About Us

"Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives: Your Pathway to Mental Wellness"

About Insightful Founder - Reena Goenka

Reena Goenka, the founder of Insightful Counselling & Training, is a distinguished counsellor and clinical supervisor specialising in trauma therapy using EMDR and Brainspotting. She is one of the few counsellors in Singapore who is a certified EMDR and Brainspotting therapist.

She is a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA – Psychotherapy), helping clients uncover and understand their scripts—unconscious life patterns formed early in life. With over 15 years of experience in mental health and numerous certifications, Reena’s vision for Insightful is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve happiness and fulfilment.

Reena Goenka- Founder & Director of Insightful Counselling Singapore

About Insightful Counselling Professional Services

At Insightful Counselling in Singapore, our dedicated team offers specialised counselling services, employing evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Brainspotting, Gottman Method, and mindfulness to address a variety of issues, including stress, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues and anxiety. We serve a diverse clientele, including the LGBTQ+ community, and our professional psychotherapy counselling and training centre supports individuals across multiple languages and domains. Our team deeply understands the unique life and mental health pressures native to living and working in Singapore. We specialise in supporting Singapore’s fast-paced corporate environments, the complex adjustment and relocation challenges faced by the international expat community, and the academic and emotional stresses impacting local youth and families. To date, our certified therapists have conducted over 5,000 sessions, helping clients with a wide range of mental and psychological conditions.

Insightful Counselling’s Unique Strengths in Singapore

Pro Bono Counselling by Interns studying to be Counsellors

Insightful Counselling & Training sets itself apart as the only private counselling center in Singapore offering unlimited free sessions conducted by interns completing their Master’s in Counselling. Committed to the belief that financial constraints should not hinder access to quality mental health care, these sessions address various issues and are supervised by the center’s founder, Reena Goenka.

Tailored Therapeutic Approaches for Every Individual

We offer a holistic range of services aimed at providing emotional support and enhancing psychological help. Our approaches extend to innovative mental health solutions like online counselling and teletherapy, ensuring that high-quality care is accessible to all our clients, regardless of their location.

Advancing Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy

As staunch advocates for mental health awareness, we are committed to educating the community and promoting well-being. We encourage you to join us in our effort to spread knowledge and support through our mental health advocacy, as we strive to empower individuals towards a healthier, more balanced life.

Our Counselling Services help Individuals, Couples, and Families

Individual Counselling

Marriage & Family Counselling

Clinical Supervision

Insightful Counselling

Our Mission-Vision

At the heart of Insightful’s endeavour are people. We aim to provide the highest quality of mental health and community care to our local communities in a safe space that empowers individuals to make healthy life choices.

Keeping itself updated with the latest breakthroughs in therapy and counselling, Insightful Counselling counsellors and therapists help their clients move forward in life by collaborating and facilitating therapy with traditional and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Transactional Analysis, Family Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, and much else.

Our job is to help people to get back on their feet as quickly as possible and to give them the right tools to feel confident about their future.

Psychotherapy Session - Insightful Counselling Singapore

Meet Our Expert Counsellors

Reena Goenka - SAC Registered Therapist, Trauma and EMDR Therapist

Reena Goenka

Director

Director at Insightful Counselling & Training Pte. Ltd. Senior Counsellor & Trauma Specialist , Clinical Supervisor

Yap Huay Khem - Counsellor At Insightful Counselling

Yap Huay Khem

Senior Counsellor

Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Mindfulness & TA Trained

Adeeti Jain - Counsellor At Insightful Counselling

Adeeti Jain

Senior Counsellor

Counsellor & Psychotherapist Couple & Marital Therapy, Parenting Specialist

Mhairi Jerga - Life Transitions Counselling & Therapist At Insightful Counselling

Mhairi Jerga

Counsellor

Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Work related issues, Neurodiversity, Life Transitions including Menopausal Transition, Personal Growth and Exploration

Meet Our Wellness Partners

Dr. Swati Bansal - Clinical Physiotherapist - Insightful Counselling

Dr. Swati Bansal

Consultant Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist with specialisation in Pain management, Fitness sessions for people having aches, pains and stiffness, Tele rehab sessions,Post surgery recovery, Strength training and Yoga sessions. 

Stephanie Berglin - Nutritionist-Herbalist-Writer-Educator - Insightful Counselling

Stephanie Berglin

Nutritionist & Herbalist

Cognitive health, weight management, digestive issues and mental health for all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mission of Insightful Counselling?

At the heart of Insightful’s endeavours are people. Our mission is to provide mental health and community care to our local and international communities in Singapore. We strive to maintain a warm, confidential, and safe space that empowers individuals, couples, and families to heal from deep-rooted challenges and make healthy, resilient life choices.

Who are the counsellors at Insightful Counselling & Training?

Our clinic features a diverse, highly qualified team of professional psychotherapists and counsellors led by Director Reena Goenka. Our practitioners hold advanced specialised degrees in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and counselling. Every team member operates in strict accordance with the professional and ethical clinical standards set by the Singapore Association for Counsellors (SAC).

Can you provide counselling services in multiple languages?

Yes. To best serve Singapore’s multicultural community and our international expat clients, Insightful Counselling offers professional therapy and counselling in English, Mandarin, and Hindi.

How do you ensure the quality of your counselling services?

We maintain premium quality of care through three clinical pillars:

  1. Certified Frameworks: Our practitioners are registered with recognized professional bodies like the SAC.

     
  2. Evidence-Based Care: We strictly utilize scientifically backed, up-to-date therapeutic modalities.

     
  3. Clinical Supervision: Our team undergoes continuous peer evaluations and professional case study supervisions to maintain top-tier clinical excellence.

Can I choose my therapist?

Absolutely. We strongly believe that a successful therapeutic journey begins with the right human connection. You can review our team profiles to select a therapist whose speciality aligns with your needs, or our intake team can recommend the best match for you. If at any point you feel the connection isn’t optimal, we will transition you to another team member smoothly and completely without judgment.

What sets Insightful Counselling & Training apart from other counselling services?

We bridge the gap between traditional talk therapy and deep somatic trauma resolution. Unlike generic clinics, we have dedicated specialisations tailored to the exact demographics of Singapore, including the high-pressure demands of the fast-paced corporate sector, relocation adjustments for the expat community, support for local youth/families, and tailored support for the LGBTQ+ community and menopausal transitions.

What counselling approaches do you use at Insightful Counselling & Training?

We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our therapists use a highly customized, integrative blend of traditional and cutting-edge evidence-based techniques, including:

Are you ready to embark on your healing journey? Contact us today to book your counselling appointment with our expert counsellors. We offer services both in-person in Singapore at our clinic at 10 Raeburn Park (near Outram Park MRT) and online for international clients via Zoom. 

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