About Beverly
Oxford-educated, ex-investment banker, Gottman-trained counsellor based in Singapore specialising in relationship and couples therapy for high-achieving professionals
My Background
I'm originally from Singapore but have spent more than half my life abroad, living and working primarily in the United Kingdom, with several years in Hong Kong. Growing up between cultures, and later raising two children across different countries, gave me an early and lasting understanding of what it takes to navigate different worlds. That perspective shapes how I work with individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, major life transitions, and the pressures of high-achieving professional life.
Before training as a counsellor, I read Engineering, Economics and Management at the University of Oxford, then built a career in investment banking specialising in mergers and acquisitions. That world taught me, firsthand, the pace and complexity that often accompany success, and the quieter ways it can strain relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self.
Why I Became a Counsellor
At a pivotal point, I stepped away from my career to be present for my children. That decision reshaped how I understand the tension between ambition and personal life—a tension I now see clearly in many of my clients.
Having navigated significant transitions of my own, I understand how disorienting these periods can be, and how much it matters to find a way forward that feels both clear and grounded. This led me to complete a Master of Counselling, combining psychological training with real-world experience of the pressures my clients face.
Who I Work With
Many of the people I work with are capable, high-functioning individuals accustomed to managing complexity and responsibility, who nonetheless find themselves stuck when it comes to relationships or emotional well-being. The instincts that drive professional success - control, self-reliance, problem-solving- don't always translate to connection, and can sometimes work against it.
My Approach to Therapy
I offer a space that is thoughtful, direct, and focused, where clients can explore what is under the surface, make sense of difficult emotions, and move forward with greater clarity and steadiness. My approach is both reflective and practical, supporting insight and focused on creating real, lasting change.
I specialise in relationship counselling and couples therapy, helping individuals and partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and create more sustainable connection. My approach is person-centred, integrative and tailored to each client, drawing on evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy and Treating Affairs & Trauma. I am also pursuing a professional certification in sexology to deepen my work around sexual intimacy, identity, LGBTQIA+ issues, and sexual health.
Qualifications
Master of Counselling (Monash University) | Master of Engineering (University of Oxford)
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 2 | Gottman Therapy for Treating Affairs and Trauma | Emotion Focused Therapy (Module 1)
Singapore Association of Counselling (Provisional Clinical Member D1213)
ANZICA (Australia and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association) Provisional Member