Janet Gay

Counsellor

Janet, a dedicated counsellor with a master’s degree in counselling, offers empathetic support to individuals and couples dealing with mental health challenges, life transitions, and relationship issues. With a diverse background as a mother, wife, teacher, health coach, overseas worker, and paralegal, she brings a compassionate perspective to her practice. Having lived in cultural hubs like Singapore, Sydney, Jakarta, and London, Janet intimately understands the complexities of modern life and how they impact mental health and relationships. Grounded in evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she creates a safe and non-judgemental space tailored to each client’s unique needs. Committed to ethical standards, Janet is an active member of the Singapore Association for Counselling, ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to enact positive changes.

Background

Master of Counselling
Graduate Certificate of Education Studies

Languages

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Hokkien

Janet’s Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Imposter Syndrome and Self-Sabotage
  • Parenting
  • Performance and focus
  • Team Dynamics
  • Women’s Issues
  • Work-Related Matters

Janet’s Approach

  • Narrative Coaching
  • Understanding Innate Motivations

Notable Certifications

  • EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Attachment Science in Practice by Dr Sue Johnson (Founder of EFT)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) Skills for Adolescents and Families by Drs. Miller, Rathus & Linehan
  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for Beginners by Dr. Russ Harris
  • ACT for Grief and Loss by Dr. Russ Harris
  • Uncommon Psychotherapy, Uncommon Knowledge
  • Certified Hypnotist, International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association