Viriya Community Services ✓ ACRA Verified

Viriya Community Services has not published a specific session rate in the available listing data — the pricing is indicated at a mid-range level. As a community services provider, fees may be means-tested or offered on a sliding scale depending on household income, so it is worth asking directly when you make an enquiry. For context, counselling in Singapore typically runs S$80–200 per session at private practices, with community-based providers often charging less. Confirm whether a first-consultation fee applies, whether packages are available at a reduced per-session rate, and what the cancellation or no-show policy is before booking. See the full counselling cost guide for Singapore →

Many community counselling providers accept self-referrals — you can contact Viriya Community Services directly via phone or their enquiry form without a GP letter. That said, arriving with a brief written summary of your concerns can help the intake process and ensure you are matched with a counsellor whose experience aligns with your needs. If you are managing a clinical condition such as depression, an anxiety disorder, or trauma, a GP referral can be useful: it may support a claim under Integrated Shield Plans that cover psychiatric or psychological outpatient treatment, and it gives the counsellor useful background. For complex presentations, an initial psychiatric assessment from a restructured hospital or polyclinic may be recommended before or alongside counselling. Confirm contraindications and the intake process directly with the provider.

No regulatory licences are listed for Viriya Community Services in the current data. Counselling in Singapore does not yet have mandatory statutory licensing equivalent to physiotherapy or TCM, but credentialled counsellors typically hold membership with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) or are registered with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) if they practise as psychologists. Before booking, ask for the name and qualifications of the counsellor assigned to you, their SAC or SPS registration number if applicable, and whether they carry professional indemnity insurance. If the work involves children, youth, or vulnerable adults, also ask about safeguarding training and supervision arrangements. Confirm the practitioner's licence or professional registration on the relevant body's public register before committing to treatment.