Counselling

WE CARE provides counselling for all forms of addiction, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, gaming & internet, compulsive shopping and shoplifting.

Counselling services are provided by trained counsellors and services include individual, family and group therapy. We also offer counselling to family members who need support.

Our services are open to all members of the public at a nominal rate. We also accept referrals from partner agencies, hospitals, Community Court, Singapore Prison Service, Family Service Centres and other community organisations. 

Individual Counselling

If you are seeking help to overcome your addiction problem or suspect you might be developing one, WE CARE's individual counselling package is able to help you. We work with you to identify the real problem and develop strategies to manage the problem collaboratively.

The individual counselling, which is private and confidential, is targeted to help you in maintaining abstinence and returning to a healthy, productive lifestyle.

In addition, if you require psychiatric help, we help to make the necessary referrals to suitable agencies, especially if depression is present. 

WE CARE offers the following Individual Counselling Packages:

• Substances Or Alcohol Recovery (SOAR)
• Sex, Porn, Love, Addiction (SPLA)
• Internet & Gaming Addiction (IGA)
• Atypical Theft Offending (ATO)
• Gambling Recovery Intervention Programme (GRIP)

Group Therapy

WE CARE conducts group therapy sessions that allow individuals to explore relationships in a safe and confidential setting. Through the sharing process, individuals learn about themselves and often find support and encouragement. Group therapy is also a safe place to practice alternative methods of dealing with addictions.

We offer the following Group Therapy Programme:

• SMART Recovery (Self-Management And Recovery Training)
• Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP)
• Women’s Therapy Group (WTG)

Kindly note that to participate in group therapy sessions, you first have to be a registered WE CARE counselling client - and this will involve an intake session with a counsellor. 

Family Counselling

When a loved one is actively addicted, the family goes through periods of intense stress, uncertainty and strong negative emotions (despair, hopelessness, etc). This is a trying period. Family members need emotional support and clarity to evaluate their options. We provide counselling for family members and close friends of recovering individuals and actively using addicts who are affected by the individual’s behaviour. Through these sessions, family members develop skills to manage their emotions. Also, they learn how to support their addicted loved ones effectively while managing their own self-care.

How We Charge

WE CARE charges for counselling on a sliding scale from $30 to $140 per session, depending on the individual's personal and financial background. As we are a charity, our primary mission is to treat, and if clients are facing financial stress, they will still receive help. For more information on how to register for counselling, go to https://www.wecare.org.sg/services-how-to-get-help.php 

 

Individual Counselling Programmes

Atypical Theft Offending (ATO) Programme

WE CARE offers a unique and specialized outpatient treatment programme for compulsive stealing or shoplifting behaviour. Our professional team can provide clinical assessment and intervention on a psychological problem that is not commonly understood, much less treated.

Through the ATO programme, we aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment where clients can learn to resolve the problem behaviour and regain control of their lives.

Our programme helps them to understand, manage and stop the compulsive stealing, and create lasting lifestyle changes that are critical for sustained long-term recovery. This is achieved through an integrated treatment programme that incorporates individual, group, and couple/family therapy, as well as educational workshops and self-help support groups. The goal is to prevent further shoplifting while upholding and strengthening the dignity and self-respect of clients.

Programme Structure:

• Free pre-registration Brief Consultation
• 1 Counselling assessment
• 6 Individual counselling sessions
• 1 Follow-up counselling session
• 1 psycho-education workshop for client and family members (or significant others related to the client)

Optional Components:

• Additional individual sessions (recommended for clients with multiple disorders)
• Family /Couple therapy sessions
• Group therapy sessions

All therapy sessions may be conducted in English and/or Mandarin upon request. 

To download the flyer, click here. 

 To make an appointment, call 3165 8017 or email: help@wecare.org.sg

 

Gambling Recovery Intervention Programme (GRIP)

If you are preoccupied with gambling, reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next wager, or thinking of ways to get money with which to gamble, you may have a gambling problem.

Compulsive gambling is the uncontrollable urge to continue gambling. It can affect your relationships, impact your job, and lead to serious financial problems.

Overcoming a gambling problem is never easy. However, recovery is possible if you seek help and commit to treatment. The first step is recognizing and acknowledging the problem.

G.R.I.P. is a counselling treatment programme for persons with a gambling problem. Counselling is provided by trained addiction specialists.

 

GRIP Programme Structure:

• 4 individual sessions
• 1 family sessions (optional)
• 2 support group sessions

Depending on needs, some clients may require further sessions after the initial phase of the programme 

To download the flyer, click here. 

To make an appointment, call 3165 8017 or email: help@wecare.org.sg

 

Substance Or Alcohol Recovery programme (SOAR) Programme

Addiction is a mental health disorder. Many people have their health, finances and, ultimately, their lives turned upside down by addiction. However, with consistent treatment and support, recovery is possible. At WE CARE, our mission is to provide accessible and professional help for individuals and families struggling with various forms of addiction. We provide a safe environment for the individual and family to work on their issues and create long-lasting change.

The SOAR (Substance or Alcohol Recovery) Programme is a structured therapy programme designed for people with substance, prescription meds and/or alcohol abuse problems.

 

Counselling is provided by trained addiction specialists.

Basic programme components:

• 6 individual sessions
• 2 family sessions
• 4 group sessions

Depending on needs, some clients may require further sessions after the initial phase of the programme.

To download the flyer, click here. 

 To make an appointment, call 3165 8017 or email: help@wecare.org.sg

 

SPLA (Sex, Porn, Love Addiction) Recovery Programme

The SPLA (Sex, Porn, Love Addiction) Recovery Programme is a structured therapy programme designed for people with sex, pornography and love addictions. The lack of ability to curb these behaviours can cause substantial distress to one’s emotional health and can have an adverse impact on close intimate relationships. At WE CARE, we aim to provide accessible and professional help for individuals and families struggling with various forms of addictions. We provide a safe environment for the individual and family to work on their issue and create long-lasting change.

Counselling is provided by trained addiction specialists.

 

 

Basic programme components:

• 6 individual sessions
• 2 family sessions
• 4 group sessions (optional)

Depending on needs, some clients may require further sessions after the initial phase of the programme.

To download the flyer, click here. 

 To make an appointment, call 3165 8017 or email: help@wecare.org.sg

 

Internet & Gaming Addiction Intervention Programme

The Internet & Gaming Addiction (IGA) Intervention Programme is a structured therapy programme designed for people with internet or/and gaming addictions. Counselling is provided by trained addiction specialists.

Basic programme components:

• 6 Individual sessions
• 2 Family sessions (optional)

Depending on their needs, some clients may require further sessions after the initial phase of the programme.

To download the flyer, click here. 

If you or someone you know exhibits symptoms of internet and gaming addiction, no matter how mild or severe, we strongly encourage you to make an appointment with us. Call 3165 8017 or email: help@wecare.org.sg