H.O.P.E. Alliance is a Social Enterprise registered with Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise (raiSE). We support, equip and empower peers (persons with mental health issues) to manage their challenges, be self-reliant and excel using their unique strengths. We aim to establish the authentic identity of our peers and help regain their dignity so that they will live a purposeful life. We integrate coaching techniques, psychotherapy, and psychology as our core methodology to develop our signature strengths-based recovery coaching programmes, individual and group therapy sessions.

Anglican Community services provides care to those in need.

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist MMED (Psych), MBBS Dr Terence Leong is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in general adult psychiatry and medical psychiatry, and is respected in the field of forensic psychiatry. Dr Leong has occupied multiple key roles at the National University Health System, which oversees several hospitals, national speciality centres, and polyclinics. In addition, he was also appointed to be a senior lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Victoria holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is certified in reality therapy. She is registered with the Singapore Psychological Society as well as the Australian Psychological Society. As a clinical psychologist her expertise are in the area of assessing, diagnosing, and providing intervention for mental health problems among children and adults. She is particularly interested in the prevention and early intervention of anxiety, depression and other mood or stress related disorders among children/adolescents, which was the focus of her dissertation. Victoria has experience working in both in- and out- patient settings with children, parents, and families dealing with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and clinical issues. In therapy Victoria draws on her training in reality therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, and emotion focused therapy to achieve therapeutic goals and foster resilience. Developing healthy relationships and a positive self-concept through social and emotional skills is often a key focus.

Profile Kaiwei is a Senior Psychotherapist trained with a Masters of Social Science in Professional Counselling, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) degree in Psychology. Kaiwei’s clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents and young adults across a range of emotional, behavioural and mental health-related issues, e.g., depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, school or family-related difficulties, attachment issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She enjoys working with clients across both private and public sectors, and her previous work included being in various primary and secondary schools across Singapore providing counselling/psychotherapy, social skills and art therapy programs. In her thirteen years of therapy work, Kaiwei holds a special interest and focus in trauma, mood disorders, and attachment work. She is an eclectic practitioner and integrates various modalities in adapting to the needs of each client. She commonly utilizes person-centred, psychodynamic, EMDR, cognitive-behavioural, schema therapy, or solution-focused approaches, and weaves in play therapy or art therapy elements in sessions when appropriate. Kaiwei also believes in the value of working systemically. A therapy journey can be deeply personal, vulnerable, and also growing. In her work, Kaiwei values warmth and empathy, connecting with one’s unique strengths and potentials, and the importance of creating […]

The Community Psychology Hub (CPH) provides psychological and research services in collaboration with our partners in the social service and public sector, to care for persons with vulnerabilities alongside their families in the community. OUR VISION Enabling our clients and their families to live their most independent and meaningful lives. OUR MISSION Building a sustainable, passionate organisation to provide innovative and quality psychological care to our clients and their families in the community. OUR CARE VALUES At CPH, we will always: Care for our clients, their families and self Act with professionalism and integrity Respect the individual Enable others and self

Since our establishment in 1997, EMCC (Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre) has endeavoured to bring hope to broken relationships. We believe the Singaporean society at large benefits from the development of strong marriages and healthy families. For couples and families who want to repair or strengthen their relationships, EMCC uses evidence-based methodologies to help them manage conflicts healthily and improve their relationships. This is done through our range of services: mediating disputes, providing marital and family counselling, and conducting educational workshops. We are also actively developing upstream initiatives towards the prevention and early detection of psychoemotional and relational problems. EMCC is one of the few agencies with the expertise to be a one-stop centre for relational restoration and wellness. We provide both mediation and psycho-therapy as a holistic and integrated approach to addressing relational disputes or difficulties. EMCC is a full member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and an approved Institution of Public Character (IPC).

MINDSET Learning HUB is a collaboration between the Jardine Matheson Group of companies MINDSET Care Limited and SAMH. It aims to provide Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) training and employment placement, in industries such as cleaning, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare support and retail, for Persons-In-Recovery.

About COMIT: Community Intervention Team or, COMIT provides assessment, counselling, therapy, case management and psychoeducation support for clients with mental health issues and dementia, including their caregivers. With the assessment, the team develops individualised care plans for clients or link up the clients with other more suitable services. Caregivers will be provided with the appropriate assessment and intervention such as psychoeducation, training, support and support group. COMIT works closely with the Community Engagement Teams, General Practitioners, Polyclinics and other community partners to provide holistic care to clients. It is one of the programmes under the Community Mental Health Masterplan developed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), together with the Ministry of Health (MOH). Cost may be imposed for some of the services. For eligible clients, the service providers will advise the approximate cost of service upon assessment. About COMNET: COMNET Senior Service (COMNET), abbreviated from Community Network, has its humble beginnings from the Befriending Service, initiated in 2007. COMNET’s mission is to support vulnerable and low-income seniors to live independently and actively in the community. It aims to empower seniors to seek life satisfaction with the support of community resources.

Perhaps it is that ray of hope in the dark you seek, or clarity amidst chaos. Regardless of where you are at in your journey of recovery or self-discovery, you don’t have to do it alone. With compassion and authenticity, we hope you walk away inspired from illuminating conversations. Having worked through our own struggles and challenges in life, we know how valuable it is to feel supported and encouraged when you can’t see the light. It takes courage to reach out, even more to work through these hurdles and stay hopeful. But this is how we grow. This is what makes life more meaningful. Life can be illuminating.

THE MORE SECURE AND CONFIDENT YOU ARE,   THE MORE LIKELY YOU ARE HAPPIER WITH YOURSELF AND  THE MORE YOU CAN CONNECT WITH OTHERS We know that love is, in actuality, the pinnacle of evolution, the most compelling survival mechanism of the human species. Love drives us to bond emotionally with a precious few others who offer us safe haven from the storms of life.  (Dr. Sue Johnson) A relationship is like a dance. Only when the floor and footings are secure, that you are carefree to connect and dance through the highs and lows of life, through a lifetime.

Psychoanalyst/Psychologist, MA (Psych), BSc (Psych), MSPS Gisela Guttmann is a registered Psychologist in Australia and Singapore. She holds a Masters Degree in Psychoanalytic Theory from The University of Kent, United Kingdom as well as a Bachelor of Psychology and Clinical Psychologist Degree (UFRJ). Gisela has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked in Brazil, Australia and Singapore. Previously, she worked as a counselling team leader and clinical supervisor for a youth organization in Sydney, Australia as well as a Psychologist Consultant for The Transcultural Mental Health (NSW). Gisela has been working as a Clinical Psychologist in the private sector in Singapore since 2008 and has joined Alliance in 2010. Her clinical approach is Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic-oriented, however she also provides consultations and brief psychotherapy. She has vast experience working with young people from multi -cultural backgrounds, adults and children. Her particular interests include cross cultural psychology, “Third Culture kids”, relationship issues and resilience among others. Gisela also has extensive experience providing mental health support to high achieving individuals. Gisela is also the Psychological Services Associate Director of INSEAD business school in Singapore. Languages Spoken: English and Portuguese.

Clinical Psychologist Qualifications: Diploma in Psychology Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) Master in Clinical Psychology Professional Training: Reality Therapy Schema Therapy Emotion Focussed Therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Language(s) Spoken: English and Malay

Psychologists & counsellors, well-equipped to help you overcome depression, anxiety, infidelity, and other life challenges. We specialize in therapy for mental health issues, and couple therapy. We also conduct psychological assessments. Our psychologists and counsellors are informed by a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Choice Theory and Reality Therapy (CTRT), Schema Therapy, and Systemic Family Therapy — you can be assured that you will be matched with a therapist that best suits you in managing the challenges that you face.

MSoc Sc (Counselling), Grad Dip (Soc Wk), BADA (Hons) Anna Hamilton is a South African who has lived in Singapore for over eighteen years.  She is a member of the Singaporean Association of Social Workers, and has twelve years experience in social work and counselling in Singapore. She did her undergraduate studies in South Africa, her Graduate Studies in Social Work at the National University of Singapore, and obtained her Masters in Counselling from the University of South Australia. She therefore brings a mix of cultural knowledge and theories to her work with all her clients, no matter what their nationality. She approaches the counselling relationship from the social work paradigm that frequently a client’s issues stem from both internal struggles and external challenges.  Anna will work with the client to understand both his/her past, as well the current influences that are preventing the client from leading a full and contented life. Her main theoretical framework is that of a person-centred counsellor – she believes that the client has all the answers within him/herself, and she will provide the safe, non-judgmental space, support and tools for the client to return to their state of well being. Anna has worked in […]

Ferna Consulting & Mediation is the trusted clinical therapy provider for corporations, educational institutions, government entities, hospitals, charities, and individuals or families seeking involved, empathetic counseling, consulting, training, and dispute resolution. With over two decades of clinical expertise in the United States and APAC region, Dr. Sharon Fernando is recognized by key stakeholders in various public and private sectors in Singapore and the surrounding region, as a compassionate collaborator and innovative leader in the field of clinical diagnostics and assessments, corporate consulting and counseling through crises and high conflict situations. Dr. Fernando was awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology following rigorous training in psychometric evaluations and the scientist-practitioner model. She has years of clinical expertise in a multitude of settings spanning inpatient psychiatric wards, private practice, corporate consulting, crisis intervention training, medical communications, and global biopharmaceutical solutions. Her experience spans three continents, thereby making her especially well suited to consult on cross-cultural disputes and negotiations. Dr. Fernando is a Registered Psychologist in Singapore, recognized by the Singapore Register of Psychologists committee and ratified by authority from the Council of the Singapore Psychological Society. She has been practicing in Singapore since 2008 with previous experience […]

MBBS, M Med (Psych), FAMS (Psych) Dr. Low Bee Lee is a Psychiatrist in Orchard, Singapore and has an experience of 37 years in this field. Dr. Low Bee Lee practices at Psychiatric Care Clinic in Orchard, Singapore. She completed MBBS from National University of Singapore, Singapore in 1982,M Med (Psych) from National University of Singapore, Singapore in 1995 and FAMS (Psych) from Academy of Medicine, Singapore in 1995. She is a member of Singapore Medical Council. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Anxiety Disorders Treatment,Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment,Child and Adolescent Problems and Abnormal, Unusual, Strange Behavior etc.

M.Ed (Guidance & Counselling), Master Practitioner, NLP Richard is based in Hong Kong and will be coming to Singapore every second week. He will be available to see clients on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Richard is a counsellor with a rich and varied experience. His 30-year career includes a decade in business management and operations, a decade in professional consulting and accounting, and a decade in counselling, coaching, training and people development. He has lived and worked in UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. He has a firm understanding of the challenges of expatriate living from both personal and professional experience. In addition, his corporate background enables him to identify with the life balance issues and stresses involved in a corporate environment. This breath and depth of experience has provided him with a wealth of practical, cross-cultural, hands-on examples which clients find invaluable. Richard works with adults only – individuals and couples. He has a special interest in men’s issues but his works also focuses on personal growth and life crisis, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, anger, substance abuse and addiction. His therapeutic approach is person centered, solution-focused, emotion-focused, and systemic. He integrates various disciplines, including cognitive therapies, NPL (Neuro-Linguistic […]

About St Luke’s St Luke’s is a Christian healthcare provider committed to meeting the evolving needs of our patients, clients and caregivers. Within the St Luke’s eco-system, St Luke’s ElderCare delivers a full range of integrated services and programmes for our elders through our 22 eldercare centres islandwide while St Luke’s Hospital is a 243-bed community hospital that serves patients regardless of race and religion. ElderCare Services Delivering a full range of integrated services and programmes for our elders including maintenance day care, day rehabilitation programmes such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy, dementia care, nursing care, respite care, wellness programmes and transportation, the services also designed to benefit elders who have suffered physical disabilities as a result of stroke, falls or accidents, as well as the frail and lonely who have no one to look after them during working hours. * At selected centres only. Contact us for more information.

We believe that our clients deserve a counsellor who is not only professional and trained, but one who is also motivated by a genuine desire to help. Counsellors at the Olive Branch work with clients to resolve issues so that they can move forward with their lives and are not dependent on counselling for years to come. They learn to make important changes and are equipped with tools provided by the counsellor to begin a new journey towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, meaning and greater joy.

WE ARE SINGAPORE’S FIRST PRIVATE CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING CENTRE. We are composed of professionally trained and registered Psychologists and Counsellors who serve under the name of The Lord Jesus Christ. Formed in 2009, Grace Counselling Centre, is a Christ-centered organization that aims to help people suffering from psychological and spiritual challenges through the principles of counselling psychology found within the truth of Jesus Christ.

Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) envisions to reach out to those in need with love, and be a beacon of light that shines through their darkness. The work of SACS serves the community through three pillars of services.

Ai Jin is a Master Clinical Member, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling, Prepare Enrich Certified Instructor, and EMDR Practitioner. Passionate about both counselling and Christian ministry, she has worked as a clinical counsellor in church settings for over a decade. Trained in various psychotherapy modalities, Ai Jin has a M.Soc.Sc Counselling from Edith Cowan University and a MA Theology (Recovery Ministry) from Fuller Theological Seminary. Ai Jin provides clinical supervision to counsellors in training, consultation and training to support church ministries. Her professional focus includes the integration of faith and counselling, trauma recovery, marital and family counselling, parent education, and counsellors training. Ai Jin currently serves as Vice-President of the Association of Christian Counsellors (Singapore). Previously a polytechnic lecturer, Ai Jin is married to a pastor and is a mother of three teenagers.

M Psychology Clinical (Aus) B Psychology (Aus) B Science (Psychology) (Aus) AHPRA, MAPS, MSPS, SRP, FCCLP Vyda holds a Masters in Psychology (Clinical). She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and AHPRA – Psychology board of Australia and is a full member of Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). She is also a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and is a Clinical Supervisor registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and with the Singapore Register of Psychologists. Vyda has significant experience working with patients across Australia and Southeast Asia. She has worked in both private practice and hospital settings helping patients deal with emotional, behavioural, adjustment and clinical issues. Vyda is qualified to administer a wide range of psychometric tools for the clinical diagnosis of both children and adults. Her clinical experience extends to clients of all ages and various needs. Vyda provides, private outpatient assessment and treatment of people with range of psychological difficulties, including OCD, BPD, anxiety, depression, dysthymia, bipolar and psycho-sexual and relationship difficulties. She offers specialised assessment and intensive treatment for clients with severe obsessional disorders, often in context of personality difficulties and complex trauma. Vyda is also experienced as […]

Nina and Emma set up Thrive Family with a vision to support both the local and the expat communities. The aim is to focus on providing an excellent service for clients, by choosing clinicians that share in their values and expertise. Thrive Family was also set up with an intention to support local communities, and to nurture the provision of good quality psychological care and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. To this goal, Thrive Family works with a number of local communities, such as Zenith Medical in Punggol, CPAS, Institute of Mental Health and National University Singapore. Thrive Family also offers clinical supervision, training and hands on psychotherapeutic work within the community. All the therapists at Thrive Family are motivated to be here by more than for financial reasons. We all have a shared commitment to using evidence based practice in our work. We are all working to become experts in our line of work, and we do this by continually training and educating ourselves. We also work as part of a team, and we are all very supportive of each other and the work we do. We believe this helps us deliver the best service […]

Counselling Psychologist Qualifications Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Master of Science (Counselling) PhD (Counselling Psychology) Professional Training Traumatology Clinical Supervision Christian Counselling Systemic & Psychodynamic Therapy

MSoc Sc (Counseling), Grad Dip (Arts) Dawn is a Singaporean by birth, however as a global nomad, she has studied and worked in Osaka, Paris, New York, and Hong Kong, and as such appreciates the difficulties many people experience when moving and living abroad. Dawn earned her Master’s Degree in Counselling from the Swinburne University of Technology. She has over eight years of experience in the counselling field in Singapore. As a psychotherapist, she has a passion for working therapeutically across various ages, genders and cultures. She takes a humanistic approach and has a special interest in child and adolescent issues. Recognizing that relationship patterns both enable and limit the process of development and change, she adopts a systemic approach to working with youth and their families. For these and all of her clients, she implements a wide range of evidence-based strategies. Of particular use to her work are Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions. The latter strategy she has also honed for children especially, engineering and introducing a mindfulness programme for children in Singapore, as well as developing curriculum for MOE and international schools. Dawn is a certified trainer of FRIENDS, […]

WELCOME TO THE MINDSET TRANSFORMATION CLINIC Dr Darren Chua (International Speaker, Mindset Transformation Coach, Author Educator, National Para-athlete) I am in the business of human capital transformation and development. I prescribe strategies for business leaders, team builders and successful individuals who want to seek better results, achieve their breakthroughs and, establish their life purpose and destiny using our minidset (MINDSET) transformation, framework and award-winning solutions.  

There are different reasons why people see a Therapist. You may have been advised by your doctor to seek help. You may be trying to cope with a particularly difficult period in your life, or maybe experiencing similar problems recurring throughout your life and relationships. You may be trying to recover from symptoms of depression or anxiety, or trying to make sense of stress in your relationships or workplace. Whatever the reason, remember that you are not alone in your troubles. Allow us the opportunity to know you and understand you.

About COMIT: Community Intervention Team or, COMIT provides assessment, counselling, therapy, case management and psychoeducation support for clients with mental health issues and dementia, including their caregivers. With the assessment, the team develops individualised care plans for clients or link up the clients with other more suitable services. Caregivers will be provided with the appropriate assessment and intervention such as psychoeducation, training, support and support group. COMIT works closely with the Community Engagement Teams, General Practitioners, Polyclinics and other community partners to provide holistic care to clients. It is one of the programmes under the Community Mental Health Masterplan developed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), together with the Ministry of Health (MOH). Cost may be imposed for some of the services. For eligible clients, the service providers will advise the approximate cost of service upon assessment. About Tsao Foundation: Longevity, so hard won, is not all about cost, burden and problem. An Institution of Public Character (IPC), the Tsao Foundation is dedicated to transforming the experience of longevity for it to be an actualisation of our full potential for growth, health and fulfillment in a society for all ages. Established in 1993 as a non-profit family foundation, our […]

Neo Cooper Psychology Clinic provides psychological interventions and treatments including psychotherapy and counselling for a wide array of mental health conditions, emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as meeting day to day needs. We provide an all embracing approach, and quality counselling and psychological services to both locals and expats in Singapore. We maintain strict and professional standards and provide our counselling and psychological services in line with the ethical principles and guidelines laid out by the American Psychological Association (APA), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), Australian Psychological Society (APS), Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). We specialize in clinical psychology and counseling; and provide psychotherapeutic services for individuals from all walks of life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and the Gottman Method for Couples are just some of the approaches that are utilized during treatment. Each individual’s journey is different and we believe in providing our clients and patients with a non-judgmental and supportive framework to assist and guide them along in every step of their journey. Additionally we also believe in formulating sustainable applications during treatment whereby patients and clients are able to take home these therapeutic methods […]

PGDip Play Therapy, PGCert Applied Systemic Practice, BA (Hons) Qualified Teacher Status (Primary), Registered Play Therapist (APT International Professional) Catherine is a British born Multi-Disciplinary Therapist who works with children, adolescents (1-25 years old) and their families. She has over 20 years of experience in education, social services and mental health services, as well as a wide variety of experience working in schools as an educator, school counsellor and mental health professional. In addition, she has worked in charities, private practice and has provided specialised support to schools and communities in the UK, through CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service). Catherine is no stranger to the blessings and drawbacks of expat life having worked in International Schools in Singapore and Austria. There, she supported children, young people and their families through their transition and international move. As a Multi-Disciplinary Therapist, Catherine uses her knowledge to tailor her therapeutic approach to best support her clients. One approach is Play Therapy which she uses to help clients process difficulties they face in a safe, and non-threatening environment. Play therapy provides a secure space in which to work through trauma in a medium that all can understand and feel comfortable in. Catherine […]

We believe that our clients deserve a counsellor who is not only professional and trained, but one who is also motivated by a genuine desire to help. Counsellors at the Olive Branch work with clients to resolve issues so that they can move forward with their lives and are not dependent on counselling for years to come. Clients are encouraged in a safe environment to discover how the presenting issues affect life. They learn to make important changes and are equipped with tools provided by the counsellor to begin a new journey towards a more fulfilling life of purpose, meaning and greater joy.

The Relationship Room is conceived out of a desire to help individuals heal from the pain experienced through rejection and disappointment in their relationships and empower them to build everlasting healthy relationships throughout their lives. With more than a decade of experience in walking with individuals, couples and families in crisis, we will help you heal from your pain as we search for a solution that will not only best suit your experiences, but will also empower you to move forward to where you want to be in your life, building everlasting relationships along the way. Services: Marriage / Couple Counselling Pre-marital Counselling & Coaching Family Counselling Mental Health Support Relationship Counselling & Coaching

MSocSc (Counselling), BBA (Com) Honours Martine’s first degree is a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Ottawa, Canada. She then decided to pursue her passion in Counselling and took up her Masters in Social Science (Counselling) degree from the University of South Australia. She is a Canadian but has lived in Singapore for over a decade. She has extensive experience working in the expatriate community, in multi-cultural settings and with a wide range of nationalities. She has a firm understanding of the challenges of expatriate parenting and living from both personal and professional experience. In addition, her corporate background enables her to identify with the life balance issues and stresses involved in a corporate environment. Martine provides counselling to individual adults, couples and families for a broad range of issues. With her advanced training (level 3 Training) in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, she is able to provide practical, research based skills to strengthen and repair marriages & relationships. From 30 years of research, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy has created down-to-earth counselling for couples that emphazises a nuts and bolts approach to improving relationships. No other approach to couples education and therapy has relied on such intensive, […]

About COMIT: Community Intervention Team or, COMIT provides assessment, counselling, therapy, case management and psychoeducation support for clients with mental health issues and dementia, including their caregivers. With the assessment, the team develops individualised care plans for clients or link up the clients with other more suitable services. Caregivers will be provided with the appropriate assessment and intervention such as psychoeducation, training, support and support group. COMIT works closely with the Community Engagement Teams, General Practitioners, Polyclinics and other community partners to provide holistic care to clients. It is one of the programmes under the Community Mental Health Masterplan developed by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), together with the Ministry of Health (MOH). Cost may be imposed for some of the services. For eligible clients, the service providers will advise the approximate cost of service upon assessment. About Dementia Singapore: Dementia Singapore, formerly known as ‘Alzheimer’s Disease Association’, is Singapore’s leading Social Service Agency in specialised dementia care, caregiver support, training, consultancy, and advocacy. Striving towards a dementia-inclusive society, Dementia Singapore hopes to improve the well-being of people impacted by dementia through Care Innovation, Advocacy and Empowerment.

AWARE is the leading women’s rights and gender equality group in Singapore. AWARE believes in the rights of women and men to make informed and responsible choices about their lives and to have equal opportunities in education, marriage and employment, and in the right of women to control their own bodies, particularly with regard to sexual and reproductive rights. AWARE is dedicated to removing gender-based barriers. These barriers apply to both women and men, but because of the way human society has evolved, it is women who are more likely to come up against these barriers. These barriers, whether structural, attitudinal, or self-imposed, prevent individuals in Singapore from developing their potential to the fullest and realising their personal visions and hopes. AWARE works to identify and eliminate these barriers through research and advocacy, education and training and support services. Since its formation in 1985, AWARE has carried out research into numerous issues affecting women, including workplace sexual harassment, poverty of older women and Singapore’s compliance with UN anti-gender discrimination standards.

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist MBBS, MMed(Psychiatry), FAMS Dr. Lee Ee Lian graduated from Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS) in 1985. She was subsequently conferred the Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) degree in 1990, and attained her specialist accreditation in 1998. She first worked in the field of Eating Disorders in 1988 at the Gordon Hospital (Charing Cross & Westminster Psychiatry Rotation) in London, UK. Her overseas exposure extends to the University of Toronto/Toronto General Hospital (1997-1998) where she completed a Clinical Fellowship in Eating Disorders and Mood Disorders. She also completed Health Manpower Development Fellowships at Stanford University (Family-Based Treatment),UCLA (Obesity Management/Eating Disorders), and the University of Hawaii (Motivational Enhancement Therapy). . Having a special interest in Eating Disorders, Dr. Lee then founded the Eating Disorders Programme at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), of which she was the first Director. She was also the former Clinical Director of the SGH LIFE Centre, where she is currently still practicing at as a Visiting Consultant. Apart from Eating Disorders, Dr. Lee’s other areas of interest are Mood Disorders and General Psychiatry. Dr Lee sees patients who are turning 13 this calendar year and older, and adults. . Dr. Lee is also a member […]

Dr. Sean David Vanniasingham is a consultant psychiatrist experienced in general psychiatry, addiction medicine and neurostimulation treatment.  Dr. David graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery and subsequently attained his post-graduate degree from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After completing his psychiatry residency training, he practised as a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS).  Dr. David has vast experience in treating patients from both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has treated a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, psychosis, addictions, stress-related conditions and insomnia. He is also trained in the practice of neurostimulation treatment modalities such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. David is a firm believer in practising a bio-psycho-social model approach in the holistic and recovery-oriented care of his patients. Dr. David is passionate about the education of young doctors. He was awarded the National Healthcare Group teaching recognition award for medical educators. He has also presented at conferences and given public education talks. Dr. David is a fellow at the Academy of Medicine Singapore and is currently serving as an executive committee member of […]

Senior Consultant Psychiatrist, Singapore General Hospital. A​/Prof Leslie Lim specialises in the treatment of Depressive and Anxiety Disorders (which includes Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Phobic Disorder). He graduated MBBS (University of Singapore), trained in Psychiatry in London (St George’s Medical School, University of London), obtained Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK). He was admitted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. He was visiting scholar at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA and at the Duke University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, North Carolina, USA. He presently serves as council member of the College of Psychiatrists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. He has trained numerous batches of undergraduate and post graduate students in Psychiatry and has mentored many trainees who have since become accomplished psychiatrists in Singapore. He served as chief examiner in Psychiatry for the Master in Psychiatry Examinations, and is presently an examiner with the NUS and Duke- NUS medical school  and an examiner with the Psychiatry residency programme in Singapore, as well as  an examiner with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom.

Resilience Collective (RC) is an IPC registered mental health charity powered by peers, for peers. Peers, or persons with the lived experience of mental health conditions are empowered through our resilience education modules which equip peers with recovery strategies and coping mechanisms, and peer support initiatives which see peers supporting each other as they progress ahead in their recovery journeys. By harnessing the voices of peers which speak to the value of first-hand perspectives and knowledge of mental health recovery, and co-producing holistic mental health solutioning with other stakeholders, RC together with our peers help to drive anti-stigmatism and promote help-seeking among those at risk. Through community-driven initiatives and engagement, RC aims to drive meaningful dialogue based on equal partnerships between peers and society, building inclusivity and removing the damaging mentality of “us and them.”

M Counselling B Arts Chinese Language and Literature Yee Ling is a Counsellor at Think Psychological Services. She holds a Masters in Counselling and Bachelors in Arts, Chinese Language and Literature from Peking University. Yee Ling provides counselling to youths, adults as well as couples for a broad range of issues as stress, anger, anxiety, bipolar, depression and grief across various multicultural backgrounds. She is passionate about therapy because it is through self-awareness that you can change patterns, get to know yourself and ultimately change the course of your life. She uses an integrative approach to help her clients with Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focus Therapy, Mindfulness and Person-Centred therapy. Through counselling, Yee Ling’s sessions looks at healing past patterns, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and also create the life that you want. Yee Ling understands the importance of collaborating closely with individuals, and families to take a holistic approach when providing care. Through an empathic psychotherapeutic and mindfulness process, helping individual and couples through their psychological and emotional distress, build on their strengths and empowering their personal growth to reach their own self-awareness, with their strengths and enhance cognitive abilities, moving forward on their own healing journey. Through […]

SAMH manages the Activity Hub, where psychosocial rehabilitative programmes are conducted to assist residents in their recovery from mental illness and to reintegrating them into the community.

With the commencement of Phase 2 on 19 June 2020, more of TOUCH’s services will be available to clients, with safety measures in place to prevent community spread of Covid-19. These include the gradual resumption of activities at TOUCH Senior Activity Centre (Yishun & Wellington) and the reopening of our Day Rehabilitation Centre at TOUCHpoint@AMK 433. Since 2 June, TOUCH Centre for Independent Living, TOUCH Ubi Hostel, TOUCH Silent Club and TOUCH Child Care (Hougang and Clementi) have reopened, with staff from other TOUCH Centres continuing to work from home where possible. The safety and well-being of all staff, clients and volunteers remain our utmost priority. TOUCH will continue to monitor the situation closely and make the necessary adjustments to our operations according to the Government’s guidelines. Youth Counselling – TOUCHLine at 1800-3772252, Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm.

Singapore Planned Families Association’s Online and Face-to-Face Therapy seeks to perform counselling interventions for less advantaged (financially) individuals. Clients who choose to receive therapy from SPFA’s Counsellors will only be paying 1% of their monthly income per session (ie $800/month salary = $8/counselling session). Our Online/F2F Counselling sessions are conducted by our counsellors with minimally a Master’s degree and over 10 years in the workforce that have been therapeutically helping individuals with issues regarding Anxiety and Depression, all the way to Trauma.

Walking into a therapist room can be frightening, walking out can be enriching experience. The fear of walk in is real, the clarity that comes with walking out is also real. Do not let your fear conquer you, instead let it propel you to achieve your goal. We can get stuck in life once in a while. Seeking help is a sign of resiliency, not weakness. Allow me to walk through with you through this temporary stage of your life. Dr Simon Neo Psy. D. (Group Psychotherapy)

MBBS (S’pore), DPM (UK), M Med (Psych), FAMS Counselling Centre Psychiatry Clinical Interest General psychiatry, medico-legal forensic issues, alcohol and drug addiction and stress related issues. Profile Dr Lim Yun Chin is a Psychiatrist in Raffles Hospital. He is also a Psychiatrist with the Singapore Prisons and Drug Rehabilitation Centre and Visiting Consultant to the Institute of Mental Health. Dr Lim has been with Raffles Hospital for over 25 years.

With well over a decade’s worth of experience in mental health, Shawn has worked in several public and private contexts in both Singapore and Australia. As a clinical psychologist, he has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of an array of psychological issues, and provides clinical supervision to psychologists and psychiatrists in various contexts. He received his specialised training whilst residing in Perth, Western Australia, and was active in the activities of the Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Western Australia and the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc. Western Australia. Shawn works both in long-term psychotherapy and in a short-term focused way. Shawn’s specialist areas encompass Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Adult Psychotherapy, and Drug and Alcohol Dependence treatment. In his years based in Singapore, he has accumulated remarkable experience in the adult field, ranging from depressive/ anxiety/ anger issues to the assessment and treatment of Personality Disorders, Adult Sex Offenders, and Psychotic states. His work is known for being gentle and respectful, whilst supporting his clients develop insights into their difficulties. He spent the earlier years of his career at the Institute of Mental Health/ Woodbridge Hospital (IMH) in Singapore, practising as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinical […]

Our counselling and life coaching services will help you work out life’s challenges, gain the necessary insights and skills to lead a happy, meaningful and successful life. Specialising in challenges such as anxiety, children’s behavioural issues, couples’ therapy, depression, panic attacks, grief and loss, stress, relationship stress and more.