Angela Ho Fernando
Counsellor at Incontact. Bridging cultural divides and guiding clients through life’s transitions.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief and Loss
- Couples
- Stress and Burnout
- Anger Management
- Life Transitions
- Relationships
- Parenting
- Suicidal Tendencies and Ideation Counselling
- Self-Esteem Struggles
- Relationship Difficulties
- Pre-Marital Counselling
- Marital Counselling
- Couples Counselling
- Discernment Counselling
- Marital Communication
- Couples Communication Difficulties
- Parenting Challenges
- Adolescents
- LGBTQIA2s+ Individual Therapy
- LGBTQIA2s+ Family Therapy
- +13 more specialisations
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My path to becoming a therapist began during the 20 years I spent living abroad, where I worked with diverse communities, including foreign prisoners and at-risk youth. My experiences showed me the positive impact therapy can have on people's lives.
I specialise in helping clients navigate transitions, whether adjusting to a new culture, managing relationship conflicts, or facing major life changes. As a Singaporean who lived in Ho Chi Minh and Tokyo, I understand the unique struggles of “third culture” kids and their caregivers.
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Internal Family Systems, I guide my clients through difficult emotions and trauma. Therapy is a collaborative journey, and my goal is to create a space where we can explore and heal together.
Angela主要用英语进行心理治疗，但有一定的中文基础。如果您觉得中文表达更方便，她很乐意用中文尝试来沟通. Angela希望利用她的专业结合生活经历，为您提供一个安全的空间来帮助处理您的困难
Languages: English, Mandarin
Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy- PREPARE/ENRICH Certified Facilitator
- Internal Family Systems Level 1
- NOVA Crisis Response Team Training (Basic)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Training
- Certificate In Grief and Bereavement Counselling
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Certificate in Treating Affairs & Traumas, Gottman Institute
- Treating trauma using chairwork and parts work
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, National University of Singapore
- Master of Counselling, Monash University
Why I do this?
I discovered my calling during six years of working with foreign prisoners in Japan, where I witnessed human resilience amidst adversity. If prisoners can find growth after immense challenges and isolation, anyone can.
This inspired me to guide others in finding hope, clarity, and healing in their own journeys.
Balancing life’s many roles.
I’ve navigated life as a mother, daughter, wife, friend, and professional, often juggling these roles simultaneously. Each has taught me unique lessons about connection, resilience, and self-discovery.
In therapy, I use this understanding to help clients uncover their strengths and redefine balance in their own lives.
“Struggling is a part of life. Let's find ways to navigate these difficulties and emerge stronger.”
Finding strength in change.
My journey living across cultures while raising a family taught me that change is both challenging and empowering.
Whether you’re facing a life shift, a new cultural environment, or personal growth, I bring empathy and experience to help you navigate these transitions with clarity and strength.
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Happy Clients
Izzat Ariel
a week ago
I had the privilege of working with Angela, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her empathetic and professional approach created a safe space where I felt truly heard and understood. Angela is not only an excellent listener but also provides actionable insights that have been transformative for my personal growth. Her techniques are both effective and tailored to individual needs, making each session incredibly impactful. Whether you're seeking guidance for a specific issue or looking for overall personal development, Angela is an exceptional therapist who genuinely cares about her clients. Thank you, Angela, for making such a positive difference.
Jing Hui Tham
2 months ago
Angela has been a really good and professional therapist and counsellor. Not only is she proactive with her solutions, she makes her customers feel heard. Angela is able to offer tailored care for her customers. Angela is a well rounder who is able to deliver quality care.
This has been my first year of counselling, and I am very grateful that Angela has been my counsellor. She helps me reflect very much on myself and actions and everytime I walk out of the room, I feel better! Sessions with her has defenitely helped me grow this year.
Angela creates a neutral and safe space for couples in therapy. We both felt heard. Her guiding questions were very helpful in framing our discussions and we're constructive and heartfelt.
For the first time in many years of experiencing what to me is emotional abuse, I could share the full extent of what I have been going through with Angela. Every day felt like chaos and a blur, and I no longer knew how I felt exactly except that I knew the feelings were negative. She correctly put words to my feelings which I don’t even have the adjectives for. For the first time, I felt understood and that I was no longer alone in this mess. I was glad to have met Angela because her presence was so calming. It felt like a life buoy was thrown to me when I was drowning, and when I had given up on trying to swim.
Angela was friendly and accommodating, which helped us feel comfortable talking to her.
