Prof. Dr Siva Mahendran is a professionally qualified counsellor, adult educator, workplace literacy trainer, and international speaker with more than 30 years of experience. He has presented on counselling psychology and emotional wellbeing across Singapore and internationally. He is also the creator of Poetic Therapy, an innovative approach that uses poetry to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Through his writing, he explores human experiences, cultures, journeys, and the deeper meaning found within everyday life.