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6 Best Counselling in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Reaching out for counselling in Singapore is often the hardest step, long before the first session even starts. Ratings across this page stay tight, 4.7 to 5.0, but review counts swing from 20 to 1,094, so scale, not stars, is where these practices actually separate. What follows looks at both, plus what each one specializes in.

Short answer: Singapore Counselling Centre has the largest track record here, a 4.9 average across 1,094 reviews. Emotional Wellness Counselling follows at 4.9 across 111 reviews, and The Psychology Clinic and Cornerstone Therapy round out the list with smaller but strongly positive review bases. This page compares public data only; it is not a substitute for professional advice.
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Singapore counselling practices, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Sofia Wellness Clinic 4.8 ★ 20 n/a View ›
2 Singapore Counselling Centre 4.9 ★ 1,094 Established, large-scale practice View ›
3 Emotional Wellness - Counselling Services in Singapore 4.9 ★ 111 Trauma and relationship-focused therapy View ›
4 The Psychology Clinic (Singapore) 4.9 ★ 93 Psychology-led therapy and hypnotherapy View ›
5 The Private Practice 4.7 ★ 83 Broader psychological and therapy services View ›
6 Cornerstone Therapy: Child Occupational Therapist in Singapore 5.0 ★ 38 Child-focused occupational therapy View ›
6 Best Counselling in Singapore (2026)

Who's on this list, and why

Sofia Wellness Clinic logo
★ Featured Partner#1🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sofia Wellness Clinic

4.820 Google reviews

Sofia Wellness Clinic is a reputable counseling service that focuses on providing empathetic and professional support for individuals facing life’s challenges. With a dedicated team of counselors led by Sophia, the clinic aims to foster a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. The clinic’s approach emphasizes understanding, patience, and guidance, helping clients achieve a more positive outlook on life.

What people praise

  • Empathetic Counseling: Sophia is known for her deep empathy and
  • Safe Environment: Clients report feeling secure and grounded during
  • Professionalism: The clinic operates with high ethical standards,
  • Personalized Support: Sophia offers tailored advice and strategies to
  • Positive Impact: Many clients have noted a significant improvement in
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume20 · 50th
Confidenceearly
Recency12 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google
Website+6566121124 Directions

#02-07 Singapore Shopping Centre, 190 Clemenceau Ave, 239924

Singapore Counselling Centre logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Singapore Counselling Centre

4.91,094 Google reviews

Singapore Counselling Centre is a counselling practice on Cuppage Road offering services in family and marriage or relationship counselling, among other areas. It's the largest practice by review volume in this comparison, with reviews spanning both individual counselling sessions and public talks led by its counsellors.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe talks and sessions as relatable and clearly explained
  • Large, established presence with a long review history
  • Multiple counsellors on staff, giving options if one isn't the right fit

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer described a missed appointment with no follow-up from the front desk, worth asking about confirmation and cancellation policy upfront
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,094 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest and most established practice on this list by a wide margin, which is why it ranks first, but the one negative review here is worth reading before you book, especially for a first session.

Website+6563395411 Directions

51 Cuppage Rd, #03-03, Singapore 229469

Emotional Wellness - Counselling Services in Singapore logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Emotional Wellness - Counselling Services in Singapore

4.9111 Google reviews

Emotional Wellness Counselling, on Orchard Road, offers integrative psychotherapy for individuals and couples, drawing on approaches including EMDR and schema therapy according to its own site. Sessions are available in English and Mandarin, both in person and online.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe feeling safe and unjudged from early sessions
  • Bilingual sessions available for English and Mandarin speakers
  • Practical tools and reading recommendations mentioned by several clients
  • Both in-person and online session formats offered

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt the first session's note-taking process came across as less personal than expected; the practice responded explaining its structured intake approach
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume111 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.9 across 111 reviews with real depth in the written feedback. The one lower review is addressed directly and thoughtfully by the practice, which is itself worth noting.

Website+6598324947 Directions

545 Orchard Road Far East Shopping Centre, #04 11B, 238882

The Psychology Clinic (Singapore) logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Psychology Clinic (Singapore)

4.993 Google reviews

The Psychology Clinic (Singapore), in Thomson, offers therapy, couples counselling, structured assessments, and hypnotherapy through a small team of practitioners. Its own site describes services spanning individual therapy to workplace mental health support.

What people praise

  • Multiple practitioners mentioned by name across different specialties
  • Reviewers describe sessions as non-judgmental and unhurried
  • Hypnotherapy sessions specifically praised for calm, structured delivery
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume93 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.9 across 93 reviews, a smaller but consistently positive base with no notable complaints in the data we reviewed.

Website+6569705611 Directions

11 Sin Ming Road, Two, B1-14 Thomson V, 575629

The Private Practice logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Private Practice

4.783 Google reviews

The Private Practice, at Thomson Ridge, combines counselling with psychological assessments, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy for children and adults. Its team includes practitioners covering adult, youth, and workplace mental health.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise mindfulness sessions as part of the offering
  • Wide range of services under one practice, useful for families with varied needs
  • Practical frameworks mentioned as helpful by multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

  • A reviewer noted booking and payment administration felt cumbersome; worth confirming the process before your first appointment
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume83 · 83th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: 4.7 across 83 reviews. The clinical feedback is strongly positive; the one recurring caveat is about administrative friction, not the quality of care.

Website+6597435083 Directions

3A Thomson Rdg, Singapore 574634

Cornerstone Therapy: Child Occupational Therapist in Singapore logo
#6🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Cornerstone Therapy: Child Occupational Therapist in Singapore

5.038 Google reviews

Cornerstone Therapy, in Midview City, specializes in occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and educational therapy for children, rather than general adult counselling. Reviewers describe therapists working with children on regulation, social skills, and school-related stress.

What people praise

  • Parents describe measurable improvements in behavior and communication
  • Therapists praised for patience with teenagers as well as younger children
  • Consistent, name-specific praise across multiple family reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating5 / 5
Review volume38 · 68th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 38 reviews, the smallest base here, but it's included because the fit is different: this is a child-therapy specialist, not general adult counselling, and worth knowing if that's what you need.

Website+6580303438 Directions

20 Sin Ming Ln, #03-66 Midview City, Singapore 573968

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume is how many clients actually left a rating, weighed against every counselling practice we compared in Singapore. Confidence combines both, since a perfect score on a small number of reviews carries less weight than a strong score built on hundreds. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing the practice now. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does counselling cost in Singapore? (2026)

Session fees vary by practitioner seniority, specialization, and session length, and can differ meaningfully between a general counsellor and a senior consultant or psychologist. This is a sensitive area where getting a specific, current quote directly from the practice matters more than any general figure. We haven’t listed prices here; ask each practice for their current rate and whether a sliding scale or subsidy applies.

Serving all of Singapore

These practices are concentrated around Orchard Road, Thomson, and Sin Ming, with several offering online sessions for clients elsewhere on the island. If you’re looking for counselling near me in Singapore, most of these practices can also see you remotely if travel is a barrier.

What to ask before your first session

  • What is the counsellor’s training and area of specialization?
  • What does a typical first session involve, and how long is it?
  • What is the fee per session, and is there a cancellation policy?
  • Do you offer online sessions if I can’t attend in person?
  • How many sessions are typically recommended before reassessing progress?
  • What happens if I feel the counsellor isn’t the right fit for me?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these counselling services?

We compared counselling and therapy practices in Singapore with a real, public track record on Google, weighing rating, review volume, and how recently people were still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026 using live Google data. Ratings and review counts shift over time, so check current numbers before booking.

Do I need a referral to see a counsellor in Singapore?

No referral is required to book private counselling in Singapore. You can contact a practice directly to arrange a first session.

Is this page a substitute for professional mental health advice?

No. This page compares public reviews and business information only. If you’re in crisis or need urgent support, contact a helpline or emergency services directly rather than relying on this comparison.

The bottom line

Singapore Counselling Centre has the deepest, most established track record if you want a large practice with several counsellors to choose from. If child-specific therapy is what you need, Cornerstone Therapy is a clearer fit. Either way, ask about fees and fit before committing to a course of sessions.

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