Supporting a partner through alcohol concerns can feel overwhelming, but understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and its impacts is a powerful first step. Whether you're just recognizing early signs, or navigating long-standing challenges, this blog post offers practical strategies and hope for moving forward together.

Cutting ties with toxic parents isn’t impulsive—it’s often a trauma-informed step toward safety, clarity, and healing. Learn how no-contact can protect your peace with psychotherapist & counsellor, Shifan Hu-Couble.

Children don’t always have the words to express how they feel—but you can still help them be heard. Learn how play, art, and narrative therapy principles empower parents to nurture emotional regulation, communication, and trust at home with Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Jumh Tantri of The Counselling Place.

It’s common for one partner to feel ready for couples therapy while the other feels unsure, anxious, or defensive. This doesn’t mean they don’t care — often, it means they are afraid of being blamed, judged, or misunderstood. In this article, Counsellor Lim Swee Chen explores where that fear comes from and how couples can approach therapy together in a way that feels safer, more respectful, and collaborative.

Love sustains caregiving—but without boundaries, love alone can’t prevent burnout. This guide by Counsellor, Soolin Choi, shows how to set kind, practical limits that protect your health and the relationship you’re caring for, with scripts, small steps, and guilt-taming reframes.

You may know what gaslighting looks like in romantic relationships — but what happens when it starts in childhood, from the people meant to protect you? Learn the subtle signs of gaslighting parents and how to reclaim your reality with this blog post.

We live in the information age—yet sexual myths still shape what happens in the bedroom. This guide by Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, dismantles eight big misconceptions with research-based truths you can actually use, so you can swap shame for confidence and build deeper intimacy.

When words fall short, symbols speak. In counselling or therapy, images, dreams, and everyday metaphors give shape to what feels vague or overwhelming, letting the unconscious come forward safely. Psychotherapist, Shifan Hu-Couble shows how symbol work can surface meaning, release stuck emotion, and support healing—at a pace your nervous system can trust.

In the past, parenting meant survival — food, shelter, discipline. But today, emotional regulation, healthy expression, and open communication are the true gifts every child needs. Discover how to nurture your child’s emotional intelligence and transform your relationship from control to connection with Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Jumh Tantri.

Are you and your partner feeling too distant or too entangled? Discover the secret to a healthy, thriving relationship by finding the right balance between independence and togetherness. Learn how interdependency—built on appreciation, communication, and shared growth—can strengthen your bond with Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai.

When anger takes the wheel, it can feel faster than your logic and bigger than the moment. This guide explains why rage can hijack your body and mind—and the practical steps that help you slow it down, repair connection, and regain control. Learn how with Counsellor, Soolin Choi.

Every child wants to do well—when they feel they can. If your child or teen seems “unmotivated,” it’s usually not laziness. It’s a signal: I’m overwhelmed, unsure, or exhausted. Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai offers calm, practical steps to rebuild motivation at a pace that actually works—without shouting matches or endless nagging.

Love can look and feel different on the spectrum—and that difference can be a strength. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen offers clear, compassionate tools for autistic and neurotypical partners to communicate better, honour sensory needs, and rebuild connection. If you’re seeking neurodiverse couples therapy in Singapore or simply clearer ways to connect, this guide offers practical, judgment-free steps.

Being emotionally available isn’t about saying more—it’s about showing up with presence. Counsellor Nicholas Smith gives busy, expat-life men simple, research-informed habits (evening check-ins, “turning toward” bids, and self-awareness) that strengthen connection fast.

Divorce isn’t just a legal event—it’s a profound emotional rupture. Counsellor Paula Brunning offers a compassionate, evidence-informed path to feel, heal, and steadily rebuild your life after loss, including when the relationship involved manipulation or control.

Welcoming a new baby is a joyful milestone, but it can stir a whirlwind of emotions for your toddler and for you. Jealousy, confusion, and regression are common as your child adjusts to sharing your attention. This blog offers practical tips for both the parents and your toddler, to feel seen and secure during this big change.

Dating after divorce can feel like stepping into another world. Some jump in quickly and end up in rebounds, while others avoid dating altogether, worried about getting hurt again. The truth? There’s no single “right time” to start. What matters is understanding your readiness, learning from the past, and approaching dating as a chance for growth and authentic connection. This guide by sex therapist & relationship counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee will help you navigate dating after divorce with confidence—whether you’re seeking companionship, fun, or a long-term partner.

Trauma leaves more than memories—it leaves imprints on the body, nervous system, and sense of self. While self-care is often promoted as bubble baths and productivity hacks, true trauma-informed self-care goes deeper. It’s about creating safety, restoring regulation, and practicing compassion in ways that honor your lived experiences. Counsellor, Paula Brunning, explores practical strategies—grounding, movement, boundaries, and daily nourishment—that can help you move from survival toward healing.

There they go again — shouting, crying, wrestling over toys or snacks. You feel like a full-time referee, worried constant fighting will damage their relationship forever. The good news? Sibling rivalry doesn’t have to be destructive. With the right tools, it can become a pathway for growth, teaching kids resilience, empathy, and communication. In this guide, counsellor & parenting coach, Shifan Hu-Couble, unpacks the causes of sibling rivalry and share strategies to transform tension into connection.

In the middle of an argument, one partner shuts down—arms folded, eyes downcast, words cut off. Silence fills the room, but it’s not the peaceful kind. It’s a heavy pause that leaves both partners feeling hurt, rejected, and unheard. This is emotional withdrawal, also known as stonewalling, and while it may feel protective in the moment, it can erode trust and intimacy over time. Here’s what emotional withdrawal looks like, why it happens, and how couples can break the cycle together.