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What is psychotherapy, in the context of addiction? by Leon Chng

What is Psychotherapy? What has it got to do with me – isn’t it for people with mental illness or complex mental issues like addicts with hardcore addiction issues? Find out how you personally can benefit from psychotherapy with Counsellor, Leon Chng, especially if you are struggling with addiction.

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How to find your therapist? by Shifan Hu-Couble

Are you struggling to decide how to choose a psychologist, counsellor, psychotherapist for you? The Counselling Place’s Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach, Ms Shifan Hu-Couble takes you through the decision process of finding the right therapist (be it a psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist) for you.

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ADHD & Executive Functions

Have you ever wondered what is the link between ADHD and how our brain work? Find out what is executive functions and how it’s impacted by ADHD. Learn how Cogmed Working Memory Training can help.

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Help? My Child has Depression!

As parents, we devoted our whole life to ensure our child(ren) are safe and well. Therefore, it comes as a shock for the parents to discover that our kids or teens are depressed! Many questions will run through our mind: Was it something I’ve done? Why are my kids depressed when they have everything? This is a phase they are going through, right? Maybe they are attention seeking? How can I know when it’s serious? How can I keep them safe? What can I do? Should I send my child to a counsellor, psychologist, or therapist? How can the counsellor, psychologist, or therapist help them/ me/ us?

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