Empowering Mind

Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives

A Kind Place is a safe space for those navigating life’s challenges and transitions. Our expert team of psychologists and counsellors are here to help you care for your mental well-being and lead a life guided by purpose.

Hello! Welcome to A Kind Place

We provide professional counselling and psychological services both online and in-person in Singapore. Whatever life challenges you may be going through, our dedicated team of psychologists and cousellors are here to support you through your journey.

Mental Health Counselling

We provide specialised psychological support including counselling anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, ADHD, trauma therapy, and psychological assessments.

Corporate Wellness

We support organisations through Corporate Talks and Workshops, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs), and professional counselling services.

Special Needs Services

We conduct workshops and programmes for Mindfulness & Emotional Regulation, Daily Living Skills, Social Skills, Community Living Skills and more.

Who We Are

A Kind Place is a social enterprise consisting of trained psychology professionals dedicated to offering accessible, affordable, and compassionate mental health care in Singapore. Our multidisciplinary team consists of professional psychologists, counsellors, special needs experts, a hypnotherapist and a speech therapist.

About Our Founder

Therapy isn’t always perfect because there’s another person on the other end of the couch who is a variable. This made me want to be the best therapist I could for my client, but yet, it helped me recognise my limitations because I am human too. When I started being a therapist, I knew that I needed to do one thing, I needed to be genuine, truly care, and listen to the other person on the other side.

Our Team

Meet the psychology experts who care

Why Choose Us

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I'm very pleased with how Sze Jin, Joyce, Darrvin and Farah handle my non-verbal severe Autism son in class. The way they handle him and make him very happy to go for his class. Thank you for making his day enjoyable and memorable.
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Joyce, Sze Jin, Darrvin, Farah and their team members have been most sincere and dedicated in conducting their classes for post 18 kids. I am thankful that Cairn told me his friends are Stephen and Adrian the other day. It's not easy that our children to make friends. Kudos to your tireless effort to teach them social interaction and self-regulation skills. 🙏
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A Kind Place (Independent Adult Programme) has been a great support for our special needs child, who has graduated from SPED school and is transitioning to other centres. The programme has helped my daughter, who has Mild Intellectual Disability, manage her tantrums more calmly using breathing techniques. She has also learned mindfulness through morning walks, developed healthier eating habits, and improved her grooming skills. Overall, I am very satisfied with the centre, especially with their experienced special needs educators and their patience in handling children like ours.
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I learn how to breathe to keep calm and focus the part I like most is the shorting the cards it helps me to control myself when I’m about to get very angry or when I was about to feel that the anxiety starts to come or comes that’s where the breathing exercises come in.
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Engaged Joyce and team for a corporate wellness virtual talk. Talk was engaging as it included activities and all went well. Thank you :)
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I was seeking therapy for addiction issues, relationship issues, self esteem issues and general anxiety. I’ve had 2 sessions with my counsellor, Dawn, and so far, he’s really gone the extra mile to listen to my issues and I have felt very heard. He also has had great insight to offer and is very supportive and encouraging when I need it. The booking process, administrative matters and the general service staff are also very nice and welcoming. Overall, a very warm experience and they truly live up to their name of being kind to the people they help.
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We get SzeJIn to do a group sessions for our working executives staff. And this was our 3rd time engaging her. Basically how to handle stress and be mindfulness. It was quite eye opening the things we learn from her. Every session was interesting. And it also brought the team closer to each other. A very good team bonding program. The team also feel very at ease with her.
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A Kind Place really stands for what their name portrays. Kindness. Very warm and welcoming Front Desk and Therapist. Definitely will recommend. Most importantly, they kept true to their words, they do not judge.

Wellness begins with the right support

Customer Testimonials

I was seeking therapy for addiction issues, relationship issues, self esteem issues and general anxiety. I’ve had 2 sessions with my counsellor, Dawn, and so far, he’s really gone the extra mile to listen to my issues and I have felt very heard.The booking process, administrative matters and the general service staff are also very nice and welcoming.

Amit K.

A kind place is great and super welcoming to everyone! the therapist I matched with helped me tremendously with the anxieties I had dealt with and left with me many takeaways after our sessions. The admin team is also very kind and pleasant to interact with.
I highly recommend anyone seeking therapy (especially first timers) to try A Kind Place out.

Lydia A.

I needed to be introduced to a reputable psychologist to assist with a family member request at a short notice. ‘A Kind Place’ lived up to its name by being accommodating, timely and thorough. Both Dr Ong Mian Li and Ms Yamuna were impressive professionals. They went the extra mile to understand our needs and ensure everyone is comfortable with the process.

Lee M.

We get SzeJin to do a group sessions for our working executives staff. And this was our 3rd time engaging her. Basically how to handle stress and be mindfulness. It was quite eye opening the things we learn from her. Every session was interesting. And it also brought the team closer to each other. A very good team bonding program. The team also feel very at ease with her.

Francis O.

I needed to be introduced to a reputable psychologist to assist with a family member request at a short notice. ‘A Kind Place’ lived up to its name by being accommodating, timely and thorough. Both Dr Ong Mian Li and Ms Yamuna were impressive professionals. They went the extra mile to understand our needs and ensure everyone is comfortable with the process.

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Nur Sofiawati
Educational therapist

Sofia is an NIE SPED-trained educator with over 6 years of experience in Special Education settings and MOE mainstream schools. She has a strong background in psychology and is currently pursuing a Master of Psychology.

She also has experience teaching primary school curriculum subjects, including Math, English, and Malay, providing foundational support to children with diverse learning needs.

She works with children aged 7–12 who have a range of learning needs, including autism and emotional regulation difficulties.

Her teaching style is calm, structured, and strengths-based, helping children feel safe, understood, and supported in their learning journey. Her sessions are personalised and child-centred, using clear routines, visual supports, hands-on activities, and positive reinforcement to build attention, confidence, and essential learning skills.

Session rates: $120/hr
Jannah
Special Needs Trainer
  • 2+ years of experience in special needs education, supporting learners with diverse behavioural and learning needs
  • Holds a Diploma in Psychology from Temasek Polytechnic, providing a strong foundation in developmental and behavioural understanding
  • 1.5 years of hands-on ABA therapy experience, delivering structured 1-to-1 and small-group behavioural interventions
  • Experience in vocational skills training for adults with disabilities, focusing on building practical skills and workplace readiness
  • Supported individuals in transitioning to supported employment
Melissa
Special Needs Trainer
  • Melissa brings a unique blend of corporate banking experience and special needs education, currently serving as a trainer for adults with special needs, focused on building confidence, resilience, and life skills.
  • A mother of four neurodiverse children, which deepened her understanding of neurodiversity and inspired her career shift.
  • She holds a Diploma in Special Needs & Child Psychology, and is known for her strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Melissa’s empathetic and engaging approach helps individuals build confidence, resilience, and independence.
Kwang Yong, a professional counsellor at A Kind Place (AKP).
Kwang Yong
Special Needs Trainer/Professional Counsellor
  • Transitioned from Engineering and the financial sector to the helping profession during Covid.
  • Earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP).
  • Works as a Special Needs Curriculum Specialist and Trainer, supporting clients and caregivers.
  • Serves as a mental health counsellor for neurotypical and special needs clients.
Farah Shida, an educational therapist at A Kind Place (AKP).
Farah Shida
Curriculum Specialist & Special Needs Trainer
  • Over 10 years of experience in special needs education, with a Diploma and Master’s in Special Education from NIE.
  • Develops experiential, gamified curricula focused on fostering independence, confidence, and social engagement.
  • Utilizes creativity and evidence-based practices to create engaging, learner-centered experiences.
  • Collaborates closely with families, caregivers, and community partners to personalize support and build comprehensive learning plans.
  • Experienced with autism, ADHD, intellectual and multiple disabilities through roles with A Kind Place and other special needs agencies.
Session rates: $120/hr

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