The short answer is ‘no’. We are called Rogerian Psychology Centre as our founder find ‘Rogerian’ therapy – person centered approach to therapy with unconditional positive regard meaningful; hence, the name. However, our therapeutic modalities, extend beyond traditional ‘Rogerian’ therapy.

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

Counselling and therapy is for everyone. Regardless if you are struggling or doing well, talking to a therapist can only be beneficial. Therapy is like a mental health gym where you go regularly to be strong mentally, and robust emotionally.

No one in this world is perfect, and no one in this world is devoid of problems. When you are overwhelmed, we are here to help you process your situations and work towards healthy next steps.

Both counsellors and psychologists are equally well trained. The difference however is in the area of their expertise. While both counsellors and psychologists are trained in the art of counselling and therapy. Counsellors focus have long been a more humanistic approach of focusing on empathy.

Psychologists are trained more in clinical applications of dealing with advance mental health concerns (such as OCD, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorders, phobia, etc) using assessment tools, and therapeutic modalities such as psychodynamic approach or cognitive behavioural therapy.

In Rogerian Psychology Centre, our psychologists integrates the humanistic approach with clinical skills to give you the best of both worlds.

In Singapore, mental health consumers faces a unique challenge in that the industry is not regulated. Which means, anyone without proper training can call themselves ‘therapists’, ‘counsellors’ or ‘psychologists’. This pose a threat to consumers as many are not able to tell who is credible enough to provide reliable therapy.

To be a professional mental health practitioner, post-graduate 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 which most consumers are advised to seek out.

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 emotional knots.

Therapy is different from usual conversations, properly trained and licensed therapist are credible enough to employ a variety of therapeutic modalities to spot for your issues and suggest useful interventions. Additionally, they spend 100% mental energy during sessions to engage you with unconditional acceptance, and explore ways to improve your life.

Private practice professionals are privately practicing for a variety of reason. One of which is their experience and versatility in handling a wide array and diverse area of mental health concerns that may include those with more severe challenges. Additionally, most have already hone their craft to a level where they know they are capable of helping at a higher level; hence, they become private practitioners.