Navigating the emotional journey of adoption
What is Adoption Counselling?
Adoption is a life-changing decision that comes with emotional, psychological, and logistical complexities. Adoption counselling provides a safe space for individuals and families to explore their feelings, expectations, and concerns at every stage of the adoption journey.
We guide parents and children at every stage—whether you're exploring adoption, in the process, adjusting after adoption, or a child or sibling navigating adoption. Our counsellors provide personalised support for your unique needs.
Common challenges in adoption
Before
adoption
- Uncertainty about adoption
- Fear of attachment challenges
- Managing expectations vs. reality
- Emotional readiness for adoption
Support
after adoption
- Bonding and attachment struggles
- Identity and belonging concerns
- Parenting an adopted child
- Navigating extended family dynamics
Emotional
well-being for adopted children
- Understanding personal history
- Adjusting to a new family
- Managing feelings of loss or confusion
- Dealing with social stigma or questions
Family and
social dynamics
- Handling external opinions and pressures
- Supporting siblings in the transition
- Strengthening family connections post-adoption
- Communicating openly about adoption
Exploring adoption as an option
The journey to adoption is filled with both excitement and uncertainty. It’s natural to have questions, concerns, and emotional ups and downs while navigating this path. At Incontact, our therapists help individuals and families understand the adoption process in Singapore, manage the emotional and psychological aspects of the decision, and build a strong foundation for their future family.
Adoption Counselling at Incontact
Personalised support for every stage
Whether you’re exploring adoption, in the process, or adjusting after adoption, our counselling is tailored to your specific situation.
Strengthening parent-child bonds
We help adoptive parents build strong, secure attachments with their child, ensuring a healthy and supportive family environment.
Emotional support for adopted children
Children navigating adoption may experience confusion, grief, or identity questions—our therapists help them process their emotions in a safe space.
Navigating relationships and expectations
We support parents and children in handling family dynamics, societal perceptions, and the emotional realities of adoption.
Practical guidance for a smoother transition
From understanding the adoption process to adjusting to new family life, we offer tools and strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
FAQ
Adoption counselling is for anyone involved in the adoption journey—those considering adoption, parents in the process of adopting, families who have already adopted, and children navigating adoption.
Counselling provides a space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns about adoption. We help you understand the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
Adoptive parents may experience challenges such as bonding with their child, managing expectations, addressing questions about identity, or navigating discussions about adoption with their child and extended family. Counselling helps parents work through these concerns.
Children who have been adopted may struggle with questions about identity, belonging, and self-worth. Counselling helps them process their emotions, understand their story, and build a strong sense of self in a supportive environment.
No, adoption counselling is for anyone seeking guidance and emotional support, even if there are no major challenges. It can help parents prepare for adoption, strengthen family bonds, and create an open and healthy dialogue about adoption.
Our counsellors provide guidance on age-appropriate ways to discuss adoption, helping parents navigate conversations with openness, honesty, and sensitivity to their child's emotions and developmental stage.
Adoption can bring up feelings of confusion, grief, or identity struggles at different stages of a child's life. Counselling helps children process these emotions in a safe, supportive space, fostering resilience and self-acceptance.
Counselling helps parents and children build secure, trusting relationships by addressing emotional concerns, improving communication, and providing strategies for attachment and connection.
While we don’t offer legal services, we help you understand the adoption process in Singapore and connect you with relevant professionals and resources.
If you're thinking about adoption, adjusting to life as an adoptive parent, or supporting a child through adoption, counselling can provide valuable emotional support and guidance. Our sessions are tailored to your unique needs and concerns.
