Founder & Psychotherapist

It takes strength to acknowledge challenges and seek support. Whatever you’re facing, remember that growth often happens in the messy middle. Let’s navigate these challenges together, turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones towards a more resilient, fulfilled you.

Ready to embark on this journey? Reach out, and let’s start the conversation.

My Therapy Style

In my therapy room, you are invited to come as you are. I believe that therapy is not solely for those struggling with pathology or dysfunction; it is a space for everyone seeking growth and self-awareness.

As you step into the room, I promise to hold a safe and non-judgmental environment, meeting you with compassion exactly where you are in your journey.

I firmly believe that cultivating loving and compassionate relationships with others as well as ourselves, lies at the very core of our overall well-being. Throughout life’s journey, we may encounter traumas and face various challenges, leading to moments of disconnection that brings us further away from a feeling of peaceful grounded-ness and being present in life.

I am dedicated to helping you understand the roots of the patterns that no longer serve you, guiding you through them, and empowering you to build the life you meaningfully envision for yourself. I am committed to journeying with you, accompanying you through the highs and lows, and supporting your path towards authenticity and meaningful connections.

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My Professional Background

I am a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Member with the Singapore Association of Counselling (SAC). I graduated with a Bachelor in Social Sciences (Psychology) Honours from the National University of Singapore, and a Master in Counselling from Monash University. I spent the first 9 years of my journey as a therapist in psychiatric rehabilitation and community mental health settings before entering private practice. 

Over the years, I have worked with clients struggling with complex traumatic stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychoses, personality disturbances, who presented with a range of concerns including work stress and burnout, trauma, interpersonal relationship difficulties, grief and loss and difficulties adapting to transitions in life. I provide therapy in both English and Mandarin.

As an individual and couples therapist, my therapeutic approach is mainly trauma and attachment focused, relational and integrative. I have been trained in EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 3), Meaning Reconstruction in Grief therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and also incorporate psychodynamic, emotion-focused and somatic approaches in my work.
 
I am also an advocate for good mental health and destigmatizing therapy. In the past, I have given talks to organizations on topics like: Understanding Depression, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Resilience, Youth Mental Health and Suicide, Adjusting to WFH during COVID.
In my free time, I absolutely love reading and if I disappear, you will most likely find me at a library, a café or by the beach engrossed in a book at hand.

What people say

Melissa was a huge source of support for me to help me through my period of distress. I want to express my gratitude towards her because only with her help, I am doing much much much much better now. THANK YOU SO MUCH MELISSA!

J.Q.

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