Lisa Oake, former co-host of CNBC Asia’s “Squawk Box,” launches ExecutiveCounselling.com, a Singapore-based online counselling platform catering exclusively to executives and professionals. The platform aims to reduce the stigma around seeking mental health support, offering a safe space for high-achieving individuals facing challenges. Sessions are conducted by Singapore-registered therapists with a deep understanding of the business world, providing a holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being for professionals.
28 November 2023 – Renowned former co-host of CNBC Asia’s “Squawk Box,” Lisa Oake, has unveiled ExecutiveCounselling.com, a pioneering online counselling platform based in Singapore, specifically tailored to the unique needs of executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. With a focus on destigmatizing seeking mental and emotional support, Oake aims to provide a safe space for high-achieving individuals who may face challenges in acknowledging the need for counseling.
Despite increased societal acceptance of therapy, Oake notes a persistent reluctance among senior executives to seek counselling, often due to the pressure and success-driven nature of their roles. “Many high-achieving clients have spent their lives being successful and handling immense amounts of pressure on their own. It’s often difficult to recognize themselves as being a nuanced human being who sometimes needs the support of a trained therapist,” explains Oake, who serves as the founder and CEO of ExecutiveCounselling.com.
The platform seeks to complement the executive coaching industry by offering mental health support for issues such as anxiety, addiction, divorce, perfectionism, depression, or imposter syndrome. Emphasizing a holistic approach, Executive Counselling can work in conjunction with coaching to help clients find inner peace and navigate life successfully.
Sessions on the platform are conducted by highly-trained, Singapore-registered therapists who possess a profound understanding of the corporate world. Oake’s inspiration for venturing into mental and emotional well-being support for executives stemmed from her sixteen-year tenure as a news presenter at CNBC Asia in Singapore.
Reflecting on a pivotal moment during an interview with the president of Indonesia in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Oake shares, “In that moment, I realized that people leading countries, companies, and teams are human beings like anyone else. They also have moments of feeling sad and overwhelmed even though it is not always evident to those around them.” This realization led Oake to pursue a Master of Counselling degree and specialize in supporting professionals across various career stages.
ExecutiveCounselling.com aims to make counselling for professionals as commonplace, convenient, and accessible as executive coaching. The platform offers online counselling, couples therapy, and coaching services for professionals navigating the complexities of their careers.
