Training and Development Director, New Mind Academy
Dr Hiro Koo, 古健荣博士
Pioneer of Neuro-Hypnotherapy in Malaysia. Specialization in stress management, burnout intervention, and corporate psychosocial safety training. DOSH-registered Psychosocial Trained Person and HRD Corp accredited trainer.
Areas of Expertise
Specialisations in Stress Management & Corporate Wellbeing
Over 15 years of experience in applied neuroscience, Trauma-informed hypnotherapy, and organisational psychology.
Stress Management & Burnout Intervention
Evidence-based hypnotherapy and neuroscience-informed approaches for chronic stress relief, burnout recovery, and sustainable resilience building for individuals and teams.
Corporate Psychosocial Safety Training
DOSH-compliant psychosocial safety programmes for organisations. As a registered Psychosocial Trained Person (PTP-167/25), delivering workplace mental health and risk management training.
Neuro-Hypnotherapy
Pioneer of the Neuro-Hypnotherapy method in Malaysia since 2012. Integrating qEEG brain mapping with structured hypnotherapeutic conditioning for optimal outcomes.
HRD Corp Accredited Training
Delivering claimable corporate training programmes in stress resilience, mental wellness, and leadership development. Certified HRD Corp trainer for Malaysian organisations.
Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy
Certified trauma-informed approach with post-graduate training from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's Trauma Research Foundation. Safe, gentle processing of difficult experiences.
Employee Assistance & Wellbeing
Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) providing comprehensive workplace mental health support, EAP consultation, and organisational wellbeing strategies.
For Organisations
Corporate Training & Psychosocial Safety Programmes
DOSH-compliant workplace mental health training delivered by a registered Psychosocial Trained Person and HRD Corp accredited trainer.
Psychosocial Safety Training
Comprehensive workplace psychosocial risk management training aligned with DOSH guidelines. Equip your organisation to identify, assess, and manage psychosocial hazards.
- Psychosocial hazard identification
- Risk assessment frameworks
- Control measure implementation
- Delivered by DOSH PTP-167/25
Stress & Burnout Prevention
Evidence-based training programmes for stress resilience and burnout prevention. HRD Corp claimable for Malaysian registered companies.
- Stress literacy and awareness
- Burnout early warning signs
- Self-regulation techniques
- Sustainable performance strategies
Transformational Leadership Coaching Masterclass for Leaders
Equip managers and leaders to recognise mental health challenges, have supportive conversations, and guide team members to appropriate resources.
- Recognising distress signals
- Supportive conversation skills
- Appropriate referral pathways
- Creating psychologically safe teams
Credentials
Academic Qualifications & Professional Certifications
Academic Qualifications
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Ph.D. (Neurofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis & Expressive Art Therapy)
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
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Master's Degree in Psychology (Major in Industrial & Organizational Psychology)
Completed more than 1,000 practicum hours. Research Area in Occupational Health Psychology (Traumatic Stress & Burnout).
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Bachelor's Degree (Psychology)
Foundation in psychological sciences
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Post-Graduate Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies
Trauma Research Foundation (Led by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk), Currently pursuing another Master’s in Clinical Psychology.
Professional Certifications
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DOSH Psychosocial Trained Person (PTP-167/25)
Department of Occupational Safety & Health Malaysia
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HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
Human Resource Development Corporation Malaysia
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Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (London.)
540 hours practitioner training
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Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy
UK College (BPS Approved, 450 hours)
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Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner (SBCIA)
Clinical neurofeedback and brain regulation
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Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)
Workplace mental health support specialist
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Recognition
Awards & Achievements
INNOCARE 2025
Gold & Best Innovation Award in Mental Wellness (UPSI)
Hall of Wellness Awards 2020
Wellness Specialist/Practitioner Asia
UTAR Outstanding Alumni 2022
Creativity and Innovation Award
JCI TOYM Finalist
Ten Outstanding Young Malaysian - Top 30 (2021 & 2023)
PERKAMA Gold Medal 2019
Innovation in Counseling Award
FHT Excellence Awards 2024
Runner-up for FHT Tutor of the Year
Professional Network
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
AHPM
Vice President (2025-2027), Past President
FCNMAM
Deputy President (2022-Present)
PSIMA
Registered Psychologist (#61700191)
MSCH
Malaysian Society of Clinical Hypnosis - Life Member
IMDHA
International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association
MMHA & MSN
Mental Health & Neurosciences - Life Member
The Centre
About New Mind Centre
New Mind Brain Health Centre is Malaysia's leading facility for neuro-hypnotherapy, stress management, and corporate mental health training. Located at Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre, we serve individuals and organisations seeking evidence-based, complementary approaches to brain health and wellbeing.
Our mission is to promote safe, non-invasive natural therapies for mind-body healing, and to provide early intervention for mental health challenges before they develop into serious psychological disorders.
Our Vision
Public recognition of evidence-based complementary and traditional natural therapies, integrated appropriately with conventional medical treatments—distinguishing hypnotherapy from stage entertainment.
Services Offered
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you're seeking personal hypnotherapy support or corporate training programmes, Dr Hiro Koo and New Mind Centre are here to help.
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