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Counselling services doesn’t have to be expensive — we’re here to support you with affordable, professional care in Singapore. |

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President’s Challenge 2024 Grant: Enhancing Active Seniors’ Emotional and Mental Wellbeing We are honoured to be a recipient of the President’s Challenge 2024 grant for our project “Enhancing Active Seniors’ Emotional and Mental Wellbeing.” In partnership with St Luke’s Eldercare (SLEC), EMCC will provide seniors with individual counselling, group sessions, and psychoeducation to support their emotional and mental health needs. The project also equips SLEC staff, volunteers, and caregivers with practical tools to recognise and respond to mental wellness concerns. Through this initiative, we aim to support 200 seniors and train 100 caregivers and volunteers. Our goal is to foster a more connected, compassionate community where seniors feel supported and empowered to age with dignity and resilience. |
Established in 1997, EMCC has supported individuals, couples, families, and youths in Singapore for over two decades through compassionate, evidence-based care. As a registered charity and IPC, we uphold professional and ethical standards grounded in confidentiality, integrity, and respect. Our work is guided by recognised therapeutic frameworks and a holistic approach that integrates counselling, mediation, and education to support emotional resilience and psychological well-being across different life stages.


Could I Benefit from Counselling?Counselling is a professional and confidential process that helps individuals, couples, and families explore emotional challenges, life transitions, or relationship issues in a safe and supportive environment. You don’t need to be in crisis to seek help, counselling can benefit anyone looking for greater clarity, emotional resilience, or personal growth. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply need someone to talk to, counselling can be a valuable step toward healing and change. When Might Counselling Services Be Helpful?If you’re feeling persistently anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in negative thought patterns, counselling may help. Other signs include difficulty coping with change, strained relationships, or unresolved past experiences. Who is Counselling for?Counselling is for everyone — not just a last resort. It is a proactive way to improve mental wellness, build resilience, and gain deeper self-awareness at different stages of life. Whether you are a working adult managing stress or transitions, a couple seeking to strengthen communication, a parent or family navigating change, or a child or youth needing emotional support, counselling offers a safe and confidential space to reflect, grow, and feel heard. |
Why Choose Our Counselling Centre in Singapore?At EMCC, we are committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with care, professionalism, and integrity. Our centre offers a safe, inclusive, and confidential space for meaningful change. ![]() Trusted Counselling Centre in SingaporeWith decades of experience, EMCC is recognised for its evidence-based counselling approaches and strong track record in helping clients navigate emotional and relational issues.![]() Professional Guidance from Empathetic CounsellorsOur trained counsellors provide compassionate, non-judgmental support tailored to your unique needs, whether you're facing a personal struggle or seeking relationship clarity.![]() Affordable Counselling OptionsWe believe mental health support should be accessible to all. EMCC offers a range of counselling fees and subsidies to ensure help is within reach for every individual or family. |
Comprehensive Counselling Services We Offer in SingaporeWe offer a wide range of counselling services in Singapore to support individuals, couples, families, and organisations. Whether you're facing personal struggles or relationship challenges, our professional team is here to provide compassionate, evidence-based counselling tailored to your needs. |
Counselling at EMCC is a collaborative and structured process designed to support clarity, growth, and emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking individual support, relationship guidance, or family counselling, our counselling centre provides a safe and respectful space where concerns can be explored at a pace that feels appropriate for you.
Your first counselling session focuses on understanding your concerns, personal context, and goals. Our counsellors will work with you to clarify what you hope to address, whether it involves emotional stress, relationship challenges, or life transitions. This initial assessment helps shape a counselling plan that is tailored to your needs and aligned with professional best practices in counselling in Singapore.
Subsequent sessions build on earlier discussions, supporting reflection, skill development, and emotional insight over time. Counselling is not a one-size-fits-all process. The frequency and duration of sessions are guided by your progress and comfort level. For couples and families, this may include structured relationship work, while others may focus on personal growth or resilience. Clients seeking relationship guidance may also be introduced to programmes such as our Relationship Garden, including a marriage preparation programme, which supports couples across different stages of their relationship journey, from pre-marriage and early years to later seasons of life, with practical and relational guidance as part of our broader counselling services.
All counselling sessions at EMCC are conducted confidentially and professionally. Information shared during sessions is safeguarded in accordance with ethical standards and organisational policies. Confidentiality allows clients to speak openly and engage meaningfully in the counselling process, forming the foundation of trust in our affordable counselling services.

At EMCC, we are committed to making professional counselling services accessible and fairly priced. Our fees are generally competitive across Singapore, with flexibility to support different financial situations. Do note that prices may vary depending on factors such as Saturday appointments or selecting a specific counsellor.
| Individual counselling | Couple/Family counselling | Play Therapy | |
| Singaporeans/PR | $160 – $180 per hour | $180 – $200 per hour | $140 – $160 |
| Foreigners | $180 per hour | $200 per hour | $200 |
Final fees depend on factors such as income tier, preferred day, and counsellor selection.
To make counselling more accessible, EMCC offers a sliding scale based on income levels. Clients may submit income documents during the enquiry stage to qualify for reduced fees according to their household financial situation.
EMCC is committed to improving mental health in Singapore with genuine care. Our training programme for professionals, built on world-class research and international standards, equips practitioners with the latest evidence-based tools through our collaboration with esteemed organisations like The Gottman Institute.
Beyond professional development, we also reach out to the public with informative talks and workshops, aiming to nurture mental well-being and foster a deeper understanding of relationship dynamics.

Gottman Level 1 Clinical Training returns in 2026 with Trish Purnell-Webb! Join us and be empowered with the knowledge and skills to help couples.

Gottman Level 2 Clinical Training returns in 2026 with Trish Purnell-Webb! Join us and be empowered with the knowledge and skills to help couples.

A solid marriage that is loving and fulfilling requires constant hard work, love, and attention. Many couples go through marriage on their own, struggling with challenges along the way. But you don’t have to.
Through our counselling services, our Marriage Journey programmes will guide you from pre-marriage, post-wedding and through parenthood.
Build a strong and healthy marriage foundation, and grow your family right with proper guidance through affordable counselling in Singapore.

Mediation
Mediation is an assisted negotiation process. The mediator, a neutral third party, facilitates discussions between parties to help them uncover their true interests and needs from their declared positions. The mediator uses these interests to help them derive mutually acceptable decisions. Mediators neither judge nor impose decisions.

One act of kindness can transform countless lives and bring hope to those facing mental health challenges today. Your support enables us to provide subsidised counselling sessions for individuals in distress, creating a ripple of positive change that touches lives far beyond one person.
With a gift of $120, you can fund an entire counselling session for someone, and thanks to the Enhanced Fund-Raising (EFR) Programme, every dollar you give will be matched, doubling your impact.
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EMCC seeks to help individuals and families manage relational challenges, build emotional resilience, and maintain psychological health and mental wellness through counselling and mediation services, as well as training and education programmes.

