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Sofia Wellness Clinic displays mid-range pricing, but a specific per-session rate is not publicly listed — contact the clinic directly for current fees. In Singapore, counselling sessions typically run S$100–200 per 50-minute session at private clinics, with higher rates for psychologists holding postgraduate qualifications. Some practitioners offer a block of sessions at a slightly reduced rate compared with pay-per-session pricing. Confirm whether a first-session intake or assessment is charged separately, whether cancellations within 24 hours incur a fee, and whether receipts are issued in a format acceptable to your insurer or employer's Employee Assistance Programme. See the full counselling cost guide for Singapore →

A GP referral is not required to book a private counselling session at Sofia Wellness Clinic — you can contact the clinic directly. However, a referral letter from your GP or psychiatrist can be useful if you are managing a diagnosed mental health condition, as it gives the counsellor relevant clinical context and may be required for certain insurance reimbursement schemes. At a first appointment, expect an intake conversation covering your presenting concerns, relevant personal or medical history, and what you are hoping to achieve. Some practitioners use a brief standardised questionnaire. If you have any contraindications — active psychosis, severe self-harm risk, or a condition that requires psychiatric rather than counselling support — the practitioner should discuss onward referral with you at that first session.

Counselling in Singapore is not yet a statutorily regulated profession in the way that physiotherapy or TCM is, so there is no single mandatory licence. The main voluntary professional body is the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC); members hold at minimum a recognised postgraduate counselling qualification and adhere to a code of ethics. Psychologists offering therapy are registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) or, if they hold the Singapore Register of Psychologists credential, with the SPS Register. Before booking, ask Sofia Wellness Clinic for the name and qualifications of the counsellor or psychologist you will be seeing, and whether they hold SAC membership or SPS registration. You can verify SPS-registered psychologists on the SPS public register. Confirm the practitioner's approach (cognitive-behavioural, person-centred, solution-focused, or other) to ensure it is a reasonable fit for your needs before committing to a package.