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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The Science of Happiness: What Psychology Teaches Us
Everyone wants to be happy but how many people are truly happy? Learn the strategies to happiness and overcome your obstacles to happiness with Counselling support.
The Illusion of Universal Advice: A Therapist’s Perspective
Do therapists give universal advice to their clients? The answer might surprise you! Find out how counsellor and parenting coach Lim Swee Chen responds to the question.
What is a dopamine detox, and does it work? By Shifan Hu-Couble
If you have some type of addictive behaviours, chances are you are trapped in the dopamine cycle. Learn what is a dopamine detox and how it can benefit you in regaining control over your life with Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Parenting Coach Shifan Hu-Couble.
Getting Over a Breakup
How do we get over a breakup? Why is ending a relationship often not easy to do? Are you on an emotional rollercoaster? Learn strategies to heal your broken heart.
The Silent Relationship Killer: How Micro-Cheating Could Be Sabotaging Your Love Life by Dr Martha Tara Lee
Have you heard of the term Micro-Cheating? Learn how micro-cheating can impact your relationship with Sex Therapist and Relationship Counsellor Dr Martha Tara Lee.
From Conflict to Connection
Are you feeling distanced and disconnected with the conflicts you are having with your partner? What can we do to move from conflict to connection? Can Counselling help?
Co-Parenting with Your Ex: Essential Elements of a Successful Parenting Plan
Are you co-parenting with your ex? Do you know what is involved in setting up a parenting plan that benefits your child / teen?
Getting out of Impasse as a Couple
Do you often find yourself in an impasse during your conflict as a couple? Likely one or both of your vulnerability is being triggered. Read on to learn how to get out of this vicious escalating cycle.
Dealing with Family of Origin Issues
Are you still struggling with the effects and impacts from your family of origin? Find out how counselling or psychotherapy can help you overcome these traumas and issues.
Psychological Therapies: Which one do I need? by Kim Bartholdi
Learn about the different psychotherapeutic approaches and find out which is best suited for your issue.
What is EMDR and is it for you? by Shifan Hu-Couble
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is the gold standard for trauma treatment. Find out from Counsellor & Psychotherapist Shifan Hu-Couble what is entailed in an EMDR session and what issues it can be used for.
Your First Steps: What to Expect in a Gottman Method Assessment for Expat Couples in Singapore By Nicholas Smith
Find out the details of Gottman method assessment during a couple’s counselling session with Supervised Counsellor & Career Coach Nicholas Smith.
The Adventure of Rediscovering Each Other as Couple by Nicholas Smith
Learn how to improve your relationship map with Gottman Couple’s counselling method with Supervised Counsellor & Career Coach Nicholas Smith.
Relationship Resilience for Global Nomads: Exploring the Gottman Method for Nurturing Marriage Abroad by Nicholas Smith
Do you know what makes your relationship resilient as you travel around the globe as an expat? Supervised Counsellor Nicholas Smith discuss how to nurture your marriage while being abroad.
Cheer for Yourself: How Celebrating Success Helps By Lim Swee Chen
Do you struggle to acknowledge your success or achievement? Learn the importance of celebrating your success and how to cheer for yourself with Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee Chen of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Self-Awareness – How it can help you?
Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. How self-aware do you feel you are? Why is it important to be self aware with your partner? Being aligned with how you approach life together is ideal. When it comes to building self-awareness, it's not merely a buzz word but represents a unique strength which has the potential to transform your relationships.
Adjusting to a New Location for Work or Study: Prioritizing Your Mental Health By Paula Brunning
Are you moving to a new location for work or study? Learn strategies to cope with Counsellor, Career Coach & Parenting Coach, Paula Brunning of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Acknowledge Anxiety; Reframe obsession into possession by Jumh Tantri
Do you want to regain control over your overwhelming anxiety? Understand what attachment styles are linked to anxiety and what strategies you can employ to help regulate your anxiety emotion with Counsellor Jumh Tantri of The Counselling Place Singapore.
How to Say Goodbye?
Be it breaking up, someone dying, graduating, moving to a new job or role, or actual physical moving, all these transitions in your life require you to say Goodbye. However, saying Goodbye is awkward and difficult for us to do. Learn how to do a good goodbye with Psychologists, Counsellors, or Psychotherapists of The Counselling Place.
Enhancing Emotional Awareness: 12 Exercises to Cultivate Intuition and Emotional Intelligence
Learn how to enhance your emotional awareness and intelligence with relationship counsellor & Sex therapist Dr Martha Tara Lee