Mr Sean Chew, M.Couns

Professional Counselor

“Sean is a psychotherapist and advanced clinical trauma specialist at Holistic Psychotherapy Centre. He supports teens, adults, couples, and families with trauma, mood and anxiety, grief, and identity concerns. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Sean offers integrative, compassionate care in both English and Mandarin, online and in-person.”

About Me

As a Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist, I support individuals, couples, families, and groups navigating trauma, anxiety, mood-related challenges, life transitions, and identity exploration, including LGBTQIA+ concerns. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on evidence-based practice, mindfulness, and emotion-focused work. I aim to create a steady, compassionate space where clients feel safe to make sense of their experiences, build inner resilience, and develop practical tools for daily life. Whether you’re working through longstanding wounds or a recent crisis, my hope is to walk alongside you at a pace that feels respectful, empowering, and grounded in your strengths. In addition to therapy, I also conduct corporate workshops and offer home visits when needed.

Approach

I work integratively, drawing from CBT, ACT, psychodynamic and person-centred therapy, with a strong trauma-informed and attachment lens. I also use mindfulness-based strategies and Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) to help clients process painful experiences, regulate emotions, and reconnect with a more compassionate, resilient sense of self.

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Basic Information

Singapore, Singapore

In-person & Online

Services

I offer individual therapy (teens & adults), couple and family therapy, trauma-focused therapy (including complex trauma), mood and anxiety support, stress and burnout work, grief and loss counselling, LGBTQIA+ and identity exploration, group therapy, and psychoeducation workshops and talks. Sessions are available both online and in-person.

Services Offered:

Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Groups
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Sex Addiction
A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
HIV / AIDS Support
The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.
Identity Issues
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.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:

Professional Counselor
A counselor qualified to provide professional mental health counselling services.

Credentials

Registrations

Singapore Association for Counseling (SAC)

Clinical

Singapore Psychological Soceity

Full Membership

Qualifications

Master of Counselling

Flinders University

Year: 2024

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology

College of Allied Educator

Year: 2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Wollongong

Year: 2018

Service Areas

Holistic Psychotherapy Centre

In-person & Online

Singapore, Singapore

Singapore

Singapore, Singapore