Md Syafiq Bin Rahmat

Counsellor | Family & Youth Development Specialist | Asatizah (ARS Tier 2)

About Him

• Passionate about supporting individuals, families, and youths in navigating life challenges with resilience and faith

• Experienced across mosque, community, and healthcare settings, including roles in youth engagement, family development, and counselling

• Committed to integrating evidence-based therapy with Islamic principles to provide holistic, faith-sensitive care

• Actively involved in outreach programmes, community pantry management, and volunteer engagement, reflecting a deep commitment to service

Educational Background

• Graduate Diploma in Counselling – Flinders University (ECTA)

• Diploma in Counselling – Kaplan Higher Learning Institute

• Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Counselling – PERGAS

• Graduate Certificate in Counselling – Swinburne University (ECTA)

• Additional certifications in CBT, EFCT (Couples Therapy), Trauma Counselling, Marital First Responder Training, and Dementia Care

Areas of Expertise

• Individual & Family Counselling

• Youth Development & Mentorship

• Marital & Couples Counselling

• Trauma & Crisis Intervention

• Faith-Based Counselling Approaches

Credentials & Training

• Counsellor (COMIT), Club HEAL – providing psychosocial therapy, case management, and community outreach (2024–present)

• Youth Development Officer, Al-Istighfar Mosque (2023–2024)

• Senior Admin & Family Development Officer, Al-Huda Mosque (2019–2023)

• Trainee Counsellor, Hijrah & FITRAH (Practicum)

• Volunteer counsellor with MSF, Singapore Boys’ Home, and prison counselling programmes

• ARS Tier 2 Certified (MUIS)