The short answer is ‘no’. Our name, Rogerian Psychology Centre, was inspired by the person-centered approach by Carl Rogers. That said, our therapeutic modalities extend beyond traditional ‘Rogerian’ therapy.

Our professionals are well-trained and experienced in a wide array of therapeutic modalities and approaches. To learn more about what our practitioners can do, please read here.

Counselling and therapy is for everyone. Regardless of where you are on the mental health spectrum, talking to a therapist can only be beneficial. Therapy is like a mental health gym where you can go regularly to check in on your socio-emotional well-being.

When you feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, we are here to help you process your situation and work towards healthier next steps.

Both counsellors and psychologists are equally well-trained. The difference is in the area of their expertise. While both counsellors and psychologists are trained in the art of counselling and therapy, counsellors usually take on a more humanistic approach of focusing on short-term, brief therapy for clients with mild to moderate mental health concerns.

Psychologists undergo training in the clinical applications of managing advanced mental health conditions (such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, phobias etc.) by using assessment tools, and therapeutic modalities such as the psychodynamic approach or cognitive behavioural therapy.

At Rogerian Psychology Centre, our psychologists and counsellors integrate the humanistic approach with clinical skills to provide you competent care.

In Singapore, people seeking mental health help face difficulties navigating an industry that is not well regulated. This means that anyone, even those without proper training, can call themselves ‘therapists’, ‘counsellors’ or ‘psychologists’. This poses a threat to consumers as many are not able to tell who is credible enough to provide effective therapy.

To be a professional mental health practitioner, postgraduate training (Masters or PhD) in counselling or applied psychology is essential. Additionally, applied practice hours under supervision is also necessary. These supervised hours usually lead to some form of licensure or registration with professional organisations, governed by code of ethics.

In Singapore, the two main professional bodies are the Singapore Psychological Society and Singapore Association for Counselling.

Therapy is not expensive when you factor in the years of proper training, the skills they hone to uncover your underlying issues, and the methodical support your therapist will provide you as you begin untying your emotional knots.

Therapy is different from usual conversations you may have with your friends and family. Properly trained and licensed therapists employ a variety of therapeutic modalities to zero in on your issues, explore new perspectives and suggest useful interventions. Additionally, they give their undivided attention during sessions to engage you with unconditional acceptance, and collaborate with you to improve your life.

Long waiting times are typical of subsidised options, where practitioners may not be able to see you as often as they would like due to high demand. For instance, a person may see their therapist once every 2 to 3 months instead of a weekly or biweekly appointment.

Rogerian Psychology Centre offers a short waiting period between enquiry and your first session with your chosen therapist to establish how frequently you might require sessions.

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