Professional Membership
American Counseling Association(ACA)
American Psychological Association(APA)
Society for Humanistic Psychology
Society for Psychological Hypnosis
National Association of Forensic Counselors(NAFC)
International Association of Counselors and Therapists(IACT)
International Association of Applied Psychology(IAPT)
Complementary Medical Association, UK(CMA)
Australian Psychologist Press(APP)
American Board of Hypnotherapy(ABH)
American Hypnosis Association(AHA)
Australian Hypnotherapists' Association(AHA)
New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists(NZAPH)
Association of Hypnotherapy Practitioners Malaysia(AHPM)
Australia & New Zealand Coaching Alliance(ANZCA)
American University of NLP(AUNLP)
Publications
Self Hypnosis: New Opportunity for Wellness
by Dr. Sylvester J. Lim
An illuminating primer into self-hypnosis for everyone, emphasizing choice, collaboration, and the power of the present moment.
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Dr Syl is the Principal Consultant at NOW Mind Body Healing Centre (NOW) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A seasoned psychologist, clinical hypnotherapist, psychological coach, and mind-body healing practitioner, Dr Syl brings close to 40 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional, psychological, and life transitions.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology, a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, and a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) specializing in Human and Organizational Psychology. He has also completed an additional year of postgraduate study in Clinical Psychology. His foundational training took place in the United States, where he lived for nearly 15 years, with further experience in New Zealand and Australia.
Dr Syl’s practice is rooted in a deep belief in the human capacity for healing and growth. He integrates evidence-based psychological approaches with holistic mind-body modalities. He is especially known for his gentle, empathetic presence and ability to create emotionally safe spaces for clients to explore their inner world.
In addition to his therapeutic work, Dr Syl has also served as CEO of a non-profit focused on breast cancer awareness and research, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni at a Malaysian university, and Assistant Professor in both the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. He continues to contribute as an Industrial Advisor, supporting the integration of wellness and psychology into academic development.
As the founder of NOW, Dr Syl champions the principles of New Opportunity for Wellness, emphasizing choice, collaboration, and the power of the present moment as catalysts for personal transformation. His work blends clinical insight with intuitive depth, grounded in empathy and respect for the individual journey. Whether working with corporate clients, educational institutions, therapists, families, or individuals, his mission: to empower others toward greater clarity, confidence, and inner transformation – one moment at a time.