Monica Fernando

Before specializing in counseling and therapy, Monica served as a teacher and trainer, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Over the years, she has worked across various nations and environments, gaining invaluable insights through her interactions with individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.

These rich experiences have profoundly shaped Monica’s approach to therapy, enhancing her ability to understand and connect with clients on a deeper level. Her global perspective and compassionate outlook allow her to provide meaningful guidance and support, helping clients navigate their unique challenges with empathy and understanding. Monica’s journey reflects her unwavering commitment to empowering others and fostering personal growth in every aspect of her work.

Monica is a compassionate and experienced Family Therapist with over 13 years of counselling expertise and more than 30 years in people-centered work. She is deeply passionate about helping families de-escalate conflicts, strengthen relationships, and create peaceful, nurturing environments. Monica has successfully guided couples through challenges such as infidelity, enabling them to rebuild trust and restabilize their marriages. Her work also includes supporting families facing divorce, where she provides counselling for co-parenting, supervised access, and conflict resolution to foster healthier dynamics.

Additionally, Monica has extensive experience helping clients with mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, using effective therapeutic interventions to promote healing and resilience. As a parenting consultant, she adopts a systemic approach to support families in thriving, offering parenting consultations and psycho-educational talks. Monica’s dedication to empowering individuals and families has transformed countless lives, fostering calm and harmony within households.

Monica is a Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling , a certified Gottman Couple Therapist of the Gottman Institute™ and an accredited practitioner of the Triple-P Parenting Programme™, developed by the University of Queensland and introduced to Singapore by the Ministry of Social and Family Development.

Monica is extensively trained in affair recovery, divorce counselling, co-parenting, and mental health risk assessment, with vast experience in court-ordered supervised visits and delivering educational talks since 2011.