Ustazah Balqis Maricar
Senior Counsellor | Clinical Supervisor | Asatizah

About Her

• Brings over 11 years of counselling experience, supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups in navigating mental health challenges

• Known for her ability to integrate psychotherapy with Islamic principles, offering a culturally grounded and faith-based approach

• Actively involved in community engagement through mental health talks, support groups, and training programmes

• Dedicated to empowering clients to heal, grow, and reintegrate into their communities with renewed purpose

Educational Background

• Certificate in Clinical Supervision – Flinders University, ECTA, 2024

• Master of Counselling – Monash University, 2022

• Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology – College of Allied Educators, 2018

• Diploma in Psychology – MDIS, 2013

• Diploma in Arabic & Islamic Studies – Muhammadiyah College, 2010

• Bachelor of Language (Hons) in Arabic Language & Literature – Al-Madinah University (MEDIU), 2013

• Additional certifications: Mindfulness for Wellbeing, Schema Therapy, Islamic Marriage Counselling

Areas of Expertise

• Individual, Couple, and Family Counselling

• Islamic Psychology & Faith-Based Counselling

• Trauma & Crisis Intervention

• Geriatric, Adult, and Youth Mental Health Support

• Clinical Supervision & Counsellor Training

Credentials & Training

• Clinical Supervisor at Club HEAL (2024–present)

• Senior Counsellor, Club HEAL (2014–2023)

• Registered Counsellor & Clinical Member, Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC)

• Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS) Certified, MUIS (2015–2025)

• Experienced Arabic Language Teacher (1995–2019)