About Methodist Welfare Services Counselling
Methodist Welfare Services Counselling is a counselling provider operating islandwide from its centre at Blk 615 Hougang Ave 8 in Hougang. It has been verified by KakiList, meaning a real person confirmed its operating details and contact channels. No Google reviews are currently available for this listing, so independent rating data cannot be cited at this time. Pricing is indicated at a mid-range level, though specific session fees have not been published; contact the centre directly for current rates.
If you are considering counselling at Methodist Welfare Services Counselling, the typical first step is an initial consultation where a counsellor will conduct an intake assessment to understand your presenting concerns, goals, and any relevant history. You would ordinarily complete an intake form in advance. From there, the counsellor will discuss whether individual, family, or group sessions are most appropriate, likely session frequency, and the expected duration of engagement. If you are claiming through an insurer or a government-funded scheme, it is worth confirming at the outset whether the service participates, as some welfare-linked counselling providers operate on a sliding-scale or subsidised fee model for lower-income clients.
To make an enquiry or book a first appointment, reach Methodist Welfare Services Counselling by phone or through the enquiry form listed on their KakiList profile. Listing data is incomplete — contact Methodist Welfare Services Counselling directly to confirm details.
Confirm the practitioner's licence number on the relevant board's public register before treatment.
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Specific session fees for Methodist Welfare Services Counselling have not been published on this listing. Counselling rates in Singapore typically range from S$80 to S$200 per session at private and welfare-sector providers, with first-consultation fees sometimes differing from follow-up rates. Some welfare-linked organisations operate on a sliding-scale model, adjusting fees based on household income. Confirm the per-session rate, any intake or assessment fee, package pricing if offered, and the cancellation or no-show policy directly with the centre before your first appointment. See the full counselling cost guide for Singapore →
For most counselling services, a GP referral is not required to make a self-referral booking, though it can be helpful if you intend to claim under an insurance policy or a government-funded mental health programme such as CREST or CAMS. Methodist Welfare Services Counselling accepts enquiries via phone and an online form, suggesting direct self-referral is possible. At the first visit, expect to complete an intake form covering your presenting concerns, relevant personal and family history, and any contraindications. The counsellor will use this to determine the most appropriate support. If your concerns involve clinical mental health conditions, the counsellor may recommend a parallel referral to a psychiatrist or psychologist.
Counselling in Singapore is not yet a statutorily regulated profession in the same way as physiotherapy or TCM, so there is no single mandatory licence. Credentialled counsellors are typically members of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or hold qualifications recognised by the Singapore Register of Counsellors (SRC). Practitioners with clinical psychology backgrounds may be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). No specific practitioner credentials have been published for this listing. Before your first appointment, ask which professional body the counsellor is affiliated with and whether they hold a recognised qualification such as a Master of Counselling or equivalent. Confirm the practitioner's licence number on the relevant body's public register before treatment.
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