Counselling

BBSc (Psychology), MSC (Third wave psychological therapies), Registered Psychologist (Spain), Full member of the Singapore Psychological Society Cristina holds a Masters of Science Degree in third wave psychological therapies from the International University of Valencia in Spain and a Bachelor of Psychology from the Complutense University in Spain. Additionally she has completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method couples Therapy. She is a member of the Spanish Association of Psychologist and a full member of the Singapore Psychological Society. She offers counselling to individual adults and couples for a broad range of issues such as behavioural problems, depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship problems. In her work with couples she also offers Marathon Counselling,  an intensive form of therapy consisting of 2 consecutive days of work with the couple and is the first in Singapore to do so. Being an expat herself, she has a deep understanding of the adjustment process and its psychological impact. Additionally, Cristina worked as a market research consultant for 15 years in various enterprises and understands the pressure and issues people have to face in the corporate environment. Cristina has been trained in CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), Mindfulness based therapy, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT […]

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, […]

BBSc. (Psych), MSocSc. (Counselling), MScMed (SRH) Dee is a counsellor and sex therapist working with older adolescents and adults for a broad range of issues. She holds a Masters in Social Science (Counselling) from the University of South Australia, a Masters in Science in Medicine in Sexual and Reproductive Health, (Psychosexual Therapy) from the University of Sydney, and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) degree from Monash University, Australia. Additionally, she has advanced training in Gottman Method Couples therapy. Her counselling areas of interest include self-worth and shame, relationships, affairs, transition and cultural adjustment, trauma, abuse, anxiety and stress. Dee’s sexuality and gender areas of interest include: Unconsummated / sexless marriages, libido differences, non-monogamous relationships, gender and sexual identity concerns, painful /difficult sex, erectile difficulties, STI/HIV support, out of control sexual behaviours, LGBTQIA+ specific concerns and kink/fetishes. Dee is a passionate, empathetic and collaborative therapist who provides non-judgemental support, compassion and guidance to walk with her clients through any issue they may face. Dee offers an inclusive space for all genders, orientations and identities, and offers LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy. She believes therapy should empower clients to create the life they wish for, and uses an integrative approach in order to […]

The Department of Psychiatry at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) supports the mental wellbeing of patients as they work towards full recovery and lasting health. Our team of psychiatrists are intensively trained to understand the emotional and physical complexities of patients. They are qualified to diagnose and treat a full range of psychiatric and mental disorders with competence and care. We are also available to help all patients manage the stress and anxiety that comes with receiving a new diagnosis, coping with a chronic illness or having a surgery. Following an initial assessment of your condition, appropriate therapies or treatment methods will be offered and you will take your first steps towards recovery. In all cases, you can rest assured, our psychiatrists maintain patient confidentiality, providing a safe environment where a patient may feel comforted and supported.

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Consultant Clinical Psychologist Ph.D. (Clinical Psych), MA (Theo), BA (Hons) Psych Dr Mark Toh has extensive experience in treating troubled children and their families, as well as personality disorders. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings such as psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, day-treatment centres, and specialised clinics. Dr Mark Toh has lectured at the Singapore Bible College, and also consults at the Ministry of Family and Social Development (MSF). Mark is a hiking enthusiast who’s had the privilege of winding his way down from the lofty heights of the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to the Colorado River basin. For the more subdued, Mark recommends meandering along Vancouver Island’s Long Beach. In a perfect world, Mark’s loyal canine friend would be a golden retriever – specifically, Air Bud.

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 […]

Dr. Scott is a consulting clinical psychologist in private practice. He holds a Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Windsor, Canada and is registered as a clinical psychologist in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Ontario, Canada. From 1991 to 1996, Dr. Scott was a lecturer in the Department of Psychology, University of Hong Kong, and is past President of the Hong Kong Psychological Society. Previous to this, he was a psychologist in the Family Counseling / Education Program, Surrey Place Centre, Toronto, Canada. He made a move to Malaysia in 1999 and joined the Twin Towers Medical City in Kuala Lumpur as a consulting Clinical Psychologist. After 6 years of practising in Malaysia, Dr. Scott moved to Singapore to set up his own private clinical practice and has remained here since. Dr. Scott’s clinical interests include the effects of child abuse, trauma, and neglect on adult personality (also known as codependence or complex developmental PTSD), adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and adult Asperger’s syndrome of all kinds. Dr. Scott’s first Ph.D. was in Zoology. As a neuroscientist studying the neuro-biological basis of mental retardation and neurotoxicity for 25 years, he is well versed in the biological development […]