CFL Pro-Bono Counselling
Providing pro-bono counselling services
to anyone who requires support
ABOUT US
Our Counsellors
All of our counsellors are experienced and qualified to provide professional counselling services. We require a minimum of a master’s degree in counselling or psychology, and we provide continual professional development and supervision.
Our hotline team will match you with a counsellor to suit your individual needs based on the information you give us.
The availability of our pro-bono counsellors is limited to the days on which they volunteer. If you require more flexible appointments, we have therapists at Catholic Family Life on Highland Road. The cost is $75 per session through the day and $90 for evenings.
MEET OUR TEAM
Mei Chin
Master of Social Science
(Professional Counselling)
Mei Chin has worked with clients on issues related to childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, marital conflict, divorce, parenting and caregiver stress. Her clients include children, couples, tertiary students, unemployed adults, working professionals and retirees.
Mei Chin is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitizing Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Family Therapy.
Xavier
Master of Social Science
(Counselling)
With his experience as a father of four children, his counselling specialises in healing relationships between parents and children, couples and family members.
Xavier first served in 2005 as a para-counsellor in the Singapore Armed Forces in addition to his professional work in engineering and training. Later, his passion led him to reach out to a wider audience by conducting talks for parents of primary and secondary school students, and lecturing on counselling related skills.
Christina
Master of Social Science
(Professional Counselling)
Christina works primarily with individual adults and adolescents, and has experience with anxiety, stress, young adult issues, relationship difficulties and family conflict. Christina takes an eclectic approach to counselling, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Behavioural Therapy (SFBT).
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending" ~Maria Robinson
Belinda
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Hons), Master of Counselling
Belinda works with individual adults, adolescents and young adults. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and has experience with issues including depression, anxiety, eating and sleeping disorders, relationship difficulties and study stress.
Belinda takes a client-centred approach to counselling and strives to provide a safe, collaborative, and respectful environment.
Maria Vanderstraaten (Mrs)
Diploma in Counselling
Maria has been a volunteer with Family Life Society since 1998. Her pro-bono counselling began with Youth Lifeline. Maria is trained in grief and bereavement counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Gerontological Counselling (Eldercare).
Maria has extensive experience working with families, couples, and individuals using a psycho-spirituality therapy framework.
Michael Gomez
Master of Social Science
(Professional Counselling)
Michael has been a pro-bono counsellor since graduating in 2008, specialising in Anxiety and Fear. Michael takes a person-centred approach to counselling, and is experienced in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Having volunteered with the Missionary of Charity for the last 34 years, and also a volunteer with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Michael has experience with a range of ageing-related and mental health issues.
Isabelle Clemant
Graduate Diploma in Professional Counselling, Master of Counselling (in progress)
Isabelle has 20 years of experience working with youth in varied capacities, and has been lecturing at a local polytechnic since 2011. For the past 6 years, Isabelle has donated her expertise as a pro-bono counsellor, and has set up counselling services in Novena Church in collaboration with Catholic Family Life.
Isabelle is currently pursuing her Masters in Counselling to stay abreast with the evolving changes in the field, and sharpen her attending skills in a therapeutic setting.
Bernard Lin
Master of Social Science
(Professional Counselling)
A father of 2, Bernard works as a Financial Consultant and Estate Planner while serving as a pro-bono Counsellor with Catholic Family Life.
Bernard is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Choice Theory Reality Therapy (CTRT). He uses a holistic approach to help his clients (both adolescents and adults) navigate through challenges such as grief, stress, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
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