Many people assume addiction only refers to drugs, alcohol or gambling. Yet some of the most powerful dependencies are hidden in plain sight—constant scrolling, relentless overworking, obsessive productivity or an overwhelming need for control. In this blog, Marriage & Family Therapist, Zachariah Lail, explores how these behaviours can reflect deeper relational and family patterns, and how contextual therapy helps uncover the underlying dynamics to create meaningful, lasting change.

Are you buying things you don’t really need—or can’t afford to ignore a sale? With endless deals on Lazada, Shopee, and every major holiday, it's easy for shopping to shift from necessity to habit. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, explore the psychology of compulsive shopping, its emotional and financial toll, and share practical tips to help you break the cycle of emotional spending. Learn how to build a more mindful relationship with money, belongings, and your emotional well-being.

Struggling with mental health challenges? An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) might be the lifeline you need. Discover how IOPs blend flexibility with comprehensive support, empowering you to reclaim your life while navigating the path to recovery. Read on to see if this approach is right for you or your loved ones.

Alcohol, often perceived as a harmless social lubricant, can quickly become a silent saboteur of our mental and physical health. Learn about the risks of consuming too much alcohol with counsellor Anne Ueberbach.

We all have a smartphone that we rely on for countless things in our daily lives, but when is our smartphone use becoming too much? Learn when it’s time to unplug from a phone addiction.

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.