FAQs

Many people have a misconception about counselling. They think that counselling is only for people who are in trouble. School children view counselling as being meant only for ‘bad’ or ‘naughty’ students.

The late Anthony Yeo (1993), in his book Counselling: A Problem-Solving Approach, gave this definition.

“Counselling is an activity that cannot be done mechanically. It is a human encounter that involves people helping people in a relationship established for this purpose. This relationship is facilitated by the counsellor with skilfully responses to engage the client in problem-solving.”

In short, counselling is helping people to help themselves. It is about empowerment.

Usually, the first session, is about getting to know each other and being comfortable with each other. The information you give to the counsellor will help the counsellor to better help you.

In subsequent sessions, coping skills will be introduced and engaging clients in problem-solving. The client and counsellor will be working together.

All sessions are confidential unless harm to self or others is observed by the counsellor.

Individuals, couples, and families.

Please write to us for our rates.

Financial assistance can be arranged. Your income slip may be requested.

email : info@thebluepencil.sg

whatsapp : 962-55361

A counsellor is a professional who offers coaching and guidance to their clients. Counsellors can help people identify their goals and aspirations and may also provide solutions or resources to address their clients’ emotional or mental challenges.

A psychotherapist uses talk therapy to treat people for emotional problems and mental illnesses. Depending on what degree and speciality they get, psychotherapists can be psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, or social workers. They can work with individuals, couples, groups, or families. Psychotherapists use talk therapy to help you manage general emotional unrest or acute trauma or illness. They treat everything from daily overwhelm to grief to specific mental disorders like depression or anxiety.

A psychologist is a mental health professional that provides their clients with mental and emotional support, services and information. Their methods may include talk therapy and diagnostic tests, which can help them adequately evaluate and assist their clients.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that evaluates and diagnoses their patients’ mental health and creates treatment plans to address their disorders, which may include prescribing medications. They can diagnose mood disorders and psychiatric disorders by evaluating physical and psychological causes.

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