Therapist Bio
Madinah Begum
M.A., Licensed Counselor,
Founder, MB Therapy Services,
Specialist in Counseling, Parenting, Special Needs Support, and Expressive Therapies
Professional Bio:
Madinah Begum is a licensed counselor and the founder of MB Therapy Services, dedicated to creating safe spaces for emotional healing and growth. With a Master’s degree in Counseling and over a decade of experience, she supports individuals, families, and children through life’s most challenging moments.
Her specialties include addressing anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, self-esteem challenges, grief, and women’s issues, including pre- and post-partum support. She is also passionate about empowering parents, fostering stronger family connections, and guiding children, particularly those with special needs, toward achieving their full potential.
Madinah’s therapeutic style integrates evidence-based practices with creative and holistic approaches, enabling her clients to achieve meaningful change. She also extends her expertise to a wider audience through her YouTube channel, Madinah Begum, and social media platforms, providing accessible resources and guidance for families and individuals.
- Master’s in Counseling (Monash University)
- Certified Parent Coach – Jai Institute for Parenting
- Specialist in Learning Differences (DAS Academy)
- Member of Singapore Association of Counseling & APACS
Passionate about empowering individuals, parents, and families!
Treatment Approaches
Madinah employs a comprehensive range of therapeutic modalities, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To promote psychological flexibility and commitment to meaningful actions.
- Art Therapy: Encouraging healing and expression through creative processes.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping clients manage thought patterns and develop positive coping skills.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focusing on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy: To strengthen emotional bonds in relationships.
- Expressive Arts Therapy: Using art, music, and creative activities to foster self-expression and healing.
- Family and Marital Therapy: Improving communication and resolving conflicts in family and couple dynamics.
- Gottman Method: Evidence-based techniques to enhance relationship satisfaction.
- Interpersonal Therapy: Strengthening relational skills and addressing interpersonal conflicts.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT): Enhancing emotional well-being and reducing stress through mindfulness.
- Motivational Interviewing: Empowering clients to find motivation for positive change.
- Positive Psychology: Building on strengths and fostering a sense of fulfillment and resilience.
- Somatic Therapy: Addressing the mind-body connection to release tension and process trauma.
- Strength-Based Therapy: Focusing on clients’ inherent strengths to build confidence and resilience.
Specialties
- Mental Health and Emotional Wellness: Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Burnout, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation
- Family and Parenting: Parenting Strategies, Special Needs Care, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Family Strengthening
- Women’s Issues: Pre- and Post-Partum Support, Navigating Life Transitions, Emotional Wellness
- Grief and Loss: Coping with Loss, Grief Counseling, Adjusting to Major Life Changes
- Personal Growth and Self-Development: Self-Esteem Building, Identity Exploration, Motivation, and Resilience
- Relationships: Relationship Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Marital Support, and Communication Enhancement
- Expressive Therapies: Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Creative Interventions for healing and self-expression
