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Specific session fees were not published at the time of this listing. Counselling in Singapore typically runs S$80–200 per 50-minute session at private practices, with community-based or social-service-affiliated centres often offering lower rates or sliding-scale fees depending on household income. Confirm the per-session fee, whether an initial assessment session is priced differently, and whether packages of multiple sessions carry a discount. Also ask about the no-show and late-cancellation policy, as many counsellors charge a partial or full session fee for missed appointments without sufficient notice. See the full counselling cost guide for Singapore →

Most counselling practices in Singapore do not require a formal GP referral for self-referred adults, though a referral from a polyclinic or specialist can sometimes reduce waiting times and may be necessary if you wish to claim subsidy through a restructured hospital's medical social worker pathway. Expect a brief intake process at the first session — you may be asked to complete a written questionnaire covering your presenting concerns, mental health history, and current support network. If your situation involves significant psychiatric symptoms (such as active psychosis, suicidal ideation, or severe eating disorders), the counsellor may refer you to a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist rather than proceeding with counselling alone. A GP referral is also worth obtaining if you plan to submit a claim to a private insurer, as some policies require a referring doctor's letter to approve mental health reimbursement.

Counselling in Singapore is not yet a statutorily regulated profession in the same way as physiotherapy or TCM, which means there is no single mandatory government licence for all counsellors. The main voluntary professional bodies are the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), which awards the Registered Counsellor (RC) credential, and the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) for psychologists. No regulatory licences were listed for Counselling and Care Centre at the time of this listing. Before booking, ask the counsellor directly for their professional membership (SAC, SPS, or equivalent), highest relevant qualification (diploma, degree, or master's level), and any supervised clinical hours completed. Confirm whether the practitioner practises within a professional code of ethics and carries professional indemnity insurance. Verifying credentials directly with the provider is especially important here given the absence of publicly listed licence information.