Where is your north star ?
I specialize in
Healing Childhood Trauma
We will address the inner critic, shame, self-doubt, fear, anxiety, perfectionism, and procrastination
Parenting and breaking free from transgenerational trauma
We will build secure bonds with children, turn struggles into meaningful connection, and recognise the inner child reflected in them
Addressing existential queries
We will explore questions of meaning, identity, and purpose to gain deeper clarity and direction in life
What the clients say
EXCELLENT Based on 44 reviews WK Joe2026-03-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been working with Shifan for around 10 sessions, and each one continues to bring new insights about myself. She is experienced and integrates different therapeutic modalities to guide the process of self-discovery in a thoughtful and supportive way Soon Qian Hua2026-03-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When I was looking for a therapist, I knew I needed someone grounded and someone who could help anchor me while I worked through some of the challenges I was struggling with. Shifan turned out to be exactly that person for me. She creates a space that feels calm, safe, and genuinely non-judgmental, which made it much easier for me to open up about difficult emotions. What I appreciate most is her thoughtful and reflective approach. Rather than rushing to give answers, she gently guides me to explore and understand what I’m feeling, which has helped me process emotions in a much healthier way. Some of the reflections and exercises she introduced have been surprisingly powerful. I’ve walked into sessions feeling overwhelmed or carrying a lot of anger, and left feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded. As I work on healing myself, I’ve also found that the work we do together has positively shaped how I approach parenting, helping me become more aware, patient, and intentional with my child. I’m truly grateful for the space she holds and the care she brings to her work. If you’re looking for a therapist who is steady, insightful, and supportive in helping you navigate difficult emotions, I would highly recommend Shifan. Rachel Ong2026-01-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shifan did an amazing job helping me process deeply rooted trauma that I never knew existed. Approached her the first time when I was experiencing tremendous stress in my pregnancy and I couldn’t pinpoint the reasons why. She prompted me with lots of questions that enlightened me. Kai xiang Ong2026-01-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been attending sessions with shifan and am pleased to say that it has been really productive and meaningful to me. She has opened me up to understanding more about myself and processing my childhood trauma which are things I want to work on. It has been incredibly eye opening and it’s still an ongoing process to learn more about myself, I would be glad to recommend her work anytime Clara Lim2026-01-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started meeting Shifan for help with relationship issues. She very quickly saw that the root cause was childhood emotional neglect, leading to a near-lifelong survival strategy of ignoring my feelings and minimising my needs. I found her very different from my previous counsellors. Rather than taking my words at face value, she paid close attention to body language, and would (compassionately but firmly) call me out whenever I was putting up a false front. At first, my inner protector was furious about being exposed. ("Hey, you're supposed to soothe me! Why are you dropping these uncomfortable truth bombs?") But it also awakened the other parts of me. I felt seen like never before. We went on to do a 5-session course of EMDR, during which I was able to access upsetting childhood memories. It was painful yet healing to relive them and feel the full spectrum of emotions that I had suppressed for decades. Shifan was always there to help bring me back to safety and remind me that I had my own back. After almost a year I'm starting to: feel emotions (instead of blocking them), be honest about my needs (instead of pretending I have none), and show myself love and care (instead of jumping through hoops to get it from others). Thank you, Shifan, for being willing to go deeper and further than anyone else I've met. Ashley Paul Chan2025-11-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Kind & understanding, Shifan is highly committed to helping to the best of her ability. I have full trust in her and look forward to our sessions. Irena Lim2025-11-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shifan has been amazing and extremely helpful in guiding and helping me process my deep-rooted traumas. As someone who has suppressed my emotions for a long time now, she asks the right prompting questions to help me dig deeper and understand the root of my emotions and coping mechanism. Our EMDR sessions have also been effective and useful in processing my stuck emotions from childhood. She also uses interesting techniques like symbol work which provided me with lots of clarity in life when I was feeling stuck. Thank you so much Shifan! Poon Chor Wen2025-10-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am glad to have Shifan guide me through perspectives I have kept throughout my life and questioning the validity of these perspectives. Her firm and wholesome approach towards helping me improve how I view myself. She also help me as I try to relate to people around me, allowing me to give space to myself and meaningful existence to my relationships. Natalie Quah2025-10-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shifan has been a great help, from the day I walked in, bawling my eyes out, to the days where I felt more grounded and ready to unpack various questions and issues I was tackling with. Shifan also helped dig deeper into the layers of my experiences, and understand my emotions from different angles. I highly recommend:)Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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- Tailored therapy for individual and couple needs.
- Sessions offered in both English and Mandarin.