Welcome to our mental health blog!
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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What is a Healthy Relationship? by Natasha Larkin
Find out whether your relationship is healthy or unhealthy with couples counsellor Natasha Larkin.
Detach and externalise from a toxic relationship. Pain is inevitable but acceptance and moving on is a choice. by Jumh Tantri
Are you in a toxic relationship or struggling to get out of one? Counsellor Jumh Tantri share some strategies for you to be able to be detached and exit from a toxic relationship.
Maintaining Connection During Expatriate Summer Break
Are you struggling as an expatriate family to stay connected during the summer break? What can you do as a family to help improve your relationship? Where does counselling or psychotherapy fit during this period?Are you struggling as an expatriate family to stay connected during the summer break? What can you do as a family to help improve your relationship? Where does counselling or psychotherapy fit during this period?
Overcoming Relationship Doubts: Finding Clarity and Strengthening Your Bond
Relationship doubts can be a heavy burden to carry, leaving you feeling uncertain, anxious, and unsure about the future of your partnership. If you're struggling with doubts about your relationship, know that you're not alone. Many couples face similar challenges, and seeking help from a relationship therapist can be a game-changer.
My Partner is never there for me when it counts! by Natasha Larkin
Is your partner standing beside you when you are needing emotional support? Or are they often withdrawn and you are continually emotionally alone? Learn what you can do when you feel emotionally on your own…
Late-Life Divorce - How does it Affect Men vs Women?
Divorce at any stage of life can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. But did you know late-life divorce affects men differently than women?
Working through mismatched sex drives
Are you and your partner mismatched in terms of your sex drives? What can you do to come to some sort of alignment?
Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Dating by Lim Swee Chen
We often hear people casually label a self-absorbed date as a "narcissist," especially if they frequently post selfies or seem overly concerned with their looks. However, true narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is far more complex and serious. So, what exactly is NPD?
Rebuilding Trust and Respect: The Cornerstones of Healing in Relationships and Marriage
Trust and respect make up the foundation of every healthy and strong relationship or marriage. Learn how to foster trust and respect with psychologist Stacey Lee Henderson
Most overlooked threats to a marriage
When people think about threats to their marriage, obvious external threats that come to mind would be infidelity, money, in-law, etc. What is not obvious are some of the more subtle threats which can caused the marriage to crumple from within.
Is there a science to love? By Kim Bartholdi
Find out the precise science to love and attachment in relationship with Clinical Psychologist Kim Bartholdi.
Enhancing Intimacy: Tips for a Fulfilling Sexual Relationship By Dr Martha Tara Lee
Do you want to improve your sexual relationship and enhance your intimacy with your partner? Dr Martha Tara Lee gives you some game changing tips.
Seeking Love (in all the Wrong Places?)
Are you finding it a struggle to find your life partner? Do you face challenges as a single person? Ho Shee Wai, Director & Registered Psychologist of The Counselling Place, discusses the process and challenges for singles seeking love and life partner.
Getting out of Perpetual Conflict Cycle as a Couple
Are you constantly fighting as a couple, and usually over the same thing? How can we break out for this perpetual cycle of conflict?
Healing from Partner’s Affair & Other Sexual Betrayals
Did you recently discover your partner’s affair(s), pornography usage, or secret sexual life outside your relationship? Are you struggling to make a decision about the relationship? Do you find yourself not being able to function or move on?
Miscarriage from a Psychological Perspective
In Singapore, about 20% of women experience miscarriage – that is 1 in 5 pregnancies - during the first trimester / up to 12 weeks gestation. For the majority of cases, the cause is unknown. Learn how you and your partner can cope with the loss.
How to Maintain Your Romantic Relationship as Expatriates in Singapore
Are you facing challenges to maintain your romantic relationship as an expat in Singapore? Learn some strategies to help you and your partner stays connected.
Stolen Moments - How to Keep the Spark and Intimacy Alive after the Honeymoon Phase
During the initial stage of dating, aka the honeymoon phase, finding time as a couple seems effortless. However, once the honeymoon phase feelings begin to normalize and everyday life responsibilities catch up, finding time to be together can become a huge challenge. Learn how to keep the spark and intimacy alive with these useful tips.
Financial Intimacy
Talking about finances and money is a common struggle amongst couples, married or not, which can become a major source of conflict, insecurity and mistrust. Learn how you can manage financial intimacy in your relationship today.
Redefining your life script for your marriage life by Jumh Tantri
Do you know there is a script to your marriage life? Find out which script is dominating your life and relationship with Counsellor Jumh Tantri