our people
Dr STEVEN PAUL
(Director and Lead Clinical Psychologist) Steven is the Director of Serenity Counselling (Singapore). He began his career as a forensic psychologist for law enforcement services in Australia before transitioning to counselling psychology. He has explored various treatment models and theories with esteemed clinicians and researchers, undertaking deeper training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). He is a registered clinical psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). He is especially interested in treating depression, mood disorders and schema therapy, and also has expertise in family and couple therapy. Steven works with individuals and families using a range of evidence-based approaches. In his work with individuals, he combines psychological theory with systemic thinking to help people reconnect with themselves and others. He is especially interested in helping clients with the following issues:
Personality DisordersMood DisordersDepressionAnxietyLearning Disorders
Addiction
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Australian Psychological Society
QUALIFICATIONS
ProfD in Counselling Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Dr JOEL GWYNNE (Counsellor)Joel is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. Outside of tertiary education, he has extensive experience working with youth at-risk through organizations such as SHINE Children and Youth Services (as a Counsellor) and the Child Protective Service (as a Welfare Officer). He has counselled young people who have been exposed to a range of traumatic situations, including familial physical, sexual and mental abuse, depression, and substance addiction disorders. He has completed training with external agencies such as the Samaritans of Singapore, the Social Service Institute, the Academy for Human Development, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development on a broad spectrum of issues including trauma in children and youth, domestic and family violence, helping youths cope with anger, and suicide intervention. He is able to work with children with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder, having completed training in child assessments and interventions at the National University of Singapore.
In addition to his experience with youth counselling, Joel is able to work with adults through individual and couple therapy. His approach to individual therapy is integrative, combining Humanistic approaches (Person-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. When supporting couples and families with relational problems his approach is grounded in Gottman Couple Therapy.
Professional Membership Singapore Association for Counselling
Qualifications Master of Arts in Counselling (Flinders University) Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (CAE) Professional Certificate in Clinical Practice and CBT Foundations for Youth (National University of Singapore) Professional Certificate in Clinical Practice and CBT Foundations for Adults (National University of Singapore) Professional Certificate in Child Assessments and Interventions (National University of Singapore) Doctor of Philosophy (University of Hull) Bachelor of Arts in English (University of Hull)
Training Existential-Humanistic and Existential-Integrative Therapy: Contemporary Issues (Zur Institute)Mastering the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Academy for Human Development) Couples and Addiction Recovery (The Gottman Institute) Treating Affairs and Trauma (The Gottman Institute) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1, 2 and 3 (The Gottman Institute) Working with Youth with Sexual Orientation and Gender Issues (Social Service Institute) Engaging Youth At-Risk (Social Service Institute) Suicide Intervention Skills (Samaritans of Singapore) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Academy for Human Development)
In addition to his experience with youth counselling, Joel is able to work with adults through individual and couple therapy. His approach to individual therapy is integrative, combining Humanistic approaches (Person-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. When supporting couples and families with relational problems his approach is grounded in Gottman Couple Therapy.
Professional Membership Singapore Association for Counselling
Qualifications Master of Arts in Counselling (Flinders University) Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (CAE) Professional Certificate in Clinical Practice and CBT Foundations for Youth (National University of Singapore) Professional Certificate in Clinical Practice and CBT Foundations for Adults (National University of Singapore) Professional Certificate in Child Assessments and Interventions (National University of Singapore) Doctor of Philosophy (University of Hull) Bachelor of Arts in English (University of Hull)
Training Existential-Humanistic and Existential-Integrative Therapy: Contemporary Issues (Zur Institute)Mastering the Treatment of Trauma (NICABM)Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Academy for Human Development) Couples and Addiction Recovery (The Gottman Institute) Treating Affairs and Trauma (The Gottman Institute) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1, 2 and 3 (The Gottman Institute) Working with Youth with Sexual Orientation and Gender Issues (Social Service Institute) Engaging Youth At-Risk (Social Service Institute) Suicide Intervention Skills (Samaritans of Singapore) Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Academy for Human Development)
our SERVICES
individual Counselling
- Our goal is to provide tailored care to make sure you feel heard and supported.
- We're committed to finding solutions and looking at the bigger picture.
Family
- Family therapy seeks to assist with healing and restoring healthy family relationships.
- We provide a safe space to talk about family or relationship issues.
Couples
- Couple counselling can help develop mutually understanding, respect and trust.
- We help you to create a deeper understanding of each other.