Rethink The Couch is the crystallization of my professional beliefs. Doing therapy with people for a decade has taught me that the traditional, “Diagnose and Apply Cookie Cutter Techniques” method does not work. It places way too much emphasis on assigning pre-cooked methods to “fix” people, ignores the possibilities of transformation, and positions people in a revolving door of therapy; too much talking, too little action, too few results. The clients I work with want the opposite. They want things fresh, creative, connected, and collaborative. They also want their experiences normalized and a therapeutic platform for generating sustainable and valuable results. That’s the therapy you’ll find at Rethink The Couch.

Also, with the traditional models, there is a strong separation of power between the client and therapist. That typically entails rigid boundaries that mean connecting with one’s therapist in a pre-cooked manner and at specific times. I believe that for true transformation to occur, people need to be seen, heard, and witnessed in a variety of ways - not just one hour a week behind closed doors.

Ultimately, I want my clients to consider that therapy doesn’t have to be dull, boring, or one size fits all; I want people to feel intrigued with the process, engaged, and transformed.

No formulas. No fluff. No labels. No judgment. No chasing superficial happiness. You can expect me to show up fully to sessions with the assumption that what you’re navigating emotionally we can transform. You can also expect that although I don’t believe in the power of positive, perky thinking, I am confident that the fog you’re experiencing now will lift.

I work well with clients who are into self-growth. I also work well with people who are kind; have a sense of humor; values creativity as I don’t use pre-cooked methods in my therapy; men and women; couples; no kids or family therapy. Additionally, I work well with people who want to engage in a collaborative approach - they are well invested in the process of therapy and not looking for someone to fix them.

The only diagnosis I provide is “Human”. I’m not trained to work with people who have been diagnosed with severe mental illness; I don’t work with treatment plans intended to treat mental illness. If I feel you might benefit from working with a clinician, then I will make that recommendation, but I don’t hold any responsibility in the assessment or treatment of mental illness.

Yes. I am based in Singapore so this means that as long as the time zones align, I am happy to work with people virtually. I use Zoom as my platform, and I work with an international clientele. Should you reside or find yourself in Singapore, I offer in-person sessions at a lovely space in the Central Business District.

Yes. Please contact me directly to discuss the possibility of a one-off session. Usually, these aren’t recommended as sustainable changes come from consistent efforts, yet there are of course exceptions. An initial session is also required before purchasing a package of three sessions.

Yes, I do offer supervision. Please get in contact using the form to discuss.

I require 24 hours to reschedule. This goes in both directions - if you cancel less than 24 hours of a scheduled session, then you forfeit the session; if I cancel the session with less than 24 hours of a scheduled session, then I will add a session to your package.

No. Barring extreme circumstances, payments are non-refundable. From the payment date, you have six months to use the balance. Even though I don’t allow refunds, I do allow you to transfer your balance to people you know. In other words, unused sessions you may gift to someone.