What to expect:
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Counselling is a one to one private consultation with a professional counsellor/therapist that will last for an hour. The first session is very important as it is the time when the counsellor-client fit is determined. The first session is also the only time given for the counsellor to grasp the full view of the client’s problem and to determine on how to help the client.
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Here in GCC, we provide refreshments to make you feel ‘at home’ while going through the process of counselling. GCC clients can choose from a variety of warm drinks like coffee, tea, cereal, or just plain water. We also serve cold drinks such as packed fruit juices and Iced Coffee. We also provide mini-snacks such as biscuits and cakes. All of these are Free-of-Charge for GCC clients.
- Counselling sessions will be very personal and at times may even feel invasive. This is a necessary path since it is the counsellor’s job to consider as much factors to the situation as possible. Only then can we properly be of aid to our clients. We will facilitate the warm and conducive environment which is also highly private and confidential to provide the safest place possible for you to express and be healed.
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Please take note that a counselling relationship will usually last for approximately 6 sessions. It WILL be longer for clinical cases, especially for Axis-II cases (Personality Disorders).
What to prepare for before counselling:
- Payment will be collected after the session (please inform the centre if you want to settle this step before the session).
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Please take note that each session is charged at $150 ($250 for couples). Sessions conducted by Kirby Chua, our counselling psychologist, is charged at $200. We offer a wide range of payment methods, we accept cash, checks, PayLah, PayNow, or Bank Transfers.
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Please set aside time to travel comfortably to your counselling session. Spend some time to prepare yourself mentally for an hour of self-exploration. A map of GCC office (Manhattan House building at China Town) is provided here: GCC MAP
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Counselling sessions can be both stressful and even traumatic. As both our body and mind will protect itself against change, you may feel tired or even sick after a good counselling session. This can last for days. We suggest you set aside time for a good 8-hour sleep on the day of your counselling session.
- For queries please contact us at 98953786. We are reachable through direct calls, SMS, Whatsapp messaging and other messaging applications.
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