Suicidal thoughts and ideations are a lot more common than you think! Learn about common risk factors and warning signs of suicide, and how to seek help in Singapore.

Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help us stay grounded throughout our busy daily lives, and it only takes a few minutes of your time each day.

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.

For many couple, having children is the next logical/natural step after getting married.  It represents the start of the “family”.  However what do we do if our partner does not want children when we do (or vice versa)?

Communication allows us to connect with others by expressing our thoughts, opinions and needs, across our personal relationships and professional relationships. While all relationships experience ups and downs, maintaining healthy and effective communication may be challenging, particularly for long-distance or cross-cultural relationships. Find out how counselling and psychotherapy can help improve your relationship communication.

In Part 3 of "Counselling in Various Countries" series, our Counsellor, Natasha Larkin, speaks about her experience in doing therapy in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Australia, and Singapore.

The Counselling Place interviews 3 of our therapists about their experience counselling and doing therapy in various countries. First up is our Counsellor, Anne Ueberbach:

Singapore has long been a hub for expats seeking new professional opportunities and experiences. However, just like other countries, Singapore is not immune to economic fluctuations and the restructuring or downsizing of companies. For expats facing redundancy, this can be extremely challenging for various reasons. Counselling and psychotherapy can provide invaluable support to affected individuals to get them back on track with their career goals and mental wellbeing.

The Counselling Place Singapore explains the difference between in-person counselling and online counselling. Read more on our blog.

A red flag is a warning sign of unhealthy or toxic behaviors within a relationship. They can occur in any relationship – between friends, colleagues, family members or romantic partners. It is extremely important to know how to spot and identify red flags. While some are rather obvious, others may be a lot harder to spot. A lot of times we also simply accept red flags and normalize them, thinking things like “that’s just how this person is”.

60% of families in Singapore are dual income families, meaning both partners work full-time. But how does that leave time for household chores and family time? Here are some useful tips on how to successfully balance parenthood and your career without losing track of your sense of self…

“Oh I’m so anxious” we hear this all the time. What can we do when we are feeling anxious? When is anxiety serious enough to seek counselling support?

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?

​Understanding the role of medication in mental health. Explore when and why to consider psychopharmacological medicine alongside counseling for holistic support.

Psychotherapist vs. Psychologist: Is there a difference? Understanding the two roles and what sets them apart can help you connect with the right professional.

Relationships can be hard, especially for married couples with their added responsibilities. But when times get tough, can marriage counselling really help?

Couple relationships are challenging already in itself. Adding cross-cultural issues to the mix takes it to another level. What are some of concerns these cross-cultural couple face? Are there way out from these? Can counselling help?