10 Red Flags To Avoid When Choosing A Counsellor In SG

Deciding to go for counselling in Singapore already takes guts — the last thing you need is landing on a shady provider who makes things worse. With mental health support becoming way more mainstream (thank god the stigma is finally dying down), there's also a growing number of ads, TikTok "healers", and dubious wellness centres popping up promising quick fixes.

Problem is, not all of them are qualified, ethical, or even legal. Some are just riding the self-care wave to make a quick buck off people who are genuinely struggling. So before you WhatsApp-book the first counsellor you find on Instagram, here are 10 red flags to watch out for.

1. No Verifiable Qualifications

If a counsellor can't (or won't) tell you where they got trained, that's already jialat. Legit counsellors in Singapore usually hold credentials from recognised bodies like the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or are registered with the Singapore Psychological Society.

What a legit provider does: They'll happily share their qualifications, registration number, or supervision status when asked. No dodging, no vague