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"Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose." – Viktor Frankl
Abigail Yang | Specialist EMDR for Trauma & Grief Recovery
Life has a way of presenting us with circumstances that can feel unbearable, often leaving us searching for a sense of meaning in the aftermath of loss or trauma. My journey into psychotherapy was born out of a deep commitment to being a companion for those navigating these difficult seasons—the "space between" who you were and who you are becoming.
I have spent many years working across the diverse landscapes of Singapore’s care sectors, from eldercare to family service centers and community mental health and palliative care. These settings have been my greatest teachers. They taught me that healing isn't about being "fixed," but about having a safe, steady space to explore your challenges and work toward clarity at your own pace.
I believe that every person’s story is unique, and healing often requires more than just talk. Because of this, I’ve spent my career learning different "languages" of the heart and mind so that I can meet you exactly where you are.
In our time together, we might find that words are enough, but we might also find that your pain lives in places words can’t quite reach. For those moments, I draw on expressive tools like sandplay and symbol work, or the gentle processing of EMDR and Internal Family Systems, to help your nervous system find its way back to a sense of safety and calm.
When working with grief and loss, my focus isn't on helping you "move on," but rather on helping you live with your story in a way that feels honest and manageable. We work together to slowly reconstruct a sense of meaning at a pace that respects your unique rhythm.
Whether we are exploring deep-seated trauma, navigating a difficult life transition, or working through the patterns that cause disconnection in your relationships, my role is to offer a steady, compassionate presence. I integrate emotionally-focused and attachment-based perspectives to ensure that you feel truly seen and held throughout our work together. I am here to offer you a grounded presence as you find your footing again.
My background is diverse—I originally started in Business and Marketing before following my calling into Counselling Psychology. This blend of experiences helps me connect with people from all walks of life, especially professionals who may feel they have to "have it all together" while struggling silently.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am a Graduate Certificate holder in Clinical Supervision, providing a reflective space for fellow practitioners to grow.
I have spent many years working across the diverse landscapes of Singapore’s care sectors, from eldercare to family service centers and community mental health and palliative care. These settings have been my greatest teachers. They taught me that healing isn't about being "fixed," but about having a safe, steady space to explore your challenges and work toward clarity at your own pace.
I believe that every person’s story is unique, and healing often requires more than just talk. Because of this, I’ve spent my career learning different "languages" of the heart and mind so that I can meet you exactly where you are.
In our time together, we might find that words are enough, but we might also find that your pain lives in places words can’t quite reach. For those moments, I draw on expressive tools like sandplay and symbol work, or the gentle processing of EMDR and Internal Family Systems, to help your nervous system find its way back to a sense of safety and calm.
When working with grief and loss, my focus isn't on helping you "move on," but rather on helping you live with your story in a way that feels honest and manageable. We work together to slowly reconstruct a sense of meaning at a pace that respects your unique rhythm.
Whether we are exploring deep-seated trauma, navigating a difficult life transition, or working through the patterns that cause disconnection in your relationships, my role is to offer a steady, compassionate presence. I integrate emotionally-focused and attachment-based perspectives to ensure that you feel truly seen and held throughout our work together. I am here to offer you a grounded presence as you find your footing again.
My background is diverse—I originally started in Business and Marketing before following my calling into Counselling Psychology. This blend of experiences helps me connect with people from all walks of life, especially professionals who may feel they have to "have it all together" while struggling silently.
In addition to my clinical practice, I am a Graduate Certificate holder in Clinical Supervision, providing a reflective space for fellow practitioners to grow.
Abigail is fluent to offer counselling services in both English and Mandarin languages. Her other clinical interests revolve around...
- Loss and transition in life
- Grief and bereavement
- Trauma
- Mental health concerns
- Attachment and relationship issues
- Personal development and clinical supervision for helping professionals
Credentials
- Registered Counsellor with Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)
- Full Member with William Glasser Institute (Singapore) (WGIS)
- Certified Thanatologist with the Association for Death Education and Counselling (ADEC)
- Certified Grief Therapist with Portland Institute for Loss and Transition
- Registered Professional clinical counsellor with the Association for Christian Counsellors Singapore (ACCS)
- Professional member of the International Association for Counselling (IAC)
- Full member with EMDR Singapore
- Full member with the Singapore Emotionally Focused Therapy Community (SGEFT)
- Member of Internationally Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision with Flinders University, Australia
- Master of Counselling with Monash University, Australia
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology with College of Allied Educators, Singapore
- Bachelor of Business Studies (Marketing), (University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin
- Certificate in Grief Therapy as Meaning Reconstruction with Portland Institute for Loss and Transition
Therapeutic Approaches
- Attachment-Focus
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Choice Theory Reality Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (Individual, couple and family)
- Narrative Therapy
- Grief Therapy in Meaning Reconstruction (GTMR)
- Expressive Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Works
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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