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Never stop learning with our blog bites. Here, we'll share strategies and insights into counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and common concerns. From relaxation strategies and self-improvement tools to managing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, as well as introductions to different therapeutic approaches, we’ve got it all covered!

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The Trailing Spouse: A Guide for Expatriates in Singapore

No one warns you that moving to Singapore can mess with your sense of self. Your partner has a new role, new colleagues, and instant structure. You? You’re rebuilding from scratch, often while trying to look grateful, upbeat, and “lucky.” That gap can create loneliness, resentment, and a weird dependency you didn’t sign up for. If you’re feeling peripheral in your own life, this guide will help you understand the psychology behind it, and map a way back to you.

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How to Speak Your Partner’s Language in a Cross-Culture Relationship

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.

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Asking Questions as a Strategy to Build Cooperation and Problem Solving in Your Child

Instead of telling your child what to do, try asking questions that spark thinking, problem solving, and confidence. Discover how curiosity-based parenting builds independence and strengthens your bond with Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Paula Brunning.

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Navigating Conflict: A Healthier Approach to Couples' Arguments

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship—but how you handle it can strengthen or weaken your bond. In this post, Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, explores 10 transformative strategies to help couples communicate with empathy, avoid escalating fights, and deepen their connection even through disagreement.

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Teaching Children The 5 Languages of Apology

Help your child or teen to get out of their egocentric stage by learning how the 5 languages of apology. Learn how a psychologist, counsellor, or parenting coach can support your child/teen develop vital skills for conflict resolution and repair.

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Communication The Counselling Place Communication The Counselling Place

What is effective communication in a relationship? By Stacey Lee Henderson

Have you ever felt that you could not express what you really wanted to say? Have you ever felt that you were not being heard? Or perhaps you were listening, but in being distracted, you lost all meaning and content of the conversation? If this has happened to you, you may want to try an activity called “Active Listening”. Clinical Psychologist & Organizational Psychologist, Stacey Lee Henderson takes you through this activity.

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