{"id":22477,"date":"2022-11-03T12:52:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T04:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/?page_id=22477"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:17:23","slug":"pearlyn-yap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/pearlyn-yap\/","title":{"rendered":"Pearlyn Yap, Counsellor and Psychotherapist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pearlyn Yap, Counsellor<\/h1>\n

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Hi, I\u2019m Pearlyn, a counsellor who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers.<\/p>\n

I believe that therapy should be a place where you feel seen, supported, and gently empowered to reconnect with your strengths and sense of self-worth.<\/p>\n

At the heart of my work is a commitment to supporting individuals develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, especially during seasons of overwhelm, self-doubt, or emotional pain. I aim to\u00a0offer a warm, safe, and inclusive environment where you can explore your concerns with care and respect.<\/p>\n

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Since 2017, I have worked closely with vulnerable persons who struggle with mental health concerns, challenging behaviours, special education needs (ASD, ADHD), and developmental conditions (mild intellectual disability) through therapeutic group programmes. I have also supported youths living in residential care, which has shaped my sensitivity to trauma, attachment, and the importance of feeling safe in relationships.<\/p>\n

My main therapeutic approach is Client-Centred. Depending on your needs, I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-Focused Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (AF-EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Expressive Play<\/a>, and Mindfulness-based approaches.<\/p>\n

I am intentional about creating a trauma-informed, strengths-based space that is neuro-affirming<\/a> and LGBTQ+-affirming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Age groups<\/h3>\n

Children
\nAdolescents
\nAdults<\/p>\n

Areas of focus<\/h3>\n

Anxiety
\nDepression
\nSelf-esteem
\nStress and burnout
\nAnger management
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Counselling Issues<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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