Martin Williams

Counsellor

Martin has been involved in a wide variety of activities in both his work and personal life. Based in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region since 1990, he has had multiple experiences of living in remote locations and in challenging conditions which few professional people can match. His work in small, medium and large organizations has been invaluable in giving him direct insight into the many forms of anxiety in the workplace, including stress, bullying, discrimination, difficulties in adaptation, handling difficult managers and colleagues, burn out and the specific challenges associated with overseas postings.

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Martin’s personal and career experience has given him a high level of cultural sensitivity and understanding and an outlook on life which is both balanced and informed.

Martin’s path into counselling began in 2002 following a personal tragic and unexpected bereavement. While his heart lay in counselling and helping others, it was only in 2015 that he committed fully to this path. He then started working with clients through individual and group therapy and long-term support to help them make real and lasting changes, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives.

It is his belief that, in knowing and understanding ourselves, we become stronger and happier people and better equipped to deal with life’s challenges.

Martin connects with people of all ages in a genuine and empathetic manner and believes his own successes and failures have helped him develop his core personal value of respect for others. He is passionate about working with individuals, couples & families to help them make the best use of their strengths and resources in order to improve their lives. However, he is especially focused on men’s issues, recognising the impacts they have on our relationships and personal contentment, having personally experienced and worked through them.

Core Information...

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
  • Registered Counsellor and Clinical Member of Singapore Association for Counselling
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • National Community Crisis Response Team Training (NOVA)
  • Sexual Assault First Response (Aware)
  • Men’s issues
  • Couple’s counselling
  • Relationship issues
  • Work-related stress and burnout
  • Identity issues
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Anger management
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Career guidance
  • Divorce
  • Emotional disturbance
  • Family conflict
  • Life coaching
  • Stress management
  • Trauma healing
Testimonials

Here’s what people are saying about their experiences with Martin!

It was the best decision I made in my life to see a counsellor. Thanks for listening and guiding me towards the decision that I have to make in my life.
John
- depression
Thank you Martin for changing your career - you're really good at this and have been a huge help to us.
Karl and Madelaine
- Couples counselling
I find (Martin) to be compassionate, a great listener and a meticulous problem-solver, who tackles every aspect of my illness in a no-nonsense way, even if my point of view is sometimes irrational.
Natalie
- walk and talk therapy for emotional regulation
The sessions with Martin were constructive, productive and worth every penny spent. From day 1, he was warm and professional, listened and responded without judgement, and more importantly - gave appropriate prompts to probe deeper to address root causes of my trauma. I am better mentally than when I first started. Thank you Martin, I'd heartily recommend your services to anyone who needs help finding their way.
Joo Wendy
- guilt and shame
I came to Martin at a difficult time in my life - facing separation after 33 years of marriage. I was not in a good place and did not know how to think proactively and positively about either myself or the future I was facing. Martin helped me to see where I was and helped me think positively about myself. I had never had any therapy of any kind prior to Martin. In the end after 3 sessions it helped me crystalize my next steps which included a period of intensive therapy away from Singapore . 10 months on I am a different person in a different place.
Albert
- divorce