Mrs Mhairi Jerga, M.Couns
Therapeutic Counselor
“Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed and stuck amid big life changes, unsure how to cope. I deeply understand the strain of trying to “start again” while holding everything together on the outside. Through counselling and practical support, I help them make sense of their feelings, feel less alone, and move toward calm and hope. I work with adults and young people navigating visible transitions like relocation, school changes, or parenthood, as well as quieter inner challenges such as menopause, anxiety, or depression. My approach is rooted in empathy, recognising how overwhelming these moments can be and offering a safe, compassionate space for clients to rebuild resilience at their own pace. This understanding comes from both lived experience and professional training, helping clients find steady ground in times of change. ”
- Home
- Singapore
- Singapore
- Bukit Merah
- Mrs Mhairi Jerga
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:
- •All ages
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Inadequacy
A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.
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Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
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Learning or Developmental Difficulties
Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Professional Title:
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Therapeutic Counselor
A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.
Qualifications
Master of Counselling
Monash / Swinburne (Singapore)
Year: 2024
Postgraduate Diploma
DiplomaCounselling
Year: 2023
Master of Commerce
UNSW
Year: 2005
Memberships
Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
Associate Member
Membership: D1330