Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Reviews

Thank you both for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and generous review.

Knowing how thoughtful, analytical, and scientifically minded you both are, your words mean a great deal to me. I am especially touched that you chose to share your experience so openly and with such honesty.

As I read your review, I found myself reflecting on your husband's journey from understandable reserve to greater openness and engagement. Trust is never something that can be demanded; it is built one conversation at a time. Given how private he is, I have a great deal of respect for the courage it took to engage so fully in the process.

I also had to chuckle at your description of some of the techniques we used together. One of the things I appreciated most was the curiosity and healthy scepticism that both of you brought to our work. You were never looking for easy answers or quick fixes. You asked thoughtful questions, weighed things carefully, and remained open to experiences that did not always fit neatly with your expectations. That combination of curiosity and open-mindedness is often a powerful ingredient in change.

What stayed with me most, however, was your shared commitment to growth, healing, and to each other. Even when the conversations were difficult, both of you continued to show up with honesty, thoughtfulness, and a genuine desire to move forward.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of a small chapter of your journey. I wish both of you continued healing, connection, and many fulfilling years ahead together.

Dear C,
Thank you for the care and thought you put into this. Reading it, I can really see you in it.
What touches me most is how you’ve come to recognise that there was never anything fundamentally wrong with you.
There were very real challenges, hurts, and circumstances you had to live through, but none of that was a deficiency in who you are.
Watching you slowly turn towards yourself with curiosity instead of judgement, and compassion instead of criticism, has been very meaningful.

You did some very deep work, gently noticing the different parts of you that were trying to protect, cope, and make sense of things, and learning to relate to them with understanding rather than frustration.
You also began to see that alongside the pain, there were always strengths, interests, humour, intelligence, and agency present.
The honesty and depth with which you engaged in this work is something I deeply respect.

I’m really glad you feel more empowered and more at home with yourself.

Warmly,
Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte Ltd

Dear A
Thank you for this it really means a lot to me.
What you went through was incredibly hard, and the way you slowly picked yourself up and did the work deserves full credit. I was only there to support you along the way. The strength and rebuilding you speak about is truly yours.
I’m very grateful you trusted me to walk this part of the journey with you.

Warm wishes,
Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte Ltd

Thank you for this, Chayan. I had to pause and smile while reading your words.

I still remember how sceptical you were at the start, and honestly, that is often where the most meaningful work begins. Therapy is never easy, and it is rarely about fixing one relationship in isolation. What tends to be most transformative is the relationship we build with ourselves, and when that shifts, everything else slowly starts to move too, our marriage, our parenting, and even how we relate to extended family.

I remember sharing early on that not everyone needs therapy, but almost everyone can gain from it. In some ways, it can even feel a little addictive, like a good mental spa. Humour aside, it is really about learning how to be kinder, clearer, and more honest with ourselves, and letting that ripple outward.

As a mum with a little one, I especially appreciate you taking the time to write this. When you have a toddler, time becomes a precious commodity, and the fact that you chose to share your experience so others might benefit speaks volumes. And just to say, even though you are already doing so much right as a mum, the very act of asking, reflecting, and seeking support is itself a quiet sign of humility and care.

I am really glad you found meaning in some of the tools we explored together, and I want to acknowledge the effort you put into showing up consistently for yourself and your family. That work is never small.

I am also grateful for the calm and steady environment at International Plaza and A Space Between, which gently supports these conversations and makes this kind of work possible.

Thank you again for your trust, and for sharing so generously.

Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Thank you so much, Shalu, for sharing this. I’m really grateful for your trust.

You are genuinely an inspiration in the way you show up with thoughtfulness, sincerity, and quiet perseverance. Your journey speaks of courage, even if it may not always feel that way from the inside. There have been moments, small but meaningful, where light was visible even in difficult spaces, those little sparkling moments that often tell the truest part of the story.

I’m glad I could be present with you, and just as glad that you were able to notice those moments for yourself. Feeling heard and understood matters deeply, and you allowed that space to exist through your openness and honesty.

Thank you for taking the time to write this, and for sharing something of your journey so others may feel less alone. I wish you continued steadiness, gentleness, and strength as you move forward.

Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Thank you so much for this, Jerusha, and especially for taking the time to write after just one session, that really means a lot.

It was lovely working with both of you. Even strong, loving relationships can get stuck in the same argument loops, and it can feel surprisingly exhausting, a bit like doing the same workout but never changing the muscle group. I’m glad the session helped you spot the pattern and walk away with a few practical tools to strengthen what was already there.

The credit really goes to both of you for being open, reflective, and willing to look at the dynamic together. That willingness is often what makes the biggest difference.

Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation, and I wish you both continued connection, growth, and plenty of good moments together.

Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Thank you so much, Jordan, I really appreciate you taking the time to share this.

It was a pleasure working with you both. As you noted, there was nothing wrong with the dynamic. Often it’s about understanding what’s happening in the moment so things can return to a better sense of flow, where communication feels less effortful and more natural. Sometimes it’s simply about understanding the game better, adjusting the stance a little, and allowing that flow to return.

The credit really goes to the openness and thoughtfulness you both brought into the conversation. Thank you as well for your kind recommendation, it means a great deal.

Wishing you continued clarity, connection, and plenty of good flow, on and off the court.

Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Thank you for sharing this, Robin, I really appreciate it.

Our sessions have often gone into deeper territory, and I want to acknowledge the steadiness and effort you’ve shown by continuing to turn up, even during a demanding period. Choosing to reflect, to be open, and to sit with what is not always comfortable takes courage, especially when vulnerability is not something we are always encouraged to show.

Thank you for your trust and for your kind recommendation. It means a lot.

Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Thank you so much for this incredibly heartfelt review. I am genuinely moved and profoundly grateful. I want to begin by saying what I have felt from the very first session: your son is blessed beyond words to have you as his mother.

You have stood steady through family transitions, PSLE pressures, and the emotional storms that come with growing up. You have held space for your child with a strength that is both gentle and fierce. There may be no awards, no public applause, and no national headlines for mothers like you, but there should be. You are the quiet heroines who carry the weight of an entire world on your shoulders while still finding the grace to show up, stay kind, and keep going.

Working in teen and adolescent counselling often means stepping into some of the most tender and uncertain phases of a young person’s life. It can be challenging because emotions move fast, reassurance needs to be constant, and trust must be earned slowly. But it is also deeply rewarding to witness a young person find their footing, reconnect with their confidence, and begin to believe in themselves again. Your son’s journey reflects exactly that kind of quiet, powerful turning.

Even in a demanding week, you found time to write this. That alone speaks volumes about your heart. And what your review doesn’t say, but what I see clearly, is that your son’s progress is inseparable from your own unwavering love and presence. You have been his anchor, his safe harbour, and his constant. I simply joined the village that you have been building all along.

Your son’s growth has been a privilege to witness. The gentleness in how he is learning to cope, to breathe, to trust himself again is remarkable. But so is your willingness to learn, to reflect, and to support him in new ways. That is parenting at its most courageous.

Thank you for trusting me with your son, and for trusting me with your own questions, fears, and hopes. It is mothers like you, unseen but utterly essential, who form the true backbone of our country. I am honoured to stand with you in this season and beyond.

With deep respect, gratitude, and admiration,
Karl deSouza
Director & Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd.

Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. I am deeply moved and truly humbled. It has been an honour to journey with you, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge the depth of courage it takes to do the work you are doing.

Showing up for yourself in the midst of heartbreak, trauma, and a demanding life is no small thing. The first cut is often the deepest, and facing that pain rather than pushing it away is an act of profound strength. You have done that without denying your reality, and without slipping into a victim story, and that speaks volumes about who you are.

Week after week, even with everything on your plate, you have chosen to show up. You have given yourself permission to slow down, to feel, to question, to grieve, and to reclaim pieces of yourself in the process. That is not just healing, it is transformation, and I feel privileged to witness it.

Thank you for trusting me with your story, your vulnerability, and your hopes. The safe space we create is built on your bravery as much as my presence, and I am grateful to be part of your journey towards wholeness and peace.

With deep respect and warmth,
Karl deSouza
Director & Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd.

Thank you so much, Dr Arun, for your incredibly generous words. I am genuinely humbled. It is an honour to walk with you on this journey, even though you are in the USA, and we are twelve hours apart and separated by an ocean. Your commitment to the process, despite the time difference and your demanding schedule, speaks volumes.

I have to say, your surgeon’s precision shows up even in your feedback. Every line feels like it has been thoughtfully sutured together with care and intention. I will do my best to keep up with that standard, thankfully without the need for any scalpels.

What I especially appreciate is how your review reflects something important that many people overlook. Not everyone seeks therapy because something is “wrong”. Sometimes people, like yourself, are functioning well but choose to invest in their growth, insight, and emotional clarity. Your example beautifully shows just how beneficial therapy can be even when there is no obvious crisis. It takes wisdom and courage to make space for inner work before pain forces it.

Thank you again for your heartfelt recommendation. I am honoured to be part of your journey towards clarity, healing, and balance. And here is to continuing our work together. One time zone, one insight, and one carefully stitched metaphor at a time.

Warmly,
Karl deSouza
Director & Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Thank you, K for taking the time, and more so, for finding the strength to put words together in the middle of what you’ve been carrying. That in itself is no small thing.

When we’re in the fog of anxiety or depression, even a single sentence can feel like climbing a mountain, so I read each word of yours as an act of quiet courage. Writing something heartfelt in that space is not about reviewing a therapist; it’s about reclaiming voice, hope, and meaning, one word at a time.

Your reflection reminded me why I see therapy through a salutogenic lens, not about what’s wrong, but about what allows life and health to keep moving towards wholeness. Sometimes that movement is barely visible, yet it’s profoundly alive.

I’m deeply humbled by your words and even more by the moments we could still find space to smile, sometimes even laugh, amidst the gloom. Those moments don’t cancel the pain; they remind us that life, in its quiet wisdom, keeps creating little openings for light to come through.

Thank you for trusting me enough to share that space for bringing your courage, honesty, and even your humour to the room. Healing, I’ve learnt, often begins in those small, imperfect moments of humanity.

With profound humility and gratitude

Karl deSouza
Director and Lead Psychotherapist
Listening Ear Counselling & Consultancy Pte Ltd

Dear David,
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. They mean a great deal especially coming from a fellow therapist. People often say therapists make the worst clients or patients, but you were definitely the exception!

It was such a joy to work with you, and I felt truly humbled. You are such an accomplished therapist yourself, yet you trusted the process, which made things so smooth that I could almost afford to be the lazy therapist. As I always say I do absolutely nothing (my back is bad and I’m the dumbest person alive!), my clients do all the work.

But as you know, I do care deeply and genuinely and I simply remain present and curious. And I am definitely ready to walk the last mile with you. Grateful for the trust and the journey we shared.

Warmly,
Karl

Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your heartfelt review. I am humbled by your courage and openness in this journey. For me, therapy is not about rescuing but about standing with someone as they discover their own strength, their hidden resources, and those sparkling moments that deserve to be celebrated.

Professionalism in counselling is never about building a wall to hide behind. Boundaries are there for safety and clarity of roles, because our ethics stress above all the importance of trust, non-harm, and genuine benefit for the client. My task is not to make anyone feel small, but to offer a safe space where growth can happen.

I was fortunate to learn from teachers who showed me that empathy is not simply being “nice” but being kind, honest, and present without flinching. That is why I continue to train extensively in EMDR, MEMI, IFS, , Brainspotting, SE and in the approaches of people like Gabor Maté, Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, and Stephen Porges. Trauma work has been transformed by their research and wisdom, and it feels only right to keep learning so that those who suffer receive the best we can offer. Everyone deserves that.

Thank you again for allowing me to walk with you in this process. Your openness to face the difficult places and to grow from them is deeply inspiring, and I hope your words encourage others to find their own path of healing.

With respect,
Karl deSouza

Dear Edwin,
They say some are men of few words yet a few words, when genuine, can speak volumes. Your review, though brief, carries encouragement and hope for many.

In much of Asia, shame can feel like a shadow that follows us closely. It thrives in silence, secrecy, and the fear of being judged. Yet shame cannot survive in the light of openness, honesty, and compassion. Therapy creates that distance a space where shame loses its grip because it is met not with judgement but with understanding.

It is not common for Asian men to come forward for therapy, and even fewer share their journey openly. That is why your words mean so much. They will give light and courage to others who may be unsure whether to seek support to remind them that therapy is not only for when something is “wrong,” but also for becoming a fuller version of themselves.

Thank you for entrusting me with that space, and for allowing your few but powerful words to speak hope into the lives of others.

With respect,
Karl deSouza