About Me

Shirley Woon

One of the honourees in the category of ‘Career
Transitioner/Restarter’ in SG:40over40

“You are not stuck; you are just committed to a certain style of writing that you have enjoyed in the past. However, change is a constant in our lives. What used to work in the past, may not work now.

Whether you want to rewrite your story, edit your story or to create new stories in your life, I would love to listen to you.”

Clinical Experience

My experiences include helping couples, parent and child relationships, people who have been incarcerated, and individuals who struggle to live a healthy mental and emotional life, among others.

I adopt an integrative approach when helping my clients. Instead of asserting strict adherence to one school of thought, I make use of elements from a range of therapeutic techniques, with the goal of establishing a course that is personally tailored to my clients. I also adopt clinical applications of neuroscience into my sessions with my clients.

I adopt an N-P-C framework.

Neuroscience – understanding how the brain functions.

Psychotherapy – taking a look at the past but not staying there.

Coaching – not ticking boxes but looking at actionable steps to obtain and sustain clarity and change.

I believe that each person who comes to me is a unique individual.

As a people helper, I am committed to my continuous professional education. My membership as a clinical registered member with the Singapore Association for Counselling has been renewed regularly.

Clinical Specialties

  • Areas of Focus
    • Supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, and depressive moods
    • Managing anger, emotional regulation, and self-image challenges
    • Addressing burnout, self-harm, and major life disruptions
  • Life & Career Transitions
    • Navigating job loss and financial stress
    • Adjusting to changing roles and responsibilities in adulthood
    • Working through relationship and family dynamics
  • Growth & Stability
    • Helping clients rebuild confidence and resilience
    • Creating clarity during uncertain phases of life
    • Supporting meaningful, realistic personal growth
  • Therapeutic Approach
    • Grounded in evidence-based modalities
    • Informed by neuroscience and how the brain adapts to stress
    • Focused on practical strategies and long-term emotional well-being
  • Professional Work
    • Supervising and mentoring new counsellors and therapists
    • Emphasising ethical, reflective, and compassionate practice, not forgetting the therapist’s self-care

Education

Professional Memberships

Professional Certifications

Qualified expertise backed by recognized credentials

Ready to Take the First Step?

Reaching out for support is a sign of strength. Contact us today to schedule your first session or to learn more about how we can help.