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The Cabin Singapore displays mid-range ($$) pricing, but a specific per-session rate has not been published. Singapore counselling fees typically range from S$100–250 per 50-minute session at private practices, with psychiatrists and clinical psychologists at the higher end and general counsellors lower. Ask whether a reduced-rate initial consultation is available, and confirm whether packages (for example, a block of six or eight sessions) are offered at a discount compared with single-session bookings. Also clarify what the quoted rate covers — session time only, or intake assessment and any written reports as well — and whether GST applies. Cancellation and no-show charges vary; confirm the notice period required to avoid being billed for a missed session. See the full counselling cost guide for Singapore →

Most private counselling practices in Singapore do not require a GP referral for general counselling, though a referral can be helpful if you intend to claim under an Integrated Shield Plan or company employee-assistance programme — check your insurer's requirements before your first appointment. For complex presentations such as severe depression, trauma, or substance dependency, an initial assessment session is common so the counsellor can confirm the right level of care and refer on to a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist if needed. Contact The Cabin Singapore directly to ask how the first appointment is structured, what information to bring (previous diagnoses, medications, relevant history), and whether there are any contraindications or situations they refer out rather than treat in-house.

Singapore does not yet have a single statutory register for counsellors equivalent to the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), which covers physiotherapists and occupational therapists, or the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board (TCMPB) for TCM. Counsellors may hold voluntary accreditation from the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT); psychologists may be registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). Clinical psychologists accredited under AHPC hold the strongest formal standing. No licences are listed for The Cabin Singapore in the current data. Before booking, ask directly for the named practitioner's qualifications, accreditation body, and registration number, then cross-check on the relevant body's public directory. Confirm professional indemnity insurance is in place.