly been drawn to working in a more holistic manner, incorporating the mind and body into a whole of person intervention. I encourage my clients to explore the areas in which they feel stuck – for example, feeling stuck in certain emotional states, in certain habits or patterns.
I work collaboratively with clients on exploring how these processes are impacting their mental and physical health and use evidence-based approaches to support them. I empower my clients to live a fulfilling and meaningful life, guiding them to tap into their innate inner resources to build resilience and capacity to face challenges.
I have divided my time between Singapore and Australia over the past 20 years. I am now permanently settled in Sydney, Australia. I am a mum of two. In my spare time, I enjoy going to the beach, playing the ukulele, nature walks, yoga and movie nights with my family.
My Approach
I primarily use the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) with my clients to deepen their understanding and connection to themselves. I am a Level 2 Certified NARM therapist and pursuing Level 3 Masters training this year.
NARM addresses the long-term impact of attachment misattunement, adverse childhood experiences and developmental or complex trauma. This therapeutic approach creates a safe and exploratory space to address and navigate challenges faced in the present that are being influenced by unresolved emotional pain from the past.
Using this approach, I support my clients towards more connection, greater well-being and more capacity.
To support this work and in considering each client’s unique experiences and needs, I also draw from other approaches, namely, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness & Compassion Focused Therapy.
My Credentials
BSc (Hon) in Psychology, MPsych (Clinical)
Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Registration number: PSY0001595246
Registered with Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP)
Registration Number 1711003
Board-approved Clinical Supervisor with AHPRA and SRP
Member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS)
Publications and Presentations
Lee, K.Q., Barlas, J. & Gill, D. (2025) Learning to thrive through autonomy: a thematic analysis of the role of recalled parental autonomy in the transition to motherhood. Current Psychology, 44, 2395–2412 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-07311-2
Leong, W.E., Gill, D., Barlas, J., and Lin, K.F. (2024) Early Parenting Interactions and First-Time Mothers’ Postnatal Depression and Parental Competence. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 14 (4). pp. 963-975. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14040063
Barlas, J., Gill, D., Anwar Ali, L., Lee, K., and Leong, R. (2022) The Impact of Parenting on First-Time Mothers Mental Health and Sense of Competence: A Mixed-Method Study. In: [Presented at the Psychological Science and Wellbeing Conference 2022]. 4-5 March 2022, Singapore and Online.
Gill, D., Davis, M., Smith, A., & Straker, L. (2014). Bi-directional relationships between cigarette use and spinal pain in adolescents accounting for psychosocial functioning. British Journal of Health Psychology, 19(1), 113-131.
Gill, D. K., & Tan, W. C. (2009). Moving Towards Integrated Rehabilitation: A Practitioner’s Perspective on Addressing the Needs of Inmates with Mental Illness in the Singapore Prison Service. Paper presented at the 1st Singapore Prison Service – NUS Department of Social Work Research Seminar, Singapore.
Gill, D. & Patrick, J. (2006). The Impact of Cultural Similarity and Level of Acquaintance on Personality. Proceedings of the 2006 Joint Conference of the APS and NZPsS: Psychology Bridging the Tasman: Science, Culture and Practice, 130-134.