In addition to offering counselling support to individuals in need, I also actively organise mental well-being events, deliver psychoeducation talks, and facilitate training.

As I reflect on my journey through the programme, I am deeply grateful for the comprehensive teaching and learning, practical experiences, and professional development opportunities that have played a vital role in nurturing my professional competence and preparing me well for a transition from a graduate of the Master of Counselling to embarking on a new chapter as a counsellor. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisor and lecturers for their ongoing support and guidance. Each of them has played a ginormous part in my Master of Counselling journey.

Lastly, what holds the utmost significance for me is the discovery of the profound importance of authenticity and self-discovery. I believe that each individual possesses an innate ability for growth and self-actualisation. Having personally reunited with myself, I have rekindled a revived sense of strength and meaning in life.

As a counsellor, I envision my role as a firefly, illuminating the path in the darkness and embarking on a journey of self-discovery alongside my clients. Together, we embark on a collaborative journey, fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and resilience as they discover their inner strength and ultimately find a revived sense of hope and purpose in life. Taking ownership as the artist of my own journey, I have boldly repainted my life with vibrant new colours, marking a truly transformative moment in my life so far. With the newfound meaning I have discovered in my life, it is now my hope to shed some light on their life, journey alongside my clients on their paths towards self-reunion and help them discover their inner light that illuminates their way to healing, growth, and meaningful life.

Written by: Kerk Qian Wei, Counsellor in a well-known private school