WHAT, Why & who IS the individual support session for?

Individual Support Session is a collaborative initiative by Asha & Co and registered therapists in Singapore to provide pro-bono counselling sessions for women who are currently struggling in navigating through this uncertain time and who may benefit from additional professional support.

Based on a recent report on April 15 by CNA, “Suicide prevention agency Samaritans of Singapore’s (SOS) chief executive Gasper Tan said that they received an increase of more than 22 per cent in the number of calls attended to on their 24-hour hotline in March 2020 as compared to that of the same period in 2019.

The Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) observed an increase in phone calls to several services as well. The SAMH Insight Centre, which provides counselling services, saw an increase in helpline calls by 50 per cent in February and March 2020 compared to the average calls from April 2019 to Jan 2020.

We want you to know that you don't need to carry that burden all by yourself, your worries and feelings are valid and we will walk through this together with you.

Asha & Co stands strong by our beliefs that mental health does not discriminate nor do you need a prior mental health diagnosis to talk to a professional. Everyone can benefit from talking to a mental health professional especially during an unprecedented and traumatic time like this.

If you are a licensed mental health professional and would like to contribute to this initiative, please drop us an email at ask.ashanco@gmail.com

HOW DOes a session look like?

Our sessions are done virtually. You may request for an appointment by clicking the link below. Once your form is submitted, we will be in touch with you via email to confirm your slot along with the virtual meeting link that can be accessed through your phone, tablet or laptop.

On the day of your session, you will need to log in via the link and our psychologist will then ‘meet’ you in the virtual meeting room.

As each individual is unique, what you take away from the session will be based on your needs and our psychologist will work together with you through the the best appropriate methods and strategies.

We respect your privacy. Kindly be informed that your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Amirah M. (AThR) is currently an art therapist and professional member of the Art Therapists Association of Singapore (ATAS). Amirah M. takes in a client-centered approach, and sees clienteles from children, to adolescents, young adults, and women. Her clinical work involved working with identity, stress, self-esteem, self-betterment, anxiety, anger, depression, and behavioral issues. She believes in the innate ability to create for self-expressions, despite having no prior artistic experience, and her main role will be to facilitate this process of art-making, and engagements with art materials tailored specifically to unique needs of individuals.  

Credentials:

• Registered Art Therapist

• MA Art Therapy | LASALLE College of the Arts

• BA HS Psychology (Hons) | IIUM

Yasmeen Kassim (M.Psych) is currently a psychologist and also a member of SPS (The Singapore Psychological Society). She has a range of experience working with clients across the lifespan, including children and adults. Yasmeen takes on a holistic approach to therapy, with a particular interest in social emotional skills. She adopts a range of evidence based treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, play therapy and mindfulness.

Credentials:

• Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology  |  Monash University

• Graduate Diploma in Psychology  |  Monash University

• Bachelor of Business Management  |  RMIT University