About Us
Finding Inspiration and Empathy in Every Turn
At the Centre for Psychotherapy (C4P), we believe healing starts with a personal touch.
Since 2003, we’ve had the honour of supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s many challenges. What makes our work especially meaningful is that most people who come to us do so because of a heartfelt recommendation from someone they trust -- someone who has already experienced the care and transformation we offer.
From the very beginning, giving back has been at the core of who we are. Through our subsidised services, we ensure that those who need help but cannot afford it still receive the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve. We believe mental health matters, your mental health matters.
We may be a small practice, but our vision is to make mental health care accessible, empathetic, and life-changing for everyone. We’re grateful for every individual who walks through our doors, and we remain committed to creating a safer, healthier world -- one person at a time.
Our Values
Empathy
At the heart of our practice is a deep commitment to understanding and sharing the feelings of our clients.
We believe that empathy is the foundation of healing, allowing us to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard and understood.
Integrity & Excellence
Trust is essential in the therapeutic relationship, and we are dedicated to maintaining transparency, and confidentiality in every session.
We are committed to continuous learning and development. This ensures our clients receive the most effective and informed care possible.
Respect
Respect is a fundamental pillar at the Centre for Psychotherapy, to create a safe and trusting environment where clients feel valued and understood.
This promotes individual dignity and acknowledges the unique experiences of each client. It empowers individuals to take an active role in their healing journey, leading to greater self-awareness and personal agency.
Collaboration
We believe in the transformative power of collaboration -- not just within our dedicated team, but also with our valued clients and community partners.
Together, we co-create tailored care plans, support interventions, and programmes, designed to empower individuals in achieving their personal goals and enhancing their overall wellbeing.
Our Team
Dr Nisha Rani
Clinical Director and Principal Psychotherapist
MMSAC RegCLR RegClinSup
Dr Nisha has extensive experience as a psychotherapist in the mental health sector for over 22 years.
She is a registered counsellor, and clinical supervisor, with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). She is also trained in hypnotherapy.
Dr Nisha has journeyed with individuals, couples, families and children. She designs, conducts and facilitates mental health trainings and workshops.
Mr Anand Mahey
Centre Manager & Counsellor
Ordinary Member (APACS)
Mr Anand joined the Centre for Psychotherapy in 2018. He earned his Masters in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton.
He is a registered member with the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors, Singapore. He specializes assimilative psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapeutic interventions.
He enjoys delivering workshops to promote and grow life skills to manage personal challenges.
Mr Gopal Mahey
Senior Counsellor (Forensic Rehabilitation)
CMSAC RegCLR MSocSC
Mr Gopal Mahey is a Senior Counsellor and Psychotherapist with Centre For Psychotherapy (C4P), specialising in forensic and justice involved psychotherapy, addiction recovery, and court adjacent rehabilitation work.
He works extensively with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, providing clinically rigorous and evidence based interventions that support accountability, psychological stabilisation, and long term desistance.
Mr Gopal is the co-developer of the P.A.C.T Programme (Pathways to Accountability, Change, and Transformation) - a trauma informed, pre-sentencing therapeutic intervention designed to address the psychological, behavioural, and contextual drivers of offending.
His work integrates structured risk frameworks, psychometric assessment, and longitudinal therapeutic observation.
His clinical practice focuses on translating therapeutic progress into language that is meaningful and usable for courts, legal counsel, and referring agencies.
Mr Gopal has contributed to court filed psychotherapy reports, progress updates, and rehabilitation assessments supporting sentencing and post sentence decision making.
He collaborates with legal practitioners, justice agencies, and community partners involved in rehabilitation and reintegration work.
His work has been featured in national media, the most notable of which would be Channel NewsAsia and The Straits Times.
Ms Melissa Zehnder
Senior Counsellor
Allied Member (SAC)
Ms Melissa is a seasoned counsellor with over ten years of experience supporting clients in community and university environments.
Her ethos centres on empowering individuals through personalised, culturally attuned counselling, fostering healing, growth in every client she serves.
She has a Master of Social Sciences (Professional Counselling) from Swinburne University of Technology (2011) and is an Allied Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC).
Awards & Memberships
National Volunteer Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)
Company of Good 2024 to 2026
Business for Good,
Social Enterprise Member
at raiSE, Singapore
Public Service Transformation Star Partner Award, presented by State Courts, Singapore in 2021