Professional Memberships

  • SAC-Registered Counsellor (C0209)
  • SAC-Registered Clinical Supervisor (C0209)

Educational Qualifications

  • Master of Social Science in Counselling, Swinburne University
  • Master in Business Management, Pepperdine University
  • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Swinburne University

Qualifications (Relationship and Marital Counselling)

  • Attachment focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) – Levels 1, 2 and 3
  • Schema Therapy – Levels 1 and 2
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Levels 1, 2 and 3
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – Levels 1 and 2
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Levels 1 and 2

Warton Ong

Professional Counsellor
Language Spoken: English
Specialties (specifically for relationship counselling):

  • Premarital counselling
  • Communication problems and conflict eesolution
  • Infidelity
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Parenting Issues
  • Discernment Counselling

Warton is a clinical member and registered Counsellor with Singapore Association for Counselling. He is also a Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) approved Family Life Educator. He provides clinical training and supervision to new para-counsellors to develop their counselling skills and knowledge.

With his wealth of experience working with clients, Warton specializes in treating mental illness and family problems in the context of relationships. Drawing on a desire to help clients overcome challenges in their relationships, his goal is to help individuals, couples and families find healthier ways of interaction to improve communication and cope with life’s challenges.

His areas of special interests include pre-marital counselling (promoted by Singapore Registry of Marriage (ROM)), marital issues, same-sex attraction, couple therapy, parenting issues, adolescence, grief work, workplace stress and change).

His integrative treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Narrative Solutions couple therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Coaching and Psycho-educational.

Warton is fascinated by neuroscience, the psychology of learning and adolescent development. He conducts Mental Health talks on stress and employee engagement for business organizations and provides counselling services under the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) scheme to help employees deal with personal problems that may adversely impact their work performance, health, and overall well-being. He also juggles lecturing assignments at Civil Service College as part of impacting the efficiency of government officers.

Despite his hectic schedule, he teaches and practises the Chi Dynamics-Qiqong exercise for healthy living and relaxation.  He is a certified trainer and an assessor with ACTA and DACE.

Understand Warton’s Approach

We understand that choosing a counsellor is a personal decision, so we asked Warton to answer a few questions to help you get to know him better and feel more comfortable before your first session.

Since 2013, I’ve specialized in couples counseling. As an associate faculty member at SUSS, I teach mental health and wellness. I also volunteer as a Family Life Educator at Care Corner Family Service Centers, conducting MSF- approved programs for transnational couples, divorcing parents, and mandatory consultations for divorcing couples with children, focusing on minimizing the impact of divorce on children. My training includes EFT, AF-EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Attachment based therapy and the Gottman Method. Additionally, I am a SAC registered clinical supervisor and therapist.

My approach is integrative and tailored to each couple’s unique needs, using evidence-based techniques to enhance relationship dynamics and achieve goals.

Every couple is unique, so the sessions will be tailored to your needs.

  1. Initial Assessment: Discuss your relationship history, main issues, and goals.
  2. Safe Space: A non-judgmental environment for open expression.
  3. Exploring Issues: Addressing challenge .
  4. Setting Goals: Examples rebuild trust, improve communication.
  5. Developing Skills: Practical tips to navigate conflicts and strengthen your connection.
  6. Ongoing Support: Continuous support and feedback, with regular progress reviews.

Some tips for discussing counselling with your partner:

  1. Pick the Right Moment: Choose a calm, private time to talk.
  2. Share Your Feelings: Express concerns without blame.
  3. Highlight Benefits: Explain how counseling can help.
  4. Address Concerns: Listen to your partner’s reservations.
  5. Suggest Alternatives: Suggest other options such as workshops or self- help resources.
  1. Introduction and Rapport Building: My aim is to create a safe space where you both feel heard and respected.
  2. Relationship History: Understanding your relationship’s context and dynamics.
  3. Identifying Key Issues: Discussing main concerns.Openness is crucial to address root causes.
  4. Setting Goals: Establishing goals to guide our sessions and measure progress.
  5. Explaining the Process: Outlining what to expect in future sessions (Joint and individual sessions).
  6. Establishing Ground Rules: Setting guidelines for productive and respectful sessions, including communication and confidentiality.
  7. Q&A

As a university lecturer on Issues And Ethics In The Helping Profession , I adhere to these principles in my practice to ensure transparency, trust and ethical practice.

  1. Informed Consent: I explain confidentiality policies and exceptions at the start of sessions.
  2. No Secrets Policy: I encourage partners to share relevant information and address any reluctance in joint sessions.
  3. Joint Sessions: Information shared is confidential unless legal obligations require disclosure.
  4. Individual Sessions: I clarify how shared information is handled, promoting open communication.
  5. Legal and Ethical Obligations: I may break confidentiality if there’s a risk of harm, discussing these
    exceptions upfront.
  1. Infidelity: I help couples rebuild trust and address the causes of infidelity.
  2. Sexual Issues: I create a safe space for discussing sexual concerns and improving intimacy
  3. Communication Problems: I teach couples to communicate effectively and respectfully.
  4. Conflict Resolution: I guide couples in resolving conflicts constructively.
  5. Emotional Intimacy: I help couples deepen their emotional connection.
  6. Premarital Counselling: I prepare couples for marriage by addressing potential issues.
  7. Parenting Issues: I support couples in co-parenting and balancing responsibilities, including during divorce proceeding.
  8. Discernment Counselling: I assist couples in understanding their marriage and making informed decisions
    about its future.

Book an Appointment with Warton Ong – Relationship Counsellor

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