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Psychologist

Overview

Psychologists provide assessments, and prevention and intervention measures for clients with psychological conditions.

Description

  • Conduct assessments to determine clients' functioning needs, abilities, and behaviour.
  • Interpret test results and make recommendations for interventions.
  • Develop treatment and psychotherapy programmes for clients.
  • Prepare assessment reports for routine cases.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends to improve intervention methods.

Entry requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology gets you started, but you'll need a Master's Degree to become a registered Psychologist.
  • Apply for internships or volunteer programmes to gain real-life exposure - it helps develop skills to work with different people.

Salary

$4,500 – 5,800

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Psychology practice isn’t officially licensed by the Singapore government, but professionals may register with Singapore Psychological Society or get licenses overseas.

What to expect

Whether you go down the clinical, counselling, or educational psychology track, be prepared to use your maths skills to organise, describe, and interpret data.

Soft
skills

Communication Skills

Able to communicate clearly and adapt to different situations.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to build strong rapport and relate to different clients.

Problem-Solving

Familiar with applying decision-making skills in clinical and research environments.

Professional Consultation

Trained to combine science and experience to support client psychological needs.

Psychological Assessment

Ability to use psychological tests to evaluate client’s mental health, thought processes, and behaviour.

Psychological Intervention

Capable of developing effective treatment plans for various issues.

Hard
skills

Joanne Especkerman, Psychologist
"We guide them to understanding their condition and help them return back to their usual activities."

Joanne Especkerman, Psychologist

Care To Go Beyond

Frequently asked questions

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who may prescribe medication for patients, but psychologists only provide mental health treatments.

They work with people with mental health issues like depression and anxiety, as well as patients with social and interpersonal problems.

Psychologists study human behaviour in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, then gain field experience under supervision. They may then attain postgraduate or doctoral-level qualifications in Clinical Psychology. Clinical psychologists get specialised training in psychological assessment and therapy to diagnose disorders.

They may work alone or with others, depending on where they work.

They have to prioritise their clients’ wellbeing and safety by maximising benefits and minimising harm.