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Programmes
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Counselling
- Our Counsellors
- Counselling Services
- ACE STAR
- Supervision Services
Our team comprises experienced counsellors with clinical counselling training. All counselling services by all counsellors are conducted in accordance with the professional and ethical codes of practice.
Mr Peter Lim
Counsellor (Programme Manager)
Master’s of Counselling, Monash University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Wichita State University, USA.
Listening to people who are in need has been an area of Peter’s passion because of his personal encounter with mental health several years ago. He is empathetic and believes in giving undivided attention to the clients’ stories, especially their pains and sorrows.
Peter has witnessed how debilitating mental health problems can be and feels for young people who do not have the capability to seek counselling support because of their financial situation, social stigma, or dysfunctional family background. He is thankful for being part of the team where he specializes in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
Prior to counselling, Peter spent thirty years in banking where he was involved in investment banking and wealth management. Peter is married with 4 grown up children.
Mr Tiernan Lee
Counsellor
Master’s of Counselling, Monash University
Always drawn to helping others navigate their challenges and finding deep fulfillment in offering a listening ear and thoughtful guidance, Tiernan has been a helping hand to youths who face several challenges. His personal experience of overcoming challenges in his youth has allowed him to be the counsellor he is today.
Tiernan has witnessed how a lack of support for youths and young people had led them astray in their lives. Being a counsellor was a way that enabled him to do what was in his heart for youths in need: to help youths cope better emotionally and care for their mental wellbeing. With over 2 years of experience in the counselling field, his calm and approachable nature makes connecting with others effortless.
Prior to counselling, Tiernan studied psychology for his bachelor’s degree and worked in an accounting firm before joining as a volunteer teacher for the GROW programme in the children’s department at Calvary Community Care.
We provide affordable counselling services to youths and adults between 12 to 40 years of age. We help those with mental health issues, and personal or interpersonal challenges in their lives.
Click this link to make an appointment with our counsellors.
Click here to view stories of our clients
Counselling is a journey into self-exploration and self-awareness. We allow our clients to decide how they wish to use the sessions and we provide the guidance they need to get to where they want to go. Taking the first step to ask for help is always the hardest and we hope to able to provide you with the support you need when you decide to do so.
If you/someone you know needs help, you can book an appointment via this link or call us at 6546 2759 or email our counsellor, Peter, at peterlim@calvary.sg. We will be able to do an initial assessment (free of charge) for you/your friend.
Due to higher than expected volume of youth seeking our counselling services, do take note that we require 3-4 working days to come back to you with your enquiries. Seeking your kind understanding about this.
We have worked with youths with the following issues: abuse and trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, self-harm and suicide ideation. We work with parents and families to help resolve communication issues, past hurts and conflict management.
Please make an appointment via this link or contact us at 6546 2759 or email peterlim@calvary.sg before dropping by for a visit as all sessions are currently by appointment only.
(All by appointment only)
Monday-Friday: 9.00am-6.00pm (Either face to face or online counselling)
Sessions scheduled after 6.00pm on weekdays or on Saturdays are on a need-to basis and subjected to availability of counsellors
Due to higher than expected volume of youth seeking our counselling services, do take note that we require 3-4 working days to come back to you with your enquiries. Seeking your kind understanding about this.
12 – 25 yo: Individual session at subsidised rate of $50.00/hr.
25 yo and below: Couple session at $100 for 90 minutes.
26 – 40 yo: Individual session at $100/hr.
26 – 40 yo: Couple session at $150 for 90 minutes.
Further subsidies are available for those who require further financial assistance.
It is encouraged to always get your parents to support you. However, we know that it might be challenging at times to do so. We encourage you to write to us or call us and we will give you advice from there. You can call us at 6281 1866 or email our counsellor, Peter, at peterlim@calvary.sg.
Yes. Sometimes we understand that getting your child to seek help is challenging. We can see the parents first to help you learn ways of engaging your child better and eventually getting him/her to seek help too.
Testimonies
One of the biggest takeaways my C3 counsellor brings up in sessions (that I’m still trying to remind myself of) is knowing to be more loving, kind and forgiving to myself. It is truly in building the relationship with myself that I am, then, able to have a fuller tank to show up for life and also, for the people around me. To know that it isn’t always me VS life; that I have the resources in me, as I always have before. I’ve questioned myself a lot less in this past year and found peace in the in-betweens.
– Pat (not her real name)
Megan (not client’s actual name) is 24. She has bipolar disorder and her mood is easily triggered by stress at school/work. In 2018, she started full time employment again after 2 years of focusing on recovering from her mental health condition. After about 2 months of working, Megan started to experience depression and had strong thoughts of wanting to leave her job.
However, this was not possible as she needed income to pay for her rent and necessities. This stress left her feeling helpless and stuck. After several sessions of counselling to manage her expectations at work, coping strategies to manage her mood better, as well as working through her relationships with her life partner, she eventually got through her struggles and eventually found a job that was less stressful and demanding.
Megan is now doing well and is planning to get married by 2020, we are so happy to celebrate with her 🙂 .
ACE STAR was established in February 2014 and is a support programme in partnership with schools and community partners. We aim to help youths cope with emotional and/or psychological issues through counselling.
- Develop client’s social and functional competencies through counselling
- Work with schools to develop programmes that may help improve mental health among their students
- Enhance family strengths and resources in order to minimise risk, promote safety and improve life functioning
- Assist and equip families and its community in caring for their youth
- Guangyang Secondary School
- Yuying Secondary School
- Bedok Green Secondary School
- Pei Chun Public School
- Northbrooks Secondary School
Yes, in fact all of the schools we work with already have their in-house counsellors. We come in to support the counsellors in their caseload and allow the flexibility to work with the students’ families as well.
Do contact us at 6546 2759 or email care@calvary.sg with the header Partnership Inquiries: Counselling to explore this option with us.
Our counsellors have a Masters in Counselling as well as relevant experience working with youths.
You may put up GeBiz ITQs or contact us directly for more information at 6546 2759 or email care@calvary.sg
Testimonies
Kady (not actual student’s name) was introduced to our counsellor as she struggled with making friends in school.
She would be very anxious about making her friends upset and had trouble focusing in school because of these issues. She also had alot of expectations of herself and others.
After about half a year, she is coping better in school and now discovered that she is contented with just 1-2 close friends instead of trying to get along in a bigger group of friends. She is also more confident of herself and even took on a leadership position in an after school programme!
We provide clinical supervision to practicing counsellors as well as interns. Supervision allows us to identify our blind spots and analyze our cases on a deeper level. Our supervisors are registered under the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC) and follow the ethical standards set by SAC.
Our Supervision Hours (By appointment only)
Monday-Friday: 9.00am-6.00pm
Last Saturday of the month: 11.00am-2.00pm
Individual Supervision: $120/h (90 minutes sessions are preferred, however, supervision sessions should be at least 60 minutes long)
Group Supervision is available upon request. Please write in to peterlim@calvary.sg for more details if you are interested.
As long as you are in the field of working with youths with emotional, behavioural or mental health issues, you are welcome to seek supervision for your work with us.
Yes, you are able to do so. Our supervisors are recognised by SAC.