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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Parenting with ADHD: Overcoming Burnout, Executive Dysfunction, and Parental Guilt
Feeling overwhelmed by routines, clutter, and sensory overload? You aren't failing, you're parenting with ADHD! Learn why masking fails after having kids, how to handle burnout, and where to find support.
Why Am I Overthinking Everything? How to Stop Overthinking and Quiet Your Mind
Can’t stop replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions or worrying about what might happen next? Overthinking can keep you awake at night, make simple decisions feel overwhelming and leave you unable to switch off. Learn why we get stuck overthinking, how it relates to anxiety, and practical ways to quiet your mind and break the cycle with Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai.
ADHD at Work: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career
ADHD can make work feel overwhelming, unstimulating—or both. Psychologist & Supervised Counsellor, Ewelina Sawicka, shares how understanding your strengths, working style, and environment can help you build a career that works with your brain, not against it.
Rejection Sensitivity in ADHD, Autism, Depression & Borderline Personality Disorder: Why It Hurts So Much—and What You Can Do About It
Why can a delayed text, neutral expression or small piece of feedback feel so painful? Rejection sensitivity is often dismissed as “being too sensitive”, but it can arise through different pathways in ADHD, autism, depression and borderline personality disorder. Director and Registered Psychologist Ho Shee Wai explores what may lie behind these reactions, how they affect everyday life and what can help.
I’ve Always Felt Different. Could It Be Autism or ADHD?
Many adults spend years feeling different, overwhelmed or out of step with others. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, explores how autism and ADHD can show up in adulthood, why they are often missed, and when it may be worth seeking professional support.
Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical: Key Differences, Real Strengths & How to Celebrate Brain Diversity
Brains do not come in one default setting. The terms neurodivergent and neurotypical help us name something that has always been true—some people’s brains process communication, learning, senses, and structure differently, often bringing exceptional strengths like creativity, hyperfocus, and detail-driven problem solving, while navigating invisible barriers in education, workplaces, and social expectations built around “typical” norms. Counsellor Lim Swee Chen helps you understand these differences without judgement, reframe challenges with compassion, and discover the joy that comes when you stop masking or comparing, and begin celebrating brain diversity in yourself, your children, and your community—especially across Singapore and Malaysia where cross-border adults are increasingly exploring their neurodiversity journey later in life.
Help! My Partner Has ADHD: How to Understand, Cope, and Strengthen Your Relationship
Living with a partner who has ADHD can feel confusing, exhausting, and sometimes heartbreaking. You may find yourself wondering: is this forgetfulness, distraction, or impulsivity because of ADHD — or do they just not care? In this blog, psychologist Ho Shee Wai unpacks what ADHD really looks like in relationships, what’s reasonable to expect, and how couples can move from frustration to teamwork and connection.
Understanding ADHD and ASD in Teenagers
Parenting a teenager with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can feel like navigating uncharted territory. While these conditions share some traits, they impact your child’s relationships and behavior in unique ways. Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee chen, helps you better understand the differences, debunk myths, and improve your approach to supporting your teen.
Supporting Your ADHD Child
Does your child have ADHD? Are you struggling to know how best to manage and support your child? Understand and learn how to interact and work with your ADHD child.
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.