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“My therapist, Ms Shila, is very experienced and is effective in helping me understand myself and my experiences. I feel incredibly at ease speaking to her and I feel heard. I am treated with dignity, respect and sensitivity…”
Carrisa
2022
Shila Naidu
Professional Counsellor
Bridging analysis and empathy, Shila enjoys working with clients who wish to gain self-awareness and growth so they can thrive. Coming from a literary and research background, Shila facilitates clients to look for themes and patterns in their life that they can draw meaning from. Employing trauma-informed, systemic family, strength-based and emotionally-focused approaches, Shila believes that compassion for self and others is key to living a stable and full life.
Shila has a natural interest in working with clients from marginalised and minority groups and is deeply sensitive to the stressors affecting individuals who do not always fit into mainstream or traditional expectations. This inclination led her to move into non-profit work in 2017 to serve vulnerable communities in Singapore and the region. Since starting her counselling journey in 2018, Shila has worked extensively with clients from the LGBTQ community, women navigating unplanned and lost pregnancies, individuals who wish to overcome guilt and shame and those grieving loved ones including pets.
05 November 2021 | Getting to the Heart of Your Emotions.
Educational Qualifications
- Master of Counselling (Advanced), Swinburne University of Technology.
- Bachelor of Arts, English Literature (Hons 2nd uppers), Nanyang Technological University.
- Spot on Facilitation Training (Facilitator’s Network Singapore).
- Certificate in NLP in Counselling.
- Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers (Yale University).
Other Professional Qualifications
- Transactional Analysis Practitioner (TAP) – TAAS & USATAA.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTSI)
Association Memberships
- Full Member in Transactional Analysis Association Singapore (TAAS).
What Shila can help you with:
- Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, anger issues, guilt and shame, grief, etc.
- Women with challenging pregnancies.
- Self-acceptance and identity.
Languages:
- English
