Hello there. My name is Stephanie Lim. I’m a therapist from Singapore. I am a registered Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). My membership number with the SAC is C0846. I am also an AOTT Qualified and Certified Online Practitioner. I conduct online counselling and training.
I obtained my Masters of Counselling with Monash University in 2017. Investing my energy and time, I put in more than 120 hours and received accredited training for online counselling with the Australian Online Therapy Training (AOTT). You can find me listed here.
I worked hard to meet the requirements and core competencies, setting my sight on being recognised in the international community for online therapy. I’m proud to share that I am a Level 2 Professional Member with the Association of for Therapy and Counselling Online (ACTO).
Professional development is an important aspect of my work. I continue to read and attend training to hone my clinical skills. I believe in providing good quality clinical services using the online platform, in a safe, trustworthy and professional manner. I also completed my EMDR basic training under Dr Andrew Leeds in December 2021 and I have been using those skills in the online space to support clients who want to work on their wounds.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2009. Autumn Steps is my private practice that I decided to set up and register as a business in Singapore in January 2020. This chosen path focuses my resources on clinical work that energises me. Passionate about mental health, I created this website, not only for clients to reach me, but also to use writing as a source of inspiration for myself. It’s important to keep reading and thinking of ways to spread ideas about mental health and therapy.
I write posts here with the hope of generating more awareness about mental health issues. I endeavour to provide some tips for coping, and share my own experiences for applicability. I hope to share the knowledge I have gained in my own studies and healing with the community. I hope my writings can inspire you to consider your own mental and emotional health needs, whether that translates to taking action to seek personal therapy. I have personally found online therapy to be deeply nourishing and profoundly helpful for my own journey. Online counselling can be an additional and accessible resource for you to grow and heal and if it’s something you are considering, feel free to link up with me.
I find starting and maintaining this website challenging yet stimulating! It’s tough to learn how to operate in this environment but I enjoy the journey of learning and growing. I’m happy to receive feedback on how I use this space, if you are willing to share. Thank you for being here and thank you for your interest in mental and emotional wellbeing.
