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Shazmina Rafee

Psychotherapist & Professional Counsellor

Shazmina Rafee supports individuals, couples, teens, families, and groups through counselling, psychotherapy, reflective support, and evidence-informed approaches.

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Her work supports clients navigating emotional and psychological challenges, life transitions, cultural shifts, isolation, personal adaptation, relationship concerns, and the process of building emotional resilience.

“You don’t have to have all the answers. Let’s begin by getting curious together—about your thoughts, your story, and the possibilities ahead.”

About Shazmina

Shazmina Rafee, also known as Shaz, is an early-career counsellor of her professional journey, bringing together scientific inquiry, lived experience, and heartfelt empathy. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Neuroscience and Psychology alongside a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling.

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With a background in scientific research, Shaz approaches counselling with curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong grounding in evidence-informed practice. Her interest in human behaviour and psychological processes supports the way she connects theory with clients’ lived experiences.

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Having lived and studied away from family for many years, Shaz understands the emotional terrain of transition, dislocation, and personal adaptation. These experiences have shaped her compassion for individuals navigating life changes, cultural shifts, or feelings of isolation.

How She Supports Clients

Shaz creates a safe, open, and non-judgmental space where clients can reflect, process, and begin building emotional resilience. She supports clients in recognising their innate strengths while developing fresh perspectives and adaptive coping strategies.

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Her style is thoughtful and collaborative, anchored in intellectual depth and emotional presence. Clients may find support through deep listening, meaningful questions, and a respectful pace that honours their individual journey.

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She is currently expanding her knowledge in couples and family therapy, with an interest in supporting individuals and systems across life stages and cultural contexts.

Professional Roles

  • Psychotherapist

  • Professional Counsellor

Languages

Languages for Counselling:

  • English

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Evidence-informed practice

  • Reflective counselling support

  • Collaborative counselling

  • Strengths-based support

  • Adaptive coping strategies

  • Couples and family therapy knowledge development

Education & Training

  • Master of Science - Psychology and

  • Neuroscience of Mental Health — completion in Dec 2025

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology — completion in Dec 2025

  • Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (Biomedical Science)

Areas of Support

Individuals

  • Emotional and psychological challenges

  • Life transitions and personal adaptation

  • Isolation or dislocation

  • Self-understanding and reflection

  • Building emotional resilience

 

Couples

  • Relationship concerns

  • Communication and emotional understanding

  • Support across life stages

  • Cultural or contextual differences

  • Reflective support for shared challenges

 

Teens

  • Emotional adjustment

  • Identity and self-understanding

  • Life changes or transitions

  • Feelings of isolation

  • Developing coping strategies

 

Families

  • Family relationship concerns

  • Communication and understanding

  • Support across family life stages

  • Cultural context and adjustment

  • Strengthening emotional connection

 

Groups

  • Reflective group support

  • Emotional resilience building

  • Shared learning and processing

  • Supportive discussion spaces

  • Coping and perspective-building

  • Emotional and psychological challenges

  • Life transitions and personal adaptation

  • Isolation or dislocation

  • Self-understanding and reflection

  • Building emotional resilience

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Couples

  • Relationship concerns

  • Communication and emotional understanding

  • Support across life stages

  • Cultural or contextual differences

  • Reflective support for shared challenges

 

Teens

  • Emotional adjustment

  • Identity and self-understanding

  • Life changes or transitions

  • Feelings of isolation

  • Developing coping strategies

 

Families

  • Family relationship concerns

  • Communication and understanding

  • Support across family life stages

  • Cultural context and adjustment

  • Strengthening emotional connection

 

Groups

  • Reflective group support

  • Emotional resilience building

  • Shared learning and processing

  • Supportive discussion spaces

  • Coping and perspective-building

  • Emotional and psychological challenges

  • Life transitions and personal adaptation

  • Isolation or dislocation

  • Self-understanding and reflection

  • Building emotional resilience

 

Couples

  • Relationship concerns

  • Communication and emotional understanding

  • Support across life stages

  • Cultural or contextual differences

  • Reflective support for shared challenges

 

Teens

  • Emotional adjustment

  • Identity and self-understanding

  • Life changes or transitions

  • Feelings of isolation

  • Developing coping strategies

 

Families

  • Family relationship concerns

  • Communication and understanding

  • Support across family life stages

  • Cultural context and adjustment

  • Strengthening emotional connection

 

Groups

  • Reflective group support

  • Emotional resilience building

  • Shared learning and processing

  • Supportive discussion spaces

  • Coping and perspective-building

Membership

  • Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)

What Clients May Work Towards

Clients working with Shazmina may be supported in developing:

  • Greater clarity around thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences

  • More adaptive coping strategies during life transitions

  • Stronger emotional resilience

  • Fresh perspectives on personal or relational challenges

  • Greater awareness of strengths and internal resources

  • More confidence in navigating cultural shifts or isolation

  • Better understanding of relationship and family dynamics

  • A steadier way of processing difficult experiences

 

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

What Clients have Shared...

Anonymous

She is really gentle and willing to tap on multiple approaches to help me. I appreciate that.

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