Hi, I’m Derrick.

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Hello, I’m Derrick, a counsellor, educator and coaching psychology practitioner based in Singapore. Life does not always unfold as we expect. At times, you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in a relationship, uncertain about your direction, or simply feel that something is not quite right.

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I offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening in your life. I believe counselling is a collaborative process. Rather than telling you what to do, I work with you to better understand yourself, recognise your strengths, explore new perspectives and find a way forward that is meaningful to you.

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My promises

• Respect and acceptance – I will meet you where you are, without judgement, and respect your experiences, values and choices.

• Collaboration – We will work together at a pace that is comfortable for you. You remain the person who knows your life best.

• Growth – I hope to help you not only cope with difficulties, but also understand yourself better, discover new possibilities and flourish in your life.

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Who I work with

I work with individuals and couples from different backgrounds and stages of life. I also have experience working with families and groups. Having experienced the loss of family members myself, grief and loss are especially meaningful areas of work for me. I understand that grief can affect each person differently, and I respect that everyone has their own way and pace of grieving.

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I have helped people with

1. Anxiety, depression and stress

2. Grief and loss

3. Emotional regulation

4. Relationship and couple difficulties

5. Family concerns

6. Work and career challenges

7. Life transitions

8. Confidence and self-esteem

9. Personal growth and self-discovery

10. Finding clarity and direction

 

My approach

I use an integrative, person-centred and strengths-based approach. My professional training includes Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, EMDR and Coaching Psychology. I draw from these approaches according to the needs of each person rather than using one method for everyone.

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A little more about me

Before entering counselling and education, I worked in telecommunications, technology, healthcare, project management and the Singapore Police Force. These different experiences have allowed me to meet people from many walks of life and have shaped how I understand the pressures, responsibilities and changes that people experience.

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Today, one of the things I enjoy most about counselling and coaching is seeing clients understand themselves better, move beyond simply coping and begin to flourish in their own lives.

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My Availability

I am available for counselling and coaching on weekday evenings and weekends.

 

My rates

• Individual counselling/coaching: $100 per hour

• Further subsidies: $70–$90 per hour

• Couple counselling/coaching: $200 per 1.5-hour session

• Further subsidies: $140–$180 per session

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Qualifications

1. Graduate Diploma of Social Science in Professional Counselling – Swinburne University of Technology

2. Master of Social Science in Professional Counselling – Swinburne University of Technology

3. Master of Science in Coaching Psychology – University of Chichester

 

Professional Membership

• Provisional Clinical Member, Singapore Association for Counselling