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THE POMEGRANATES - Counselling Mindfulness Practice in Singapore Near Rochor

Seeking counselling?

Do you know that seeking counselling is, in fact, a healthy way to cope psychologically and emotionally? Unfortunately, many people are bounded by social stigma. Some also feel that their issues may not be serious enough to visit a counsellor.

Only you can defend and protect your own psychological and emotional well-being. Take a more preventative and proactive approach today.

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Mindfulness or Mindlessness?

How much do you know about your mind? Have you ever questioned your thoughts? Have you at all contemplated that things outside neither bind nor liberate you but only your attitude towards them does?

All of us should be equipped with skills to tame our monkey minds, in order to lead a more joyful and purposeful life.

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No real issues?

Do you feel a general sense of discontent with life? Do you feel that you are chasing after life? Personal development is especially important in this day and age. Coping with immense stress from the workplace, changing cultural norms, uncertainties or daily hustle and bustle is necessary.

A counsellor can help you explore your core beliefs and values and ultimately develop a more balanced and mindful approach in dealing with daily stressors.

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For Counselling
For Mindfulness
For Personal Development

Counselling Philosophy & Approaches

 

You and I have our own life stories. Despite our differences, we are nonetheless individuals needing to be heard, understood, supported and loved. However, regardless of who we are, these common needs may sometimes be unmet due to a myriad of reasons. We are no stranger to this and it becomes particularly painful when we are faced with a perplexing conundrum, only to know that we are unable to turn to our friends or loved ones for help. Worse, we start turning against ourselves.

Counsellor’s Commitment

The counsellor is committed to creating a safe space for you to talk about your problems. He is willing to journey with you, provide you with the needed listening ear and explore solutions and alternatives to your problems. He respects individuality and diversity and ultimately focuses on your internal strength and resources to resolve your issues as healing takes place.

Counselling Approaches

Counselling approaches and therapeutic interventions will vary with individual needs and assessment – considerations will be given to issues you are facing, suitability of the approach, readiness and prior consent. The core therapeutic approaches include second and third wave cognitive behavioural therapy, choice theory and reality therapy, Gottman Method couple therapy, solution-focused brief therapy and narrative therapy.

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Questions clients ask

Frequent Questions

Here are responses to some commonly asked questions. Please feel free to enquire if your questions are not listed here.

What goes on in a counselling session?

Many people find speaking with a counsellor daunting. Speak to anyone who has attended counselling and you would realise that counselling is nothing more than a therapeutic chat. In fact, many experience a significant reduction of negative emotions, just merely by sharing their experiences with the counsellor.

On contrary to popular belief, a counsellor does not read your mind; he is not a psychic. A counsellor listens to your stories empathetically and compassionately and guides you to understand more deeply about your experiences. Counsellors journey with you through your issues and concerns and provide you with the needed safe space to ventilate and emote. In the process, you renew your internal strength and resources to explore solutions, alternatives and hope.

How are psychologists and counsellors different?

Although both psychologists and counsellors provide counselling, there are distinct differences.

Psychologists are able to conduct diagnostic assessments and give clients a diagnosis. They are also more likely to work with individuals suffering from more serious mental illnesses. Counsellors, on the other hand, work with individuals with more general mental and emotional health concerns arising from daily life stressors, e.g. relationships, parenting, work, caregiver stress, grief and loss etc.

Is it rude to feedback about the session?

A counsellor has your best interest. He wants to know if he has helped you in a session and the only way to know this is through your feedback. Your feedback about the session will inform the counsellor about how he has attended to you and what he can do to help you further.

How do I know when it is time to get help?

There is generally no hard and fast rule about when to seek help from a counsellor. Individuals are advised to take a more preventative and proactive approach in seeking help. This will prevent problems from becoming worse, jeopardising psychological and emotional well-being. There are no problems too small to seek support from a counsellor. Seek help early.

Do counsellors see all types of cases?

Although counsellors are able to attend to general mental health issues and concerns, some counsellors may be more specialised in certain areas than others. It is advisable to visit their website or enquire directly before making an appointment.

Does seeing a counsellor make me a weak person?

On the contrary, seeing a counsellor makes you a brave person. Seeking counselling is a healthy way to cope with issues you may have. The counsellor understands that it is not easy to talk about your issues to a stranger and thus, is committed to making the counselling experience as pleasant as possible for you.

Counsellors are nonetheless ordinary human beings who have had also experienced their own issues.

KENNETH NG
Professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), NUS
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), NIE
Master of Counselling, SUSS
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels 1 & 2
Clinical Member, Singapore Association for Counselling
Registered Counsellor, Singapore Association for Counselling

 

Kenneth provides counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families across all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.

He has worked in the elderly, community mental health and school settings in the past twenty years as a social worker, educator, and counsellor. He has worked on issues such as,

  • parenting teenage children / parent-child relationship
  • couple relationship / marital relationship
  • distressed families with teenage or adult children
  • individuals facing challenges from work, relationships, family, marriage, etc.
  • identity crisis / self-esteem
  • teenage psychosocial and emotional development
  • grief and loss / feelings of guilt
  • anxiety / rumination
  • depressive moods
  • same-sex relationships
  • gender and sexual identities

 

Other than his own private practice, he is also currently an adjunct school counsellor.

The unique stories we tell, make you and I, Humans.

KENNETH NG
Professional Counsellor and Psychotherapist

Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), NUS
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), NIE
Master of Counselling, SUSS
Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels 1 & 2
Clinical Member, Singapore Association for Counselling
Registered Counsellor, Singapore Association for Counselling

 

Kenneth provides counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families across all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.

He has worked in the elderly, community mental health and school settings in the past twenty years as a social worker, educator, and counsellor. He has worked on issues such as,

  • parenting teenage children / parent-child relationship
  • couple relationship / marital relationship
  • distressed families with teenage or adult children
  • individuals facing challenges from work, relationships, family, marriage, etc.
  • identity crisis / self-esteem
  • teenage psychosocial and emotional development
  • grief and loss / feelings of guilt
  • anxiety / rumination
  • depressive moods
  • same-sex relationships
  • gender and sexual identities

 

Other than his own private practice, he is also currently an adjunct school counsellor.

The unique stories we tell, make you and I, Humans.

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Only you can defend and protect your own mental and emotional well-being. Take the first step, now.

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What people say

Testimonials & Feedback

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Kenneth is a friendly and thoughtful counselor. Whenever i had problems and difficulties in life , he will always be there to guide and help me. He is just like the light of my tunnel, showing me my way out back to life, for that, I am grateful to him.

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Dear Kenneth
Thank you for guiding me out of my sadness. 😢
You really put the sunshine back in my life again 😁

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Thank you for the other day; it was helpful because you were able to pull me out from myself and to see things.

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Having known Kenneth for close to ten years, I have found him to be dependable, approachable and honest. He has worked with numerous students throughout the years and the countless number of students that come back year after year to visit him is a testament to the bond that Kenneth creates with all students.

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I have to say Kenneth is a dedicated professional who seems to be able to read and understand the teens and get the most out of them. I have been truly privileged to work with Kenneth and I believe he will continue to build lives no matter where he goes.

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Thanks Kenneth. I felt better after the session. Certainly a boulder off my shoulders.

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I already feel better just talking all out.

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Kenneth demonstrates high degree of professionalism and provided encouraging advices that allow me to see the situation I am in from a different perspectives. He never fails to lend a listening ear or give advice whenever I needed them.

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I came across Kenneth’s counselling service online when I was extremely stressed about the numerous obstacles that I had faced during my last few months of internship. (con’t) …

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… (con’t) The obstacles had affected my mood and work performance so much that I worried my overall grades would be affected. During his counselling sessions, he had provided me some resources and tips to help me overcome all the obstacles until the end of my internship and to stay positive. (con’t) …

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… (con’t) Without his help, I would not be able to overcome my internship. The resources and tips are not only useful in my internship but in other aspects of my life as well.

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A dedicated and understanding peer. A teacher to me, but a peer, a friend and most importantly a mentor I cherish. The way he gets you to understand yourself better is effective!

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