Counselling and Psychotherapy in Singapore

Towards healing empowerment and wellbeing

Compassionate, professional support to help you understand what you are going through and find a way forward that feels right for you

A supportive space to begin

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be feeling overwhelmed, struggling with something from the past, navigating a difficult transition, or simply recognising that something in your life needs attention.

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Gentle Mind is a private counselling and psychotherapy practice located at 1 Scotts Road, near Orchard MRT in Singapore. We offer both in-person and online counselling sessions.

What you will find at Gentle Mind

Professional Team

We are a small team of qualified and experienced counsellors based in Singapore. Our counsellors hold Master’s degrees in Counselling and are professionally trained in approaches including CBT, EMDR, IFS and mindfulness-based therapy.

You are our priority

Counselling shaped around you. There is no single way that therapy should look. We adapt our approach to your needs, experiences and preferred pace. Our clients’ well-being is our top priority.

a safe space

A safe, affirming, and inclusive space where people of all backgrounds—race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ability are welcomed.

20 Mins free consult

The decision to start therapy can be difficult and daunting. A free 20-minute, no obligation consultation gives you an opportunity to ask questions, meet a counsellor and consider whether Gentle Mind feels like the right fit.

How we can support you

Not sure if Counselling is Right for you?

It is completely normal to feel uncertain about starting counselling. You may wonder whether your concerns are “serious enough,” whether talking will help, whether you will feel comfortable opening up to someone new, or even feel guilty about “prioritising” yourself.

You may also have tried counselling before and come away feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. A different counsellor, approach or stage of life can sometimes lead to a different experience.

At Gentle Mind, therapy is collaborative. You will not be expected to disclose everything immediately or follow a predetermined path. We begin by understanding what brings you to counselling and what you hope might become different.

Even the most capable individuals carry unresolved experiences. When life demands more, these can resurface.

If you are new to therapy, you can read our Beginner’s Guide to Counselling to learn more about how counselling works and what you can expect.

You can also learn more about Gentle Mind, our values and our approach to counselling before deciding whether we may be the right fit for you.

How counselling can help

Over time, counselling may help you

Better able to regulate your emotions
Understand how past experiences may be influencing your present

Recognise your needs and develop healthier boundaries
Build more authentic and fulfilling relationships
Respond to yourself with greater self-compassion and understanding
Build a better relationship with yourself, reconnecting with parts that may have been neglected or hidden
Make decisions with more clarity and confidence

What progress looks like will be different for each person, and the focus of counselling can be reviewed and adjusted as your needs change.

Our Counselling Philosophy

Founded in 2018, here at Gentle Mind, we are dedicated to providing ethically responsible, and highest standards of counselling and psychotherapeutic care.

Because we understand that the decision to start therapy can be difficult and daunting , we hope to alleviate any questions or uncertainties anyone may have about the process of therapy by our offer of a 20 minutes free no obligation consultation.

This short consultation will also provide the opportunity for you to meet with the counsellor of your choice to determine if a therapeutic alliance can be formed.

It is important to us to respect the client’s values, personal resources and capacity for choice within their cultural context.

We treasure the trust placed on us, and are committed to ensuring the safety and privacy of our clients

Counselling Services FAQ

what is counselling & psychotherapy

Counselling is a very broad term used in conjunction with many types of advice giving. In the context of psychotherapy however, counsellors rarely offer advice, it is the active process of assisting and guiding clients, by a trained professional to understand and resolve personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties.

Psychotherapy, also called “talk therapy” aims at gaining insight into mental or emotional health, the resolution of inner conflicts, and to enhance your relationship with yourself and others

What to expect at the initial session

The initial session is when your counsellor has the opportunity to find out what brings you to therapy and gather as much useful information as possible.

The counsellor then discusses with the client the various approaches which may be appropriate.

This is also a good opportunity to raise any questions and concerns about the counsellor or process of therapy itself.

It is also nornal to feel anxious or somewhat apprehensive about speaking to a stranger for the first time.

If at any moment, the discomfort you feel is too much for you, do let your counsellor know.

How long does 1 session last

Each individual session takes 60 minutes. When it is necessary, and when possible, extension beyond the 60 minutes session can be discussed with your therapist

how many sessions will i need

Depending on the issue, short-term interventions can help a great deal in a very few sessions in the event of an immediate crisis.

Longer term therapy on an open-ended basis may be need for more deeply entrenched issues.

It is worth noting that it may take a few sessions to build up the rapport and trust necessary for therapy to work.

How can counselling help

Effective therapy alleviates symptoms of emotional/psychological disturbances, reduces confusion and empowers a person to make their own effective choices and the decision to act upon them.

Is counselling or psychotherapy suitable for me

People enter counselling for various reasons, to regain psychological wellness, to address unresolved feelings, for personal development, to improve relationships, or to make sense of any emotions they may be experiencing.

What is the therapeutic relationship

The therapeutic relationship between a psychotherapist/counsellor and a client is strictly professional.

The therapeutic relationship differs from all other relationships you have.

You can tell your therapist things without having to worry about your information being told to others or in any way affecting your job, family or relationships. You can be honest with your therapist without having to worry about offending friends or family.

When a therapist asks how you are doing, he or she really wants to know.

It is very important to work with a counsellor/therapist that you are comfortable with and feel you can trust in order to form a good therapeutic relationship.

The level of trust and empathy between you and your counsellor is crucial to the success of therapy.

is counselling confidential

We adhere fully to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and the ethical framework set out by the SAC (Singapore Association of Counsellors) and APAC (Association for Psychotherapist and Counsellors).

All information disclose during therapy is private and confidential except in extenuating circumstances where there is risk of serious harm to you or others.

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