Lighting Way Therapy ✓ ACRA Verified

No specific session rate is published on this listing. As a general market reference for counselling in Singapore, private practitioners typically charge S$100–200 per 50-minute session, with psychiatrists and clinical psychologists at the higher end of that range or beyond. Some practices offer sliding-scale fees based on financial circumstances. Confirm the exact per-session fee, whether an initial assessment carries a different rate, and whether package pricing or any Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) subsidies apply before booking. Ask specifically about the no-show and late-cancellation policy, as most counsellors charge the full session fee for missed appointments without adequate notice. See the full counselling cost guide for Singapore →

Most private counselling practices in Singapore do not require a GP referral to make a direct booking, though a referral from a polyclinic or restructured hospital can sometimes facilitate insurance reimbursement or subsidy access under CHAS or MediFund if you qualify. For a first visit at Lighting Way Therapy, expect to complete an intake form covering your presenting concern, mental health history, and any current medication. Some practitioners conduct a short phone or email pre-assessment before confirming an appointment. If you have a complex clinical presentation — such as a diagnosed psychiatric condition or active risk — it is worth asking in advance whether the practice is the right fit or whether a referral to a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist would be more appropriate.

Counselling in Singapore is not yet a statutorily regulated profession in the same way that physiotherapy or TCM is, which means there is no single mandatory government register to cross-check. The main voluntary credentialling bodies are the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). Practitioners with SAC Registered Counsellor (RC) or Registered Clinical Member status, or SPS membership with a recognised psychology degree, have met defined training and supervision standards. Ask Lighting Way Therapy directly for the practitioner's qualifications, SAC or SPS membership status, and years of supervised clinical experience. No regulatory licences are currently listed on this KakiList profile, so verifying credentials directly with the practice before booking is advisable. Confirm the practitioner's licence number on the relevant board's public register before treatment.