Therapy for cross-cultural adults who are tired of holding it all together.

About me

Hi - i am Sapna

I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Singapore — and I know from the inside what it's like to be the person everyone else leans on, while quietly carrying more than you let on.

I grew up in the UK in an Indian family with roots in Africa, and have lived across three continents. As a third-culture kid, expat, and mother, I understand how identity, belonging, and transition shape who we become — and how disorienting it can be when the ground shifts beneath us.

Before training as a therapist, I spent over 15 years in the corporate world. It was only when I finally slowed down — and sat in my own therapy — that I understood how much I had been holding. That experience changed everything. It's the reason I do this work.

Today, I offer a space that is warm, culturally attuned, and free of judgement. A place where you can finally put down what you've been carrying — and begin to understand it.

I’d love to share more of my story—and more importantly, walk alongside you in yours.

Qualifications and Accreditations

Professional Diploma in Psychotherapy (The School of Positive Psychology, Singapore)

Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (The School of Positive Psychology, Singapore)

Emotional Freedom Techniques (Level 1 and 2)

Further training in DBT and Grief & Bereavement Therapy

ICIP Registered: 362683

My Approach

How i work

I take a holistic, person-centred approach grounded in cultural sensitivity and deep respect for each client's lived experience. Every person who comes to me carries a unique story — shaped by culture, history, family, and the particular crossroads they find themselves at. My job is to understand that story, not flatten it.

I work with adults and adolescents navigating challenges including anxiety, depression, grief, identity shifts, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and the particular pressures of cross-cultural and expat life.

Sessions are available in-person in Singapore, or online — supporting clients wherever they are in the world.

Therapeutic approaches I draw from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Emotional Freedom Techniques / Tapping (EFT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness practices

• Clinical Hypnotherapy

You might be in the right place if...

• You're an expat or third-culture adult navigating identity, belonging, or the fear of displacement

• You've always been "the strong one" — and you're exhausted by it

• You're going through a major life transition: a career shift, a loss, a move, a relationship change or struggling under the weight of anxiety or grief

• You carry the weight of cultural expectations — from family, community, or yourself

• You're high-functioning on the outside, but something quietly isn't right

• You've never done therapy before and aren't sure where to start — but you know you need somewhere to put this

"Sapna has been so patient with me — never dismissive, never pushy. She really listens. And she respects all my boundaries, which is such a big deal for me. I've shared some of the most vulnerable parts of myself with her, and I never once felt judged or unsafe. I'm really grateful I found her again. She's made this space feel like somewhere I can slowly figure things out without fear."

"Our sessions helped me to reflect on what is truly important to me and that in turn helped me to move towards building a life that is more aligned to my values. Sapna was patient, gentle and i felt really safe to express my thoughts and feelings. She also provided actual tools that i could use outside of sessions, which were really helpful!"

SS, Female, 24, Singapore

KN, Female, 32, Singapore

Contact

Reaching out is often the hardest part. Whether you have questions or you're ready to book, I'd love to hear from you. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so we can see if working together feels like the right fit.

Email

hello@innercompasstherapy.me

Whatsapp

+65 87755414