Autumn Steps was registered in January 2020 by counsellor Stephanie Lim. Since July 2026, Autumn Steps has also endorsed Dr Melissa Tan Yi Ling as an esteemed colleague in the mental health field and you would be able to find out more about her below.
About Autumn Steps Owner: Stephanie Lim
Hello there. My name is Stephanie Lim. I’m a therapist from Singapore and I’m the owner of Autumn Steps, a counselling private practice in Singapore. I am a Registered Counselling with 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.
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.
Stephanie Lim
Registered Counsellor
CMSAC RegCLR
email: autumnsteps@protonmail.com
About Autumn Steps Endorsed Colleague: Dr Melissa Tan
Hi, I’m Melissa, a Clinical Psychologist from Singapore. I’ve worked across community and private practice settings, delivering individual and group-based interventions to individuals aged 6 years and older. My approach is evidence-based, person-centred, strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma-informed. The main therapeutic approaches I draw from include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia (CBT-i), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and, for parenting: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, Circle of Security and Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique strengths, values, and goals. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to work towards meaningful and lasting change. Please contact me at melissatyl@protonmail.com if you would like to walk with me (:
Dr Melissa Tan Yi Ling
Clinical Psychologist
AHPRA registered | APS Full Member (in the process of obtaining SPS membership)
Master of Clinical Psychology (UWA)
Doctor of Philosophy (UWA) – My research examined some cognitive processes underpinning working memory and the impact of anxiety on these processes