We’re a small but mighty team!

Our team is led by award-winning psychologists and psychiatrists who are not only recognized for their clinical excellence, but also for their significant contributions to the field of mental health. They've played a key role in shaping how we understand and treat mental health challenges, ultimately impacting countless lives for the better.

Here's what sets our team apart:

  • Award-Winning Expertise: Our clinicians are recognized for their groundbreaking research, innovative approaches, and dedication to patient care.

  • Real-World Impact: Their work has helped shape best practices in mental health treatment, benefiting individuals and communities worldwide.

  • Compassionate Care: Despite their impressive achievements, they remain dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care to each and every patient.

  • Area: General Counselling, Suicide and Self-Harm, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Trauma Counselling, Relationships, Family

    Skills: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Suicide and Self-Harm Counselling, Family Counselling

    Language: English, Indonesian

    Dr. Sandersan Onie is a world leading mental health and suicide prevention expert, who is passionate about seeing a world without suicide and self-harm and a shareholder and board chair of Wellspring Indonesia. He has led the Indonesian National Suicide Prevention Strategy with the Ministry of Health, is the elected National Representative for Indonesia at the International Association for Suicide Prevention, and consults for the World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva for the Mental Health and Substance Use Unit, to advise governments and regions across the globe on their mental health programs. He authored the first Indonesian Mental Health First Aid Booklet, published by Kompas Gramedia, and has been featured on platforms such as TED, South by Southwest and Forbes. He holds a research fellowship at the Black Dog Institute, Sydney, Australia, an adjunct Professorship at Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia and a visiting research affiliation at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.

    • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), UNSW Sydney, 2016

    • PhD in Psychology, UNSW Sydney, 2019

  • Area: General Psychiatry, Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Suicide and Self-Harm

    Skills: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Therapy

    Language: Indonesian, English

    dr. Jiemi Ardian is a nationally leading psychiatrist passionate about seeing people overcome their trauma and a shareholder of Wellspring Indonesia. His research encompasses new culturally sensitive ways to health trauma, including a method called Emotion Releasing Process. He is Indonesia’s leading voice in psychiatric education and advocacy with a following of over 800 thousand people on various platforms. He has authored best selling books such as “Merawat Luka Batin” dan “Love Yourself”, featured on TED for his talk ‘Happiness and Laughter Not By Consumerism and Social Media’ and frequently gives talks to multinational companies and national media, such as YouTube, Kick Andy and many more.

    • Psychiatrical Medical Specialisation, University of Sebelas Maret, 2019

    • Mindful Academy Solterreno, Spain

    • Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University, Wales

    • Adi W Gunawan Institute of Mind Technology

  • Area: General Clinical Psychology, Transgenerational Trauma, Family, Marriage, Relationships, Parenting, Pregnancy and Health, Postnatal Mental Health

    Skills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Transgenerational Therapy, Brainspotting, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

    Language: Indonesian, English

    Ms. Anna Surti Ariani (Nina) is a nationally leading clinical psychologist passionate about seeing healthier families, and a shareholder of Wellspring Indonesia. She has taken an active role in shaping the country’s psychological landscape, most notably as the lead for the province of DKI Jakarta in the Indonesian Clinical Psychologist Association (IPK Indonesia, 2019-2023), and part of their national council, providing expert advice to various government agencies on health policy, disaster management and capacity building for psychological first aid and spearheading many developments in the country.

    Given her expertise, she also advises the Family Commission of the National Bishop’s Council, overseeing over 8 million people in Indonesia. She is a prominent figure in media, frequently appearing on many national and international media outlets such as Kompas, Media Indonesia, Suara.com, Tempo, and Detik.

    • Bachelor of Psychology, University of Indonesia, 1999

    • Psychologist Professional Program, University of Indonesia, 2001

    • Master of Science Program in Developmental Psychology, University of Indonesia,, 2011

    • Psychotherapy Brevet Program, University of Padjadjaran, 2019

  • Area: Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Attachment, Emotional Problems, Trauma, Parenting, Early Childhood Development, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    Skills:

    • Trauma-informed care: psychotraumatology, emotional stabilization techniques, Resource Development and Installation

    • EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapy Practitioner

    Language: Indonesian, English

    Ms. Febiana Pratomo (Febi) is a child clinical psychologist experienced in working with families and children of different ages for the past 14 years. Throughout her career as a psychologist and early childhood educator, she strengthen her passion in helping families to have a healthy relationship based on building secure attachment from an early age. Related to this, most of her work is helping children with emotional problems.

    In addition to her clinical practice, Ms. Febi is actively involved in social services such as teaching children at communities and volunteering at Integrated Health Center (Posyandu). Her experiences bring additional value to her work in advocating mental health on a wider range. She believes that it takes a village to raise a child.

    • Bachelor of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia, 2007

    • Master of Child Clinical Psychology, Universitas Indonesia, 2011

  • Area: General Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Relationships, Depression, Trauma, and Addiction

    Skills: Brainspotting Therapy Practitioner, Mindfulness Self-Compassion

    Language: Indonesian, English

    With 19 years of diverse experience in the field of psychology, Mario has worked in various roles, starting as a school psychologist and extending to international non-profit organizations.

    Mario’s approach incorporates Brainspotting and Mindful Self-Compassion techniques to assist clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.

    Mario has been heavily involved in Employee Assistance Programs, facilitating mental health needs for professionals in various workplaces. One of his roles was as a well-being counselor for staff at the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) in Jakarta in 2023 and 2024.

    Other issues Mario has addressed include mental health for refugee communities in Indonesia.

    Mario is also an active speaker at seminars on topics such as family, children and adolescents, and trauma.

    Currently, Mario is also involved as a National Facilitator on the School Violence Prevention and Handling Team with the Character Education Center.

    • Master of Clinical Child Psychology, University of Indonesia, 2005.

  • Area: General Clinical Psychology, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Parenting, Relationship

    Skills: Trauma Informed Care, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Family Trauma Professional

    Language: Indonesian, English

    Githa is a Clinical Psychologist with 16 years of experience in clinical mental health and psychosocial support. She has worked with international humanitarian organizations, supporting refugees and emergency programs, and also brings experience in corporate EAP, where she designs workplace mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

    She has a strong interest in trauma, including ACEs and complex trauma, and provides sensitive, tailored interventions. Githa is also active in mental health advocacy through volunteer work, promoting awareness and support in Indonesia, with a mission to expand access to care and support those in need.

    • Clinical Psychologist Professional Program, University of Indonesia, 2009

  • Area: General Clinical Psychology, Women’s Mental Health, Young Adulthood, Emotional Regulation, Mood (e.g. Depressive) and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma Recovery

    Skills: Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    Language: English, Indonesian

    As a Clinical Psychologist, Kezia works closely with women and young adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.

    Her work centers on supporting women’s mental well-being, with a focus on anxiety, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation. In her sessions, she offers not only psychological expertise but also a safe, calm, and grounded presence. At the heart of her approach is a desire to see women feel empowered and flourish in their own purpose.

    Kezia earned her undergraduate degree from Newcastle University before completing a Master’s in Adult Clinical Psychology, graduating summa cum laude as valedictorian from the University of Indonesia.

    Beyond the therapy room, Kezia is passionate about community mental health. She has spoken at various events and organized a global support group that met 'Over Dinner' during the pandemic. Her commitment to vulnerable groups also extends to working with displaced individuals in the UK through an internationally awarded project, and with remote communities in Indonesia through an international NGO.

    Outside of her clinical work, Kezia finds joy in cooking, writing, and filling her home with the smell of freshly baked banana bread.

    • Bachelor of Combined Honours (Psychology and Media & Communications), Newcastle University, 2018

    • Master’s in Adult Clinical Psychology, University of Indonesia, 2025

  • Area: General Clinical Psychology, Young Adulthood and Adulthood Clinical Psychology, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Life Coaching

    Skills: Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing)

    Language: Indonesian, English

    Since 2018, Anna's work has focused on self-development, relationships, clinical disorders, organization, and work, with a special interest in trauma and recovery.

    She has significant experience in counseling (over 700 sessions), training, public speaking, and content creation, having worked at Infomedia Nusantara, Nutricia Indonesia, Puskesmas Kecamatan Mampang Prapatan. She has been a speaker for various organizations on topics like stress management and work-life balance.

    • Bachelor of Psychology, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, 2007

    • Master of Clinical Psychology, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, 2017

  • Area: General Psychiatry, Trauma, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Young Adulthood, Suicide and Self-Harm

    Skills: Trauma therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

    Language: Indonesian, English

    Dr. Dimas has a strong interest in psychological trauma, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. He has also studied various forms of psychotherapy to help patients with these conditions.

    His research has focused on self-harm behavior, revealing the complex factors that influence individuals to engage in such actions. In addition, he has contributed to the development of a new trauma-focused treatment known as Trauma Processing Therapy.

    Currently, Dr. Dimas is pursuing a PhD in Medical Science at Universitas Sebelas Maret, with a primary research focus on trauma therapy.

    • Psychiatrical Medical Specialisation, University of Sebelas Maret, 2024

  • Area: General Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Young Adulthood, Women’s Mental Health, Personality Disorders

    Skills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

    Language: Indonesian, English

    Dr. Yuke is a psychiatrist whose work focuses on general psychiatry, anxiety and mood disorders, personality dynamics, and mental health in young adulthood and women. She completed her medical and psychiatric training at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret. In her clinical approach, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to help individuals gain deeper self-understanding while building practical strategies for emotional well-being.

    Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Yuke is passionate about inner work, women’s empowerment, and expanding access to quality mental health care. She believes that mental health support should be compassionate, accessible, and grounded in respect for each person’s unique life journey.

    • Psychiatrical Medical Specialisation, University of Sebelas Maret

Awards & Recognitions

    • Indonesian Ministry of Health, Suicide Prevention

    • Indonesian Ministry of Health, Psychological First Aid

    • Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Information

    • World Health Organisation Headquarters

    • Indonesian first national suicide prevention strategy: key findings from the qualitative situational analysis, The Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia

    • Wellspring Indonesia was part of the leadership team that led Indonesia’s first suicide prevention strategy, understanding where we are now, what is our vision for suicide prevention, and what steps we need to take to get there.

    • Indonesia’s first suicide statistics profile: an analysis of suicide and attempt rates, underreporting, geographic distribution, gender, method, and rurality, The Lancet Regional Health: Southeast Asia

    • Wellspring Indonesia helped make crucial Indonesian suicide data available by gender, age, geography and rurality, helping policymakers and stakeholders identify priority populations.

    • A unified religious stance on mental health and suicide at the G20: the Lombok Declaration, The Lancet Psychiatry

    • This publication documents how Wellspring Indonesia members developed the world’s first unified religious statement on mental health and suicide at the G20 in 2022.

    • A multi-country test of brief reappraisal interventions on emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Nature Human Behaviour

    • Wellspring Indonesia members took part in a global project to identify how to improve mental health during the COVID 19 pandemic, testing a commonly used intervention called reappraisal.

    • A global experiment on motivating social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science

    • Wellspring Indonesia members took part in a global project to identify how to encourage social distancing during the COVID 19 pandemic, informing policymakers worldwide.