7 Best Counselling & Therapy Services In Singapore For Women (2026) 

Let’s be honest, girlies: some weeks just hit different, and not in a good way. Between work stress, family pressure, relationship stuff, and the general chaos of adulting in Singapore, there’s zero shame in wanting a professional to talk to instead of doom-scrolling at 2am. The tricky part is usually knowing where to even start looking.

That’s where this list comes in. Whether you’re booking your very first session, switching from a therapist who wasn’t quite the right fit, or looking for something specific like LGBTQ+-affirming care or a same-day online slot, we’ve rounded up seven of the best counselling and therapy services in Singapore worth putting on your radar. Consider it your lowkey cheat sheet for finding real, qualified support without falling down a three-hour Google rabbit hole.

Quick note before we dive in: this list is general information to help you start your search. It isn’t medical or psychological advice, and it’s not a substitute for an actual consultation with a qualified professional. If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, skip ahead to our FAQ section for immediate helplines, or call 995 for emergencies right away.

Seeking counselling in Singapore has genuinely shed a lot of the stigma it carried even five or ten years ago — you’ll spot EAP counselling perks in job offers now, and it’s a completely normal thing to bring up over brunch with the girls. What hasn’t caught up quite as fast is regulation: as we’ll get into in the FAQ, registration for psychologists and counsellors here is still largely voluntary, with mandatory rules only announced as a work-in-progress in 2025. That’s exactly why we leaned hard on each practice’s own published credentials, pricing, and specialisations rather than just going off star ratings or vibes.

Note: This list is strictly not in order.

Table of Contents

• 1. Singapore Counselling Centre
• 2. ImPossible Psychological Services
• 3. Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO)
• 4. Grace Counselling Centre
• 5. Psychology Blossom
• 6. Mindwise
• 7. The Other Clinic
• TheGirlCo’s Recommendation
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Singapore Counselling Centre

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Singapore Counselling Centre (SCC) is one of the more established names in this space, tucked just behind The Centrepoint on Cuppage Road. If you’re the type who wants to know exactly what you’re paying for and why, SCC’s tiered system — Professional Counsellor versus Senior Professional Counsellor — makes it easy to pick a level that matches your budget and needs before you even book.

The centre runs a genuinely wide practice: individual counselling, couple and marital work, child and youth sessions, and full family counselling for up to four people at once. Session hours stretch into the evening on weekdays and cover weekends too, which is a real plus if your schedule doesn’t cooperate with typical 9-to-5 availability.

It’s a solid pick if you want a centre with clear, published pricing tiers and enough practitioners on staff that you can actually shop around for the right fit rather than being assigned whoever’s free.

Worth knowing before you call: the front desk itself keeps more office-hours-style timings (9am–6:30pm weekdays, 9am–5pm Saturdays, closed Sundays and public holidays), which is separate from the actual counselling session hours listed above — so don’t be put off if nobody picks up the phone at 8pm, since you can still book an evening slot through their online system. They’re also reachable via WhatsApp and WeChat if a phone call feels like too much of a commitment to start with.

Prices:

• Individual counselling (60 min): S$180–S$208 per session, GST included
• Couple/marital counselling (60 min): S$230–S$260 per session
• Child & youth counselling (60 min, ages 18 and under): S$160–S$182.50 per session
• Family counselling (90 min, up to 4 people): S$350–S$400, plus S$120 per additional member
• Session packages (4–10 sessions) come with discounts of up to 15%

Highlights:

• Tiered pricing between Professional Counsellors and Senior Professional Counsellors, so you can match cost to experience level
• Covers individual, couple, child/youth, and full family counselling under one roof
• Extended hours: counselling sessions run 9am–8pm on weekdays and 9:30am–5:30pm on weekends
• Convenient location behind The Centrepoint, a short walk from Somerset MRT

2. ImPossible Psychological Services

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Don’t let the name throw you — ImPossible Psychological Services is all about making therapy feel accessible rather than intimidating. Based in a quiet corner of Joo Chiat above Joo Heng Restaurant, the practice leans into affordability without skimping on range: adult counselling, child and adolescent therapy (ages 8–18), couples work, psychological assessments, and even art therapy for clients who process better through a non-verbal outlet.

The clinical team draws on a genuinely varied toolkit — Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, CBT, Systemic Family Therapy, and Schema Therapy — so sessions can flex depending on what you actually respond to rather than a one-size-fits-all script.

Budget-conscious clients should ask about their associate psychologists and counsellors: these are masters-level therapists working under supervision toward full registration, and they typically come in at a lower rate than a fully registered psychologist while still being properly supervised.

If you’d rather ease in with a quick chat before committing to a full session, they also offer phone consultations billed in 15-minute blocks after the first 15 minutes, which is a nice low-commitment way to ask questions about fit or approach first. The practice also runs corporate wellness programmes, so it’s worth flagging to your HR team if your company doesn’t already have a mental health benefit in place.

Prices:

• First consultation (individual, 90 min): S$180–S$280
• Regular individual sessions (50 min): S$180–S$280
• Couple/dyad sessions (50 min): S$280–S$360
• Psychological assessments: S$450–S$2,200 depending on the type
• Lower rates available with associate (supervised, masters-level) psychologists and counsellors; a S$40/hour surcharge applies outside regular hours and on weekends

Highlights:

• Wide age range covered, from child and adolescent therapy through to adult and couples work
• Art therapy option for clients who find talk therapy alone doesn’t fully capture what they’re processing
• Associate-therapist track offers a genuinely lower price point without dropping supervision standards
• Easily reached via Dakota MRT or several bus routes along Joo Chiat Road

3. Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO)

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If waitlists make you want to scream into a pillow, Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO) is built for exactly that impatience. With over 150 counsellors on its books and same-day booking as standard, it’s less “boutique practice” and more “the Grab of Singapore counselling” — in the best way. Sessions run daily from 7am to 11pm, online or in person, which makes it genuinely workable around shift work, caregiving, or a packed corporate calendar.

Every counsellor on the platform holds at least a Master’s degree and is registered with a recognised body — the Singapore Association for Counselling, the Singapore Psychological Society, or the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore. TYHO says it accepts roughly one in ten applicants, which at least suggests some quality control behind the scale.

It’s also worth knowing TYHO is listed with the Ministry of Manpower as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider, so if your company offers EAP counselling, there’s a decent chance sessions here could already be part of your benefits.

The platform has also racked up over 11,000 verified reviews at a reported 4.92-star average, and holds ISO 27001, HIPAA, and Singapore PDPA certifications for how client data is handled — reassuring if you’re wary of a newer, tech-forward platform versus a traditional bricks-and-mortar clinic. Their Tanjong Pagar and City Hall addresses are counselling centres you can walk into, while the Shenton Way OUE Downtown 2 address functions as their admin office rather than a walk-in clinic.

Prices:

• Online counselling: from S$130.80 per session (GST included)
• In-person counselling: from S$174.40 per session (GST included), at their Tanjong Pagar or City Hall centres
• Session packages come with a 6–8% discount

Highlights:

• 150+ counsellors, all minimum Master’s-qualified and registered with SAC, SPS, or APACS
• No referral needed and no waitlist — same-day booking is genuinely available
• Sessions run daily, 7am–11pm, both online and in person
• Listed with MOM as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provider

4. Grace Counselling Centre

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Grace Counselling Centre has been around since 2009, which by Singapore counselling-scene standards makes it something of an elder stateswoman. Billing itself as Singapore’s first private Christian counselling centre, it’s a natural fit if you’d specifically like your faith woven into the conversation rather than left at the door — though the practice also draws on secular, evidence-based methods like CBT, the Gottman Method, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), so sessions don’t feel like a Bible study with extra steps.

The centre is tucked into Manhattan House along Chin Swee Road, a five-minute walk from Chinatown MRT, and offers a S$100 trial session for anyone who wants to test the fit before committing to a full course of sessions — a genuinely useful option if you’ve never done counselling before and aren’t sure it’s for you.

Subsidised rates may also be available for clients facing financial constraints, so it’s worth asking directly rather than assuming the standard rate is your only option. Manhattan House has parking on-site as well as street parking along Chin Swee Road, and since sessions run under an hour, the parking cost stays reasonable even if you drive in.

Prices:

• Standard sessions (50 min): from S$180
• Trial session for new clients: S$100
• Subsidised rates may be available on request for those with financial constraints

Highlights:

• Singapore’s first private Christian counselling centre, for readers who want faith-integrated support
• Over 15 years in operation since founding in 2009
• Blends faith-based conversation with secular, evidence-based methods (CBT, Gottman Method, ACT)
• S$100 trial session makes it low-pressure to test before committing

5. Psychology Blossom

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Psychology Blossom’s biggest flex is sheer range: over 30 licensed therapists working across seven languages, based right in the CBD on Cecil Street. If English isn’t the language you’d rather process your feelings in — or you’re supporting a family member who’d be more comfortable in Mandarin, Malay, or another language entirely — this is one of the few practices in Singapore actually built around that need from the ground up.

The clinic doesn’t publish set session rates online, so pricing likely varies by therapist seniority and specialisation. If budget is a dealbreaker for you, it’s worth calling or WhatsApping ahead to confirm rates for your preferred language and therapist before booking.

Being CBD-based also makes it an easy lunch-hour or after-work option if you’re trying to fit sessions around a demanding job without burning annual leave to do it. The sheer size of the team — over 30 therapists — also means a genuinely wider spread of specialisations than a smaller boutique practice can usually offer, from relationship issues to workplace burnout, so there’s a reasonable chance of finding someone who’s dealt with your specific situation before.

Prices:

• This clinic doesn’t publish standard session pricing online — contact them directly via phone or WhatsApp for a personalised quote based on therapist and language.

Highlights:

• 30+ licensed therapists working across 7 languages
• Central CBD location on Cecil Street, easy to reach on a lunch break or after work
• Strong option for readers who’d rather not process difficult topics in their second (or third) language

6. Mindwise

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Mindwise has been operating since 2016 and has carved out a genuinely specific niche: sex and relationship therapy, alongside more general anxiety, depression, infertility, and trauma work. It’s an explicitly affirming space for LGBTQ+ clients and for adults exploring kink or ethical non-monogamy — areas plenty of general practices simply aren’t equipped to discuss without judgment, however well-meaning they are.

Founder Faith Hogan holds a BSc in Psychology, a Master’s in Counselling, and a Master’s in Sexual and Reproductive Health, alongside membership with the Singapore Association for Counselling. Fellow practitioner Adeline Tan is a Master Clinical Member and Registered Counsellor with SAC, plus a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level II) — solid credentials if trauma-informed care specifically is what you’re after.

The centre is based on Cecil Street and keeps fairly accessible hours, including Saturday mornings, which helps if weekday sessions clash with work. Adeline Tan’s background is worth flagging too — she spent nearly two decades in a corporate career before moving into counselling in 2016, which shows in how the practice talks about work-related stress and burnout alongside the more relationship-focused specialisations.

Prices:

• Session pricing isn’t published on their website — contact Mindwise directly for current rates.

Highlights:

• Specialises in sex and relationship therapy alongside general mental health support
• Explicitly affirming of LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring kink or ethical non-monogamy
• Practitioners hold registered credentials with the Singapore Association for Counselling
• Open Saturday mornings (10am–2pm) in addition to weekday hours

7. The Other Clinic

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Tucked into a Geylang shophouse, The Other Clinic describes its own approach as “mental health support without clinical coldness” — and its client base reflects that. It’s explicitly neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+-affirming, working with individuals, couples, families, and even workplaces across in-clinic, online, and workplace formats.

The team’s professional affiliations span an unusually international spread: the Singapore Psychological Society and Singapore Association for Counselling locally, plus the UK’s Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Australia’s AHPRA, and ANZACATA — useful if you’re an expat who’d prefer a therapist familiar with a specific overseas training system.

The clinic also runs NEST, a lower-cost therapy programme for clients who need support but can’t stretch to standard private rates, though exact NEST pricing isn’t published online, so it’s worth asking directly when you enquire. Sessions are available in-clinic, online, or arranged through your workplace, and the practice explicitly works with couples and families, not just individuals — useful if the support you’re after involves more than one person in the room.

Prices:

• Standard session pricing isn’t published online — contact the clinic directly, and ask specifically about their NEST low-cost therapy programme if budget is a concern.

Highlights:

• Explicitly neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ+-affirming approach
• Works with individuals, couples, families, and workplaces, not just solo clients
• Internationally spread credentials (HCPC UK, AHPRA Australia, ANZACATA, plus SPS and SAC locally)
• Runs NEST, a dedicated lower-cost therapy programme for clients on tighter budgets

TheGirlCo’s Recommendation

Seven solid options is still a lot to weigh up, so here’s how we’d narrow it down depending on what you’re actually looking for.

Best for Structured, Tiered Care:
Singapore Counselling Centre

If you want to know exactly what level of counsellor you’re paying for before you walk in, SCC’s published Professional Counsellor versus Senior Professional Counsellor pricing (S$180–S$208 per session) takes the guesswork out. It’s also the only entry here offering dedicated family counselling for up to four people, which matters if the issue you’re working through isn’t just yours to carry alone.

Best Value for Money:
ImPossible Psychological Services

Between the S$180–S$280 standard range and the option to see a supervised associate psychologist at a lower rate, ImPossible gives budget-conscious readers a genuine way to access properly supervised care without paying full senior-psychologist rates. The art therapy option is a nice bonus if straight talk therapy has never quite clicked for you.

Best for Online & Same-Day Booking:
Talk Your Heart Out

Starting from S$130.80 online with no referral and no waitlist, TYHO is the pick if you’ve decided today is the day you want to talk to someone and don’t want to wait two weeks for an opening. With 150+ counsellors, all Master’s-qualified and registered with SAC, SPS, or APACS, you’re not sacrificing credentials for speed.

Most Affirming for LGBTQ+ & Neurodivergent Clients:
The Other Clinic

Between the explicit neurodivergent- and LGBTQ+-affirming positioning, the internationally trained team (HCPC UK, AHPRA Australia), and the NEST low-cost programme, The Other Clinic is built for readers who’ve had a mediocre or judgmental experience elsewhere and want a space that gets it from the first session.

Best for Faith-Based Support:
Grace Counselling Centre

For readers who want their faith actively part of the conversation rather than politely ignored, Grace Counselling Centre’s status as Singapore’s first private Christian counselling centre — plus its evidence-based CBT and Gottman Method training — makes it the standout. The S$100 trial session also makes it an easy, low-stakes way to see if the approach resonates before committing further.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, the “best” counselling service is the one where you actually feel comfortable enough to keep showing up — which sometimes takes trying more than one before it clicks, and that’s completely normal. Don’t be afraid to switch practitioners if the first fit isn’t right; a good therapist would rather you find the right match elsewhere than force a connection that isn’t there.

It also helps to walk in with realistic expectations. Therapy isn’t a magic reset button, and the first session especially can feel a little clinical or slow before any real rapport builds. Give it a fair few sessions, be honest about what is and isn’t working for you along the way, and remember that asking for a different practitioner within the same practice is completely normal too — you’re not being difficult, you’re just advocating for the support that actually helps.

If therapy itself feels like too big a first step, easing in with something like our roundup of best life coaching in Singapore or a stress management workshop can be a gentler way to start building the habit of prioritising your mental space. And if talk therapy specifically isn’t calling to you right now, our guide to sound healing therapy in Singapore is worth a look as a complementary, lower-pressure entry point.

Wherever you land on this list, girlie, reaching out is the hard part — and you’ve basically already started just by reading this far. Be proud of that.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does counselling or therapy cost in Singapore?

Private counselling in Singapore generally runs from around S$130 to S$280 per session, depending on the practitioner’s seniority, the format (online sessions tend to be cheaper than in-person), and whether you’re seeing a fully registered psychologist versus a supervised associate. Couple and family sessions cost more, typically S$230–S$400 per session. A few practices, like Grace Counselling Centre and ImPossible Psychological Services, offer trial sessions or subsidised rates for those with financial constraints, so it’s always worth asking rather than assuming the standard rate is your only option.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a counsellor, and a psychotherapist?

In Singapore, a psychologist typically holds a postgraduate degree in psychology and may be listed on the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP), while a counsellor usually holds a counselling-specific qualification and may be registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). “Psychotherapist” is a broader, less formally defined term that can apply to either. In practice, all three can provide talk therapy — the more useful question is usually what modality (like CBT, EMDR, or family therapy) and what specialisation (anxiety, trauma, relationships) fits what you’re dealing with, rather than the exact job title. Several practices on this list, including Mindwise and Talk Your Heart Out, list each practitioner’s specific qualifications and registration on their websites, which makes comparing across the two easier than it sounds.

What’s the difference between seeing a psychiatrist and seeing a therapist or counsellor?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, and typically sees patients for shorter, more clinically focused appointments. Psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists — all of whom are on this list — generally aren’t medical doctors and can’t prescribe medication in Singapore; instead, they work with you through talk therapy over longer, more regular sessions. Plenty of people see both: a psychiatrist to manage medication and a counsellor or psychologist for the ongoing talk-therapy side, with the two ideally coordinating on your care.

Do I need a doctor’s referral to book a private counsellor in Singapore?

No — all seven practices on this list accept self-referrals, meaning you can call, email, or book online directly without a GP or polyclinic referral first. This is one of the main advantages of going private over the public system, where a referral is sometimes needed to see a subsidised specialist. Talk Your Heart Out is explicit about this on its own site, but it’s standard practice across private counselling in Singapore generally.

How can I check if a counsellor or psychologist in Singapore is properly qualified?

You can search the Singapore Psychological Society’s Membership Directory to verify a psychologist’s SRP registration, or use the Singapore Association for Counselling‘s “Find a Counsellor” tool to check if someone is a Registered Counsellor or Registered Clinical Supervisor. It’s a reasonable question to ask a practice directly, too — a legitimate one should have no issue telling you which register their therapists are on.

Is there a licence required to practise as a psychologist or counsellor in Singapore?

Not yet, but that’s changing. As of March 2025, Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced plans to move toward mandatory registration for psychologists providing direct patient care, following concerns about unqualified individuals offering counselling services, particularly online. Until that framework is finalised, registration with bodies like SPS or SAC remains voluntary rather than legally required, which is exactly why checking a practitioner’s credentials yourself is worth the five minutes it takes.

Can I use Medisave or insurance to pay for private counselling?

Medisave can currently be used for mental health treatment, but only at public healthcare institutions like polyclinics and public hospitals, and only for specific diagnosed conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme — it doesn’t extend to private counselling centres like the ones on this list. Some employers offer counselling through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); Talk Your Heart Out, for instance, is listed with the Ministry of Manpower as an EAP provider, so it’s worth checking with your HR department before assuming you’ll pay full price out of pocket.

Is online counselling as effective as in-person sessions?

For many people and many concerns, yes — research generally shows online and in-person therapy produce comparable outcomes for common issues like anxiety and mild-to-moderate depression. Online sessions also remove barriers like commute time and clinic availability, which is a big part of why services like Talk Your Heart Out have grown so quickly. That said, some situations (severe crises, certain trauma work, or sessions involving multiple family members) may genuinely work better in person, so it’s worth discussing format with your therapist rather than defaulting to whichever is more convenient.

How many sessions will I need before I notice a difference?

This varies hugely by person and issue, but many therapists suggest giving it at least four to six sessions before deciding whether an approach is working, since the first session or two is often just building rapport and understanding the full picture. Ongoing issues like long-standing anxiety or trauma can take considerably longer. If you genuinely feel no connection with your therapist after two or three sessions, though, it’s completely fine to switch rather than push through discomfort that isn’t productive.

I’ve never been to therapy before — what actually happens in the first session?

The first session is usually an intake: the therapist will ask about what’s brought you in, relevant history, and what you’re hoping to get out of the process, and you’ll get a sense of their style and whether it feels like a fit. It’s less “lying on a couch talking about your childhood” and more a structured, fairly practical conversation. Most practices, including several on this list, offer a first consultation at a set rate specifically so you can gauge fit before committing to a longer course of sessions.

Are there LGBTQ+-affirming or neurodivergent-affirming therapists in Singapore?

Yes — services like The Other Clinic and Mindwise explicitly position themselves as affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ clients, and The Other Clinic specifically also markets itself as neurodivergent-affirming. If this matters to you, it’s worth asking directly during an initial enquiry rather than assuming, since “affirming” can mean different things in practice depending on the individual therapist you’re matched with.

What should I do if I’m in a mental health crisis or having thoughts of self-harm?

Please don’t wait for a scheduled appointment. Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) runs a 24-hour hotline at 1-767, with a CareText option via WhatsApp at 9151 1767 if talking on the phone feels like too much right now. The Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) helpline is 1800-283-7019. If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 995. None of the practices on this list are set up for emergency crisis response, so please use these dedicated services first if you’re in that situation — and know that reaching out for help, at any hour, is always the right call.