Individual Counselling
Individual counselling is the first port of call for those seeking professional mental health services. It encompasses the vast spectrum of one-to-one counselling and therapy methods, which may include person-centred talk therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and more. Individual counselling is suitable for working on deeply personal issues like anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
We welcome youths and adults alike to speak with our trained professionals in Singapore to explore questions about yourself, with the ultimate goal of resolving any painful issues and emerging a stronger version of yourself.
$150/hr
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A highly personalised experience
It’s your time to talk about you – the things that worry you, motivate you, and influence you. One-to-one sessions allows your therapist to adjust their approach to best fit your needs and preferred therapy style, enabling us to get to the root of your issue in a more targeted and personalised manner.
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Enjoy ultimate confidentiality
Being vulnerable and honest is scary, but it is required for any effective counselling session. In our private therapy sessions, rest assured that everything is kept strictly between you, your therapist, and the four walls of our cosy counselling room in Upper Thomson.
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A therapy suited for all situations
Our therapists see a wide range of youths and adults across all kinds of mental health conditions and life struggles, not limited to those dealing with depression, trauma, grief, addiction, anger management, and self-esteem issues.
What happens during an individual counselling session?
Individual counselling may look very different depending on the client’s preference, type of problem, and counselling techniques used. The common thread across all therapy sessions is the counsellor’s intention to help the client speak about their emotions, problems, and concerns, and process these thoughts in a healthy way guided by the therapist. Your therapist may ask you questions about your worries, or conduct psychoanalytic exercises using images or word association to gain insights into your subconscious thoughts. The therapist may also guide you in setting goals for yourself to change certain thought pattens or behavioural patterns, and help you keep track of your progress throughout the therapy sessions.
What are the different types of individual counselling?
Individual counselling, or one-to-one counselling, may involve a variety of counselling techniques and approaches. For example, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is focused on helping the client change their behaviour, and frequently used to overcome phobias, eating disorders, and addictions. Another kind of therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, encourages the client to share whatever that is on their mind, and draw connections between their past experiences, thought patterns, and current problems. Other types of therapy methods include: dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), integrative cognitive therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Gestalt therapy, and cognitive analytical therapy. Usually, the therapist will choose a method that is suitable upon understanding your issues and goals. Different therapists will also differ in their expertise and preference of certain counselling techniques.
How do I know when I need to go for therapy?
You may find therapy beneficial if you feel stuck in an unhealthy thought cycle, or you simply wish to get professional help with understanding yourself better. You don’t need to be diagnosed with a mental health condition to benefit from therapy or counselling. Counselling at our centre in Singapore can be sought for short-term problems like work-related stress, mid-life crisis, existential questions, or grief from the loss of a loved one. Therapy can also help with unhealthy habits like addiction or anger management, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
How can individual counselling help me?
No therapist or counsellor can promise results or complete ‘recovery’. However, using tried-and-tested methods, therapy can help you make sense of your feelings and behaviours, and guide you towards overcoming your issue in a way that works for you. Sometimes, we are so consumed by our own feelings and get stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts. Therapists are here to help you view your problem objectively and devise long-term strategies to cope with the issue. For some people, simply talking about their problems feels liberating and validating. It is no exaggeration to say that the right therapist can transform your thinking and make you feel more secure and confident in life.
"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens."
- Carl Jung
