Hey there, I'm James (He/Him)

Chances are, you found this space in your search for a therapist. You might be juggling multiple roles across different spaces and feeling increasingly tired. You might be feeling stuck in a pattern you cannot seem to logic your way out of. You might have noticed a shift in a version of the person you're becoming. However you are, I'm glad you are here.

I work with adults who come to therapy because something in their relationship got hurt, whether it's with a partner, themselves, or with the life they thought they were building. They are typically the people stuck in situations with no clear satisfactory solution, who can't seem to catch a break without everything seemingly falling apart. They are the people who were once told "Wa, you're very mature for your age", who are now increasingly tired of the labels that define them. They are the people who know the loneliness of not being seen and understood through the weight of what they carry.

I believe that therapy is a space where you can be witnessed and experienced, so that you can find your way back to your innate strengths and capacity to care for yourself and the people around you. Our work together won't always be easy, and (spoiler alert) there is no magic fix. However, it will be respectful, collaborative, and real in the ways you need it to be, whether you're healing from something traumatic, navigating a relationship challenge, or simply needing a space where your struggles aren't met with a "just be happy". That's what I hope this space can hold for you.

However you were when you found this space, I hope you leave with a little more hope in you.

I might be able to help if any of these resonates with you

Relationship Troubles

Family, friends, loved ones: the closer they are, the more they tend to hurt

Workplace Struggles

Stress, burnout, confidence, or the purpose around why you do what you do

LGBTQIA+

Navigating identity, family dynamics and acceptance, community, or systemic stressors that don't align with or affirm who you are

Expatriate / Cross-culture

Adjusting to life in Singapore, or simply returning home, and grappling with a sense of belonging, identity, and what home means

Adolescence (>15 y.o.)

Exploring and coping with the stressors that accompany the coming of age, identity formation, peer pressure, and academic stress

Life Transitions

Plans don't always go accordingly, and adjustments can sometimes alter huge parts of who we are

Individual Counselling

Anxiety

Whether it's a low-grade vigilance constantly humming at the back of your mind or toxic stress that's burning you out, what might otherwise be a superweapon on good days could also be crippling on your worst.

Complex Trauma

Feeling "triggered" by everyday events that you used to handle well, feeling stuck in patterns you're trying to change, or simply trying to heal from a relational hurt that happened to you.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

Celebrating your basic right to exist as you are while actively navigating the oppressive systems that make living harder.

Somatic

Our work expands beyond just talking, incorporating body-based and nervous system approaches to address the effects of trauma and other formative experiences in your body.

Trauma-Informed

Our work recognises how your present experiences and interactions are shaped by past relational wounds, and attends to the hurt and stories that have become part of your narrative.

Relational & Systemic

Our work acknowledges and addresses the systemic forces (family, community, society, etc.) that affect your mental health and advocates for ways to create change and healing beyond personal agency.

Service Fees

Individual Therapy

Time: 50 minutes
In-person sessions available across two locations
Telehealth sessions available via secure video call
Cost: $180 (to $120)*

I believe in an anti-oppressive practice approach to therapy, which acknowledges and addresses the systemic inequities that make private mental health care inaccessible. For my part of increasing financial accessibility to care, I offer a reduced fee rate for a limited number of people I see.

*If cost presents itself as a barrier to seeking care, please raise this to me in your enquiry or during our call and I will be more than happy to collaborate on how we can increase access to care.

FAQ

Starting therapy can feel daunting, regardless of whether you've done it before. The process begins with a free 30-minute consultation call for you to clarify any questions and learn more about whether we would be a good fit working together. Should we decide to move forward, our first session will focus on understanding who you are as a person more: what brought you here, what you're hoping for, and what has not worked for you in the past. You don't need to feel like you have everything figured out, that's what our sessions are for.

Our sessions will be collaborative and conversational. There will be some sessions where we focus on learning new coping tools, while others might be more exploratory. No two sessions are alike; I encourage clients to provide regular feedback on their experiences in our space, whether sessions have been helpful, so that we can continually shape and tailor interventions to meet your needs.

There is no set timeline. Some people report first recognisable changes around 8-12 sessions into therapy, while others prefer longer-term work, especially when concerns are more complex and longstanding. We check in regularly with what's useful and what's not, with you at the helm of what works best for you.

I offer both in-person and virtual sessions. I offer spaces across Singapore's downtown that are accessible to get to via public transport. Virtual sessions are conducted over a secure video platform and are available for clients in Singapore and abroad.

Yes. Everything shared in session is held in strict confidence. There are few legal exceptions to the rule: primarily if I deem an imminent risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else; if there is suspect of child or elderly abuse or neglect; or if I am subpoenaed by a court. If these are of concerns to you, we can always discuss how to navigate them in a way that is still protective of the safety of you and those around you.

Our 30-minute consultation is designed exactly for this. This is a no-pressure vibe check for you to ask me any questions about my work and our time together, to decide for yourself if you could build a therapeutic relationship with me. The relationship you share with your therapist facilitates your healing and growth, and I would love for you to be with the right one over a convenient one.

Counsellors minimally hold master's degree and work with individuals on emotional, relational, and psychological distress. Psychologists hold at least a similar or higher level of training (Ph.D./Psy.D.) and can additionally conduct formal psychological assessments and diagnose conditions like ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent conditions. Psychiatrists are medical doctors trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders, and is the only profession of the three allowed to prescribe medication as part of their treatment plan. If your needs are outside of my scope of care, I will let you know and do my best to point you towards resources that can address your concern.

Sessions are $180 and last for 50 minutes. In an effort to increase accessibility to care, I offer a sliding scale to clients experiencing financial difficulty. If this is your situation, please reach out and we can have that conversation. I am currently not affiliated with insurance providers.

I have a late-cancellation/no-show policy of 48 hours notice. My late-cancellation/no-show fee is the full session fee. However, I understand that life can sometimes throw curved balls and send us in a loop. If something comes up, please let me know as soon as you can and we will work something out.

A space whereall of youare welcome.