Ashwin Thind, Clinical Psychologist

Ashwin Thind is a Clinical Psychologist and International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP II) with extensive experience in substance use, behavioural addictions, and trauma-related mental health issues. A strong advocate for evidence-based practice and drug policy reform, Ashwin contributes to Malaysia’s National Task Force for Drug Decriminalisation and co-founded the Asian Recovery Network.

Education Currently pursuing a PhD in Public Health at the University of Malaya, his research focuses on developing psychological harm reduction interventions for chemsex management. He previously held advisory roles in PT Foundation’s community-led harm reduction program and the Drug Policy Program Malaysia.

International Exposure As a Global Master Trainer with the UNODC, Deputy Director of International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), and the Colombo Plan, he conducts international trainings on prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use disorders.

Specialisms
Substance Use
Chemsex Personality Disorders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Addiction and Compulsive Behaviour Nicotine & Tobacco Management & Recovery Trauma & Complex Trauma Compulsive Sexual Behaviours Sexualised Drug Use Problematic Pornography Use Impulse Control Disorders Integrated Approach with EMDR & REBT Harm Reduction & Moderation Based Approaches Recovery Oriented Care

Languages Spoken: English, Malay