The Best Trauma and EMDR Therapists in Singapore
Reviewed by Dr Kavitha Dorairaj, Senior Clinical Psychologist | Last updated: 25 October 2026
A note on this list: it is written by Psychology Blossom and features our own clinicians. We are not an independent reviewer, so we have stuck to factors you can check for yourself: training, the approaches each clinician uses, languages, fees and availability. The first section applies to any trauma therapist you are considering.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Trauma-trained clinicians featured | 10 |
| Clinicians who use EMDR | Dr Kavitha Dorairaj, Claudia Doig, Deborah Ong, Dr Anthony Wong, Sukalyani Swain |
| Other trauma approaches | Schema Therapy, Imagery Rescripting, Internal Family Systems, art psychotherapy, eye movement integration (MEMI) |
| Types of trauma | Childhood and developmental trauma, complex trauma, single-incident trauma, domestic violence, grief |
| Languages | English, Mandarin, Hindi, Tamil, French, Romanian, Italian, Russian, Japanese |
| Fees | From S$120 to S$360 per 50-minute session, no GST |
| Online sessions | Yes, if therapeutically appropriate |
| Where | 150 Cecil Street, #07-02, Singapore 069543 |
What makes a good trauma therapist?
Trauma therapy done well can change how a memory feels in the body, processing it appropriately and allowing the brain to heal. When choosing a trauma therapist, we encourage you to keep these four things in mind:
- Training in an evidence-based trauma approach. The World Health Organization recommends trauma-focused CBT and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for post-traumatic stress. Ask your therapist which approach they use and where they trained in it.
- Experience with your kind of trauma. A single event, such as an accident or assault, is often treated differently from long-term childhood trauma or an abusive relationship. Complex trauma usually needs a longer, more gradual approach.
- Safety first. A good trauma therapist will not rush you into talking about the worst moments. The early sessions should build stability and coping skills before any processing begins. This is all part of trauma therapy.
- A therapist you can trust. With trauma more than any other issue, the relationship is part of the treatment. If you do not feel safe with a therapist after two or three sessions, it is reasonable to ask to see someone else.
Who are the trauma therapists at Psychology Blossom?
These are ten clinicians at Psychology Blossom with specific trauma training or a trauma focus. We have grouped them by approach and need, not ranked them in any particular order.
Dr Kavitha Dorairaj: experienced in working with complex and long-standing trauma
Dr Kavitha Dorairaj
Senior Clinical Psychologist
From $360 per 50min session
English
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
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Dr Kavitha is a Registered Psychologist in Singapore, a Registered Clinical Psychologist in Australia, and a registered supervisor in both countries. She has completed training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT and DBT, and uses Imagery Rescripting in her work. EMDR aims to reprocess trauma memories to reduce their emotional salience, while Imagery Rescripting aims to change the meaning of painful early memories. She works with young adults and older adults.
- Training: Bachelor of Arts (Melbourne), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Singapore), Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical) (Perth). Trained in EMDR, Schema Therapy, Imagery Rescripting, CBT and DBT.
- Language: English
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Fee: from S$360 per 50 minutes
Claudia Doig: experienced in working with trauma alongside relationship difficulties
Claudia Doig
Senior Clinical Psychologist
From $350 per 50min session
*Additional 20% charge for after hours and Saturdays*
English, French, Romanian, Italian
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
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Claudia is a registered Clinical Psychologist who helps individuals and couples heal from trauma. She uses EMDR and Attachment-Focused EMDR, alongside Schema Therapy, and works with childhood trauma, adult trauma, PTSD, emotional abuse and grief. Because she is also trained in the Gottman Method to Level 3 and in Schema Therapy for Couples, she can work with couples facing complex challenges, untangle their patterns and identify pathways for healing.
- Training: BA (First-Class Honours), University of Western Australia. Master's in Clinical Psychology, National University of Singapore. EMDR and Attachment-Focused EMDR.
- Languages: English, French, Romanian, Italian
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Fee: from S$350 per 50 minutes. 20% surcharge after hours and on Saturdays
Deborah Ong: experienced in working with adults who want a wide toolkit
Deborah Ong
Senior Clinical Psychologist
From $300 per 50min session
English
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Not accepting new clients until the end of 2026
Existing clients: book a sessionSenior Clinical Psychologist | View profile
Deborah is a registered psychologist trained in Australia and Singapore and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She works with adults, and her approaches include EMDR, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Compassion-Focused Therapy and DBT. Her specialisations include trauma, childhood trauma and attachment wounds.
- Training: Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (First-Class Honours). Master's in Psychology (Clinical). Member, Australian Psychological Society.
- Language: English
- Days: Monday to Saturday
- Fee: from S$300 per 50 minutes
Bhavani Deva: experienced in working with trauma and abuse, in English or Tamil
Bhavani Deva
Senior Clinical Psychologist
From $248 per 50min session
English, Tamil
Tue, Sat
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Bhavani is a registered Clinical Psychologist who works with clients from age nine to adulthood. She supports people with trauma, childhood trauma and abuse, using Schema Therapy, DBT, psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness. She is the clinical psychologist on our team who works in Tamil.
- Training: Bachelor's in Psychology (Honours). Master's in Clinical Psychology.
- Languages: English, Tamil
- Days: Tuesday, Saturday
- Fee: from S$248 per 50 minutes
Dr Anthony Wong: experienced in working with developmental trauma and trauma in families
Dr. Anthony Wong
Senior Psychotherapist
From $260 per 50min session
English, Mandarin
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
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Dr Anthony Wong is a Master Clinical Member and Clinical Supervisor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. He works with childhood and developmental trauma, complex trauma and single-incident trauma using EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Integrative Somatic Narrative, a body-centred approach he developed. He is also trained in Family System Trauma Therapy and works in English and Mandarin.
- Training: MA in Counselling and Guidance, Nanyang Technological University. EMDR. Family System Trauma Therapy.
- Languages: English, Mandarin
- Days: Monday to Thursday
- Fee: from S$260 per 50 minutes
Sukalyani Swain: experienced in working with attachment challenges using EMDR at a mid-range fee
Sukalyani Swain
Senior Counsellor
From $190 per 50min session
English, Hindi
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Senior Counsellor | View profile
Sukalyani works with childhood trauma and single-incident trauma using Attachment-Focused EMDR, an adaptation of EMDR that pays particular attention to safety and the therapeutic relationship. She is a member of the Singapore Association for Counselling, the Australian Counselling Association and the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore.
- Training: Master of Counselling. Attachment-Focused EMDR. Schema Therapy and DBT.
- Languages: English, Hindi
- Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
- Fee: from S$190 per 50 minutes
Sofya Tretiakova: experienced in eye movement work at an accessible fee
Sofya Tretiakova
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
From $120 per 50min session
English, Russian
Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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Sofya works with adults and is trained in Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI), a structured approach that helps reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. MEMI is a different method from EMDR. She also draws on Transactional Analysis and existential therapy, and works in English and Russian.
- Training: Bachelor of Psychological Science, James Cook University. Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, Flinders University. Trained in MEMI.
- Languages: English, Russian
- Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Fee: from S$120 per 50 minutes
Sarah Amor Oh: experienced in working with people who find it hard to put trauma into words
Sarah Amor Oh
Art Therapist
From $140 per 50min session
*Additional $30 surcharge after 5pm on weekdays, Saturdays and public holidays*
English
Mon, Fri
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Sarah is an art psychotherapist who specialises in trauma-informed care, with a focus on adverse childhood experiences. Art therapy lets you work with difficult experiences through images and making, which can help when talking feels impossible. She works with adults, children and families, including people affected by domestic violence.
- Training: Master's in Art Therapy, LASALLE College of the Arts. Professional Member, Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
- Language: English
- Days: Monday, Friday
- Fee: from S$140 per 50 minutes. S$30 surcharge after 5pm on weekdays, Saturdays and public holidays
Emily Noble: experienced in working with trauma therapy online
Emily Noble
Online Psychotherapist and Counsellor
From $210 per 50min session
English, Japanese
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Online Psychotherapist and Counsellor | View profile
Emily works fully online with adolescents and adults, including people working through childhood trauma. She has completed professional training in trauma-informed therapy and uses Emotion-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems. She is a Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and an Accredited Practitioner with APACS, and works in English and Japanese.
- Training: Master of Counselling, Singapore University of Social Sciences. Trauma-Informed Therapy training. Emotion-Focused Therapy Level 1.
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Days: Monday to Friday (online)
- Fee: from S$210 per 50 minutes
Sharon Lam: best for adults experiencing childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation or relationship difficulties
Sharon Lam
Psychotherapist
From $260 per 50min session
English
Mon, Wed
Senior Psychotherapist | View profile
Sharon Lam is a Senior Psychotherapist with over 15 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience across private practice, educational and organisational settings. She specialises in complex trauma (C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, attachment difficulties and relationship challenges. Her integrative, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach draws on AF-EMDR, CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions. She offers an affordable option for clients seeking experienced psychotherapeutic support.
- Training: Master's Degree in Counselling, State University of New York at Buffalo. Postgraduate Certificate in Psychotherapy. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Murdoch University. Clinical Member and Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
- Language: English
- Days: Monday to Wednesday
- Fee: from S$260 per 50 minutes
Which trauma therapist should I choose?
| If you are... | Start with |
|---|---|
| Dealing with complex or long-standing childhood trauma | Dr Kavitha Dorairaj or Deborah Ong |
| Finding that trauma is affecting your relationship | Claudia Doig or Dr Kavitha Dorairaj |
| Looking for EMDR specifically | Dr Kavitha Dorairaj, Claudia Doig, Deborah Ong, Dr Anthony Wong or Sukalyani Swain |
| More comfortable in Mandarin | Dr Anthony Wong |
| More comfortable in Hindi | Sukalyani Swain |
| More comfortable in Tamil | Bhavani Deva |
| More comfortable in Russian | Sofya Tretiakova |
| Looking for something more expressive, without needing words | Sarah Amor Oh |
| Unable to attend in person | Emily Noble |
| Working to a tighter budget | Sofya Tretiakova, Sarah Amor Oh or Sukalyani Swain |
If you are not sure, WhatsApp us and our team will match you. We also invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation to check fit before committing.
How much does trauma therapy cost in Singapore?
Trauma therapy at Psychology Blossom ranges from S$120 to S$360 per 50-minute session, depending on the clinician. We do not charge GST. Our Senior Clinical Psychologists charge from S$248 to S$360.
The number of sessions depends on the trauma. A single-incident trauma may respond in a relatively short course of EMDR, while complex or childhood trauma usually needs a longer course. Your therapist should give you a rough plan after the first few sessions. Read more in our trauma therapy guide and our EMDR guide.
How did we put this list together?
We included clinicians at Psychology Blossom who list trauma as a specialisation and have specific trauma training or a trauma-focused approach. We grouped them by approach, language and need instead of ranking them, because the right trauma therapist depends heavily on the kind of trauma and on whom you feel safe with. Fees and availability are as listed on our team page in October 2026 and may change.
Frequently asked questions
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. It is recommended by the World Health Organization for post-traumatic stress. Read our full EMDR guide.
Do I have to talk about my trauma in detail?
Not necessarily, and not straight away. EMDR in particular does not require you to describe every detail aloud. An effective therapist will go at your pace and focus on safety first.
Can trauma therapy be done online?
Yes. Many forms of trauma therapy work well online, including talk-based approaches and some EMDR. Ask your therapist whether online sessions suit your situation. See online therapy.
What is the difference between EMDR and Attachment-Focused EMDR?
Attachment-Focused EMDR uses the same core method but puts extra emphasis on building safety and repairing attachment wounds, which may suit people with childhood or relational trauma.
How do I know if I need trauma therapy?
If a past experience still causes flashbacks (large or small), nightmares, strong reactions to reminders, numbness, or patterns in relationships you cannot seem to change, trauma therapy may help. A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to talk it through.
What if I am in crisis right now?
If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, call 995 or go to the nearest emergency department. You can also call the National Mindline at 1771, or the Samaritans of Singapore at 1767, at any time.
Ready to talk to someone?
Psychology Blossom 150 Cecil Street, #07-02, Singapore 069543 WhatsApp: +65 8800 0554 | hello@psychologyblossom.com
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This post was reviewed by Dr Kavitha Dorairaj, Senior Clinical Psychologist at Psychology Blossom, Registered Psychologist in Singapore and Registered Clinical Psychologist in Australia. Last updated 25 October 2026.