Death anxiety is something many people experience but rarely talk about. When we encounter illness, loss, or uncertainty, the awareness of mortality can suddenly feel very close. Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Shifan Hu-Couble, suggests that while death can bring fear, it can also help us rediscover what truly matters in life.

International Women’s Day invites us to celebrate women’s achievements and contributions. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the invisible mental and emotional load many women carry in relationships and families. In counselling, Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Ben Ang, often sees how unspoken expectations around work, caregiving, and emotional support shape relationship dynamics over time.

Parents play a powerful role in shaping their children’s emotional intelligence. When children feel safe expressing their emotions, they develop stronger resilience, empathy, and communication skills. Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Paula Brunning, explores how “safe space responses” help children understand and regulate their emotions, strengthening both their wellbeing and family relationships.

Many couples don’t struggle because love is missing — they struggle because love is expressed differently. In counselling practice, the Five Love Languages often reveal why partners feel misunderstood despite good intentions. These real-life therapy stories by Counsellor, Jenny Giam, show how small shifts in emotional communication can transform connection, trust, and intimacy.

Many parents don’t feel burnt out — they feel lost. Somewhere between caring for everyone else, they stop recognising themselves. This quiet identity shift — sometimes called a parent identity crisis — is more common than people realise. Psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains why it happens and how you can find your way back.

Many couples try weekly therapy and still feel stuck — not because they’re failing, but because the format doesn’t always allow enough time for real repair. When issues are complex or emotions run high, a different structure may be needed. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, discusses how Gottman Marathon therapy can work.

Many people come to counselling not because something dramatic has happened, but because life feels quietly overwhelming. Stress lingers, emotions feel hard to manage, and it becomes difficult to name what’s really going on inside. Emotional intelligence offers a way to understand and work with these inner experiences — and can be a powerful missing piece in healing. Counsellor, Paula Brunning, explores how emotional intelligence can support healing and lasting change.

Moving your family to Singapore as an expatriate can feel like a dream, until the honeymoon fades and real parenting begins. Without grandparents or familiar friends you carry the invisible work of helping kids feel safe, seen, and settled. Let’s explore how how you can best support your family during the transition.

Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, explores the psychology of consensual unwanted sex — situations where intimacy is chosen but not truly desired, and where consent exists without genuine wanting — how intimacy can become a form of obligation, why desire fades in these dynamics, and what it means for emotional and relational wellbeing.

A narcissistic injury is a deep emotional wound that occurs when a person with narcissistic traits feels their self-image has been threatened, exposed, or challenged. While narcissists may appear confident and self-assured, their self-esteem is often fragile and unstable — and when that self-image cracks, the emotional response can be intense and disproportionate. Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Shifan Hu-Couble, explores what narcissistic injury is, why it happens, and how to respond when you find yourself on the receiving end.

Most parents don’t wake up thinking, “I should get an autism assessment.” They wake up thinking, “Something doesn’t feel quite right.” Whether it’s delayed communication, emotional outbursts, or a child who seems bright but socially lost, many parents spend months wondering whether to wait or seek help. An autism assessment isn’t about rushing to a label — it’s about understanding how your child experiences the world and what support may help. In this article, psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains how clinicians assess autism and where tools like ADOS fit in.

Many women didn’t come to counselling because they want to change the men in their lives. They came because they feel confused, exhausted, or alone — trying to connect with a father who won’t talk, a partner who shuts down, or a son who seems unreachable. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why is he like this?” — not in anger, but in longing — this article is for you. Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Parenting Coach, Ben Ang, discusses how you can understand the men in your life.

Many deeply loving parents unknowingly slip into patterns of emotional over-involvement that can place heavy pressure on their children. Counsellor, psychotherapist, & Parenting Coach, Shifan Hu-Couble, explores the hidden signs of codependent parenting, how it shapes a child’s emotional development, and how families can restore balance, connection, and healthy boundaries.

Feeling like you don’t speak your partner’s language, despite both of you communicating in English? Or maybe you’re struggling with cultural differences? Learn to truly speak your partner’s language by decoding communication styles and building a shared Third Culture today.

Feeling emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in patterns you can’t seem to break? EMDR therapy helps the brain and body resolve unresolved experiences at their root — often when other therapies haven’t brought lasting change. Learn how EMDR can unlock emotional healing and help you move forward with Psychologist Ho Shee Wai.

In today’s fast-paced world, many children and parents feel overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly “on edge.” The good news is that calm can begin with something as simple as a breath. Counsellor & Parenting Coach introduces easy, science-based breathing techniques families can use together to strengthen emotional regulation, reduce stress, and build lifelong resilience.

Many couples talk every day yet feel increasingly misunderstood. Over time, assumptions replace curiosity, conversations become task-focused, and emotional distance quietly grows. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, explores the powerful concept of Love Maps, developed by Dr. John Gottman, and how updating them helps couples rebuild emotional closeness, deepen understanding, and stay connected through life’s changes.

Many men are taught to be strong, silent, and self-reliant — but few are taught how to cope when life, relationships, and fatherhood feel overwhelming. Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Ben Ang, explores how traditional masculinity shapes men’s emotional lives, why anger is often misunderstood, and how redefining strength can create healthier men, families, and relationships.

When sex quietly fades from a relationship, it often brings confusion, shame, or self-blame—especially when “nothing is wrong.” Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, discusses low desire is rarely random. More often, it’s a signal about stress, safety, emotional load, or how the relationship has changed over time. Understanding why desire disappears is the first step toward clarity, compassion, and a healthier connection.