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Ong Soh Chin

Counselling Psychologist & Professional Counsellor

Ong Soh Chin supports individuals, teens, families, and couples through counselling, narrative-informed therapy, person-centred support, and evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

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Her work supports clients in gently re-examining the stories they carry, making sense of emotional experiences, and finding new ways to relate to themselves, others, and life transitions.

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

About Soh Chin

Soh Chin brings together psychological depth, lived experience, and a deep respect for each person’s story. Before entering the field of psychology, she spent decades in journalism and communications, which shaped her sensitivity to language, identity, and the narratives people carry about themselves.

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At the heart of her work is the belief that when people begin to understand their story differently, they may begin to live differently. Her approach supports clients in slowing down, exploring what is happening within them, and making sense of experiences that may feel difficult, confusing, or unresolved.

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Her work is grounded in respect, collaboration, and care. She offers a calm and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported at their own pace.

How She Supports Clients

Soh Chin’s approach is person-centred, collaborative, narrative-informed, and grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

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Rather than rushing to fix or change, she supports clients in understanding what they are feeling, making sense of their experiences, noticing patterns that may be keeping them stuck, and reconnecting with what matters to them.

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Her work may support clients who feel stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, low, grieving, navigating relationship difficulties, going through life transitions, or questioning identity, direction, or sense of self.

Professional Roles

  • Counselling Psychologist

  • Professional Counsellor

Languages

Languages for Counselling:

  • English​

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Person-Centred Therapy

  • Narrative-informed therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Collaborative counselling

  • Evidence-informed approaches

Education & Training

  • Masters of Social Sciences Applied Psychology

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Literature

Areas of Support

Individuals

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Low mood or emotional overwhelm

  • Identity and self-esteem concerns

  • Feeling stuck or unable to move forward

  • Emotional distress and self-understanding

 

Life Transitions

  • Career transitions

  • Relocation

  • Retirement

  • Changes in role, identity, or direction

  • Adjusting to a new phase of life

 

Grief, Loss & Bereavement

  • Grief after loss

  • Bereavement support

  • Loss of a role or life phase

  • Emotional adjustment after change

  • Support in making sense of what has shifted

 

Relationships & Families

  • Relationship challenges

  • Family communication concerns

  • Couples-related concerns

  • Interpersonal patterns

  • Reconnecting with what matters in relationships

 

Workplace & Professional Stress

  • Workplace stress

  • Professional identity concerns

  • Burnout-related emotional strain

  • Direction and meaning in work

  • Support during career uncertainty

 

Identity & Inclusive Support

  • LGBTQ+ and gender identity-related concerns

  • Women’s emotional wellbeing

  • Sense of self and belonging

  • Cultural or personal identity questions

  • Support for lived experiences that may feel hard to explain

Membership

  • Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)

  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Community & Social Impact

Soh Chin is committed to community and social impact. Her background includes serving as Immediate Past President of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), 3rd Vice President (2024–2026) of the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations, and Programmes Evaluation Panel Member of the Speak Good English Movement.

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Her wider work reflects a commitment to dignity, collective wellbeing, and access to support within the community.

What Clients May Work Towards

Clients working with Soh Chin may be supported in developing:

  • Greater clarity around their emotions and experiences

  • A deeper understanding of personal stories and patterns

  • More compassion toward themselves during difficult periods

  • Clearer connection with values and what matters to them

  • Steadier coping during grief, stress, or transition

  • A stronger sense of identity and self-understanding

  • More flexible ways of responding to life challenges

  • A way forward that feels more aligned and personally meaningful

 

These are areas clients may work towards through counselling, therapy, and psychological support. Outcomes vary between individuals and are not guaranteed.

What Clients have Shared...

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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. 

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