Dr Hiro Koo

Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy and Neurofeedback Practitioner

New Mind Brain Health Centre @ Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur

PhD (UUM), Master and Degree in Psychology, Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapy

newmindcentre@gmail.com

Adjunct Professor Dr. Hiro Koo is the innovator of Neuro-Hypnotherapy method and has more than 10 years of experience in the field. He holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis (Lond.), undergraduate and master's degrees in psychology, and a Ph.D. specializing in research areas of Neurofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, and Expressive Art Therapy (UUM). He is also an award-winning Clinical Neurofeedback Practitioner, certified Master Trainer in Clinical Neurofeedback (S.B.C.I.A Singapore), Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapist (IMDHA), as well as registered Hypnotherapist (MSCH & AHPM).

Furthermore, Dr. Hiro Koo has undergone clinical training and practicum in hypnotherapy and neurofeedback in Singapore and is the first person to help the hypnotherapy industry to gain the approval to develop the vocational training pathway for "Hypnotherapy" in the National Occupational Skills Standard (NOSS) under the Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia. He is currently the clinical director of New Mind Brain Health Centre, located at the Wisma Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre; the principal instructor for the UK FHT Accredited Practitioner Diploma in Trauma-Informed Hypnotherapy; HRD Corp Accredited Trainer and adjunct professor of the School of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (LUC). Dr. Hiro Koo's expertise in the field of psychological hypnosis, psychotherapy, and biofeedback makes him well-positioned to help people understand how their brain and unconscious mind play a crucial role in their mental, emotional, and physical health.

In addition to his credentials and achievements, Dr. Hiro Koo has received several awards, including the Gold Medal Innovation in Counseling Award (PERKAMA) in 2019, the Hall of Wellness Awards 2020 - Wellness Specialist/Practitioner Asia, and was a Top 30 Finalist for the 2021 Junior Chamber International (JCI) Ten Outstanding Young Malaysian (TOYM) Award under Medical Innovation (Trauma-informed hypnotherapy and neurofeedback). He was also honored with the UTAR Outstanding Alumni Award 2022 for Creativity and Innovation.

Research interest:

1. Application of Neurofeedback as an adjunct to Clinical Hypnotherapy for psychological disorder

2. Application of Neurofeedback as an adjunct to Clinical Hypnotherapy for peak performance

3. Application of Neurofeedback as an adjunct to Clinical Hypnotherapy for sleep disorders

4. Application of Neurofeedback as an adjunct to Clinical Hypnotherapy for emotional and psychological Trauma

5. Application of Neurofeedback as an adjunct to Clinical Hypnotherapy for learning and developmental disorders

6. Application of Neurofeedback as an adjunct to Clinical Hypnotherapy for tics disorder

7. Nutritional psychology and brain wellness

Professional Membership:

• Adjunct Professor (Linton University College - School of Traditional and Complementary Medicine) (2023-2026)
• Federation of Complementary and Natural Medical Associations Malaysia (FCNMAM) - Deputy President (2022-Now)
• Association for Creative Arts and Play Therapy Malaysia (ACAPTM)- Vice President (2020-Now)
• Association of Hypnotherapy Practitioners, Malaysia (AHPM) - President (2022-Now)
• Spectrum Biofeedback Certification Institute of Asia (SBCIA) - Certified Neurofeedback Master Trainer
• International Certification Board for Clinical Hypnotherapists (ICBCH) - Certified hypnosis instructor
• International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT) - Certified Master Trainer

Guest Writer:

1. Natural Health Magazine

2. Citta Bella | Life Magazines

3. A Healthy Lifestyle Magazine

4. Jasmine Magazine

5. PurelyB Malaysia

6. Newsletter Yakult Live

In-house publications:

Neurofeedback protocols for:

• Trauma and Phobia
• Anger
• Impulsivity and aggressiveness
• Attention deficit issue
• Top executives
• Performance Anxiety
• Learning difficulties
• Autism
• ADHD
• Tourette Syndrome
• Tics Disorder
• Neuro-hypnotherapy
• Memory enhancement
• Error detection
• Sleep Disorder