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Ong Soh Chin

Counselling Psychologist
Professional Counsellor 

Languages for Counselling:  

English

Types of Services:

Individuals | Teens

Families | Couples

  • Face to face
  • video
  • phone
  • email
  • home

“The stories we carry shape how we see ourselves. Therapy is a space to gently re-examine those stories—and discover new possibilities.” 

Soh Chin brings together psychological depth, lived experience, and a deep respect for each person’s story.

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Before entering the field of psychology, she spent decades in journalism and communications. This shapes her sensitivity to language, identity, and the narratives we carry about ourselves—often quietly, and sometimes painfully.

 

At the heart of her work is a simple belief:
When we begin to understand our story differently, we begin to live differently.

 

Her Approach

Soh Chin offers a safe, calm, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where you can slow down and gently explore what is happening within you.

Her work is:

  • Person-centred – you are met where you are

  • Collaborative – therapy is a journey we walk together

  • Narrative-informed – making sense of your story matters

  • Grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Rather than rushing to fix or change, she works with you to:

  • Understand what you are feeling

  • Make sense of your experiences

  • Notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck

  • Reconnect with what truly matters to you

 

What You May Be Going Through

You might be here because something in life feels unsettled.

Perhaps:

  • You feel stuck, even though you are trying your best

  • You are navigating a relationship difficulty or life transition

  • You feel anxious, low, or emotionally overwhelmed

  • You are grieving a loss—of a person, a role, or a phase of life

  • You are questioning your identity, direction, or sense of self

  • You feel something is not quite right, but cannot fully explain it

Whatever brings you here, your experience matters.

 

How She Can Support You

Soh Chin works with a wide range of concerns, including:

  • Anxiety & stress

  • Depression & low mood

  • Grief, loss & bereavement

  • Life transitions (career, relocation, retirement)

  • Relationship challenges

  • Identity & self-esteem

  • Workplace and professional stress

  • Trauma & emotional distress

  • LGBTQ+ and gender identity

  • Women’s emotional wellbeing

She has particular depth in working with individuals who feel unable to move forward, helping them gently unpack and shift what may be holding them back.

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Who She Works With

  • Adults

  • Young adults

  • Couples

  • Families

  • Older adults

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Her Philosophy

Life is not always easy.

At times, we lose our sense of direction.
At times, we feel alone in what we are carrying.

Therapy is not about fixing you.
It is about meeting yourself with greater clarity, compassion, and understanding.

 

Soh Chin will walk alongside you—at your pace—as you begin to:

  • See things more clearly

  • Understand yourself more deeply

  • Find a way forward that feels true to you

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Beyond the Therapy Room

Soh Chin is deeply committed to community and social impact.

  • Immediate Past President, Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE)

  • 3rd Vice President (2024–2026), Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations

  • Programmes Evaluation Panel Member, Speak Good English Movement

Her work reflects a strong commitment to gender equality, dignity, and collective wellbeing.

 

A Gentle Beginning

You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy.

If something within you is asking for attention—
that is enough.

Educational qualifications

  • Masters of Social Sciences Applied Psychology 

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Literature 

Membership 

  • Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)

  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Reviews for Soh Chin

Soh Chin has a rare gift for making you feel truly heard and accepted, without judgment. She is not just open-minded but also open-hearted, inspiring a level of trust that allowed me to work through deeply private and difficult issues. She helped me gain a much clearer understanding of myself and what I was going through, and navigate probably the most challenging period of my life with steadiness and care. I would recommend her without hesitation.  

IL

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