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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 Five Love Languages in Therapy: Real Counselling Stories That Transform Relationships
Many couples don’t struggle because love is missing — they struggle because love is expressed differently. In counselling practice, the Five Love Languages often reveal why partners feel misunderstood despite good intentions. These real-life therapy stories by Counsellor, Jenny Giam, show how small shifts in emotional communication can transform connection, trust, and intimacy.
When Weekly Couples Therapy Isn’t Enough: How a Gottman Couples Marathon Can Help
Many couples try weekly therapy and still feel stuck — not because they’re failing, but because the format doesn’t always allow enough time for real repair. When issues are complex or emotions run high, a different structure may be needed. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, discusses how Gottman Marathon therapy can work.
When Intimacy Is Chosen — But Not Wanted
Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, explores the psychology of consensual unwanted sex — situations where intimacy is chosen but not truly desired, and where consent exists without genuine wanting — how intimacy can become a form of obligation, why desire fades in these dynamics, and what it means for emotional and relational wellbeing.
How to Speak Your Partner’s Language in a Cross-Culture Relationship
Feeling like you don’t speak your partner’s language, despite both of you communicating in English? Or maybe you’re struggling with cultural differences? Learn to truly speak your partner’s language by decoding communication styles and building a shared Third Culture today.
Reviving Your Connection: How a Sexologist Can Help You Reignite Intimacy
Feeling close but miles apart? A sexologist offers a safe, practical path to rebuild trust, desire, and connection—so intimacy feels natural again. Learn how with Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Debunking 8 Sexual Myths That Quietly Hurt Intimacy
We live in the information age—yet sexual myths still shape what happens in the bedroom. This guide by Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, dismantles eight big misconceptions with research-based truths you can actually use, so you can swap shame for confidence and build deeper intimacy.
Connection as a Couple: Too Close? Too Far? What Is the Appropriate Distance for Us?
Are you and your partner feeling too distant or too entangled? Discover the secret to a healthy, thriving relationship by finding the right balance between independence and togetherness. Learn how interdependency—built on appreciation, communication, and shared growth—can strengthen your bond with Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai.
Love on the Spectrum: Building Neurodiverse Relationships in Singapore
Love can look and feel different on the spectrum—and that difference can be a strength. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen offers clear, compassionate tools for autistic and neurotypical partners to communicate better, honour sensory needs, and rebuild connection. If you’re seeking neurodiverse couples therapy in Singapore or simply clearer ways to connect, this guide offers practical, judgment-free steps.
The Unspoken Truths About Long-Term Relationships Nobody Warns You About
Long-term love isn’t always butterflies and fireworks—and that’s not a bad thing. From the quiet routines that hold couples together to the unglamorous admin of life, discover the unspoken truths about relationships that Hollywood never tells you with Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee.
Setting Boundaries with Care: How to Say No Without Guilt and Strengthen Your Relationships
Do you feel overwhelmed from always saying yes — even when it drains you? You’re not alone. In this compassionate guide, relationship counselor and clinical sexologist Dr. Martha Tara Lee shows you why setting boundaries is not selfish but necessary. Learn gentle, practical ways to say no, protect your energy, and strengthen the relationships that truly matter.
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.
Navigating Conflict: A Healthier Approach to Couples' Arguments
Conflict is inevitable in any relationship—but how you handle it can strengthen or weaken your bond. In this post, Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee, explores 10 transformative strategies to help couples communicate with empathy, avoid escalating fights, and deepen their connection even through disagreement.
Understanding Boundaries: A Guide for Healthy Relationships
Healthy boundaries are the foundation of fulfilling relationships and personal well-being. Yet many of us struggle to recognise when our boundaries are too porous—or too rigid. In this guide, Counsellor, Paula Brunning, explores the three main boundary styles, how they affect your relationships, and how you can move toward healthier, more assertive communication.
Why People Stay in Unhealthy Relationships and How to Get Out of It?
Why do smart, capable people stay in toxic relationships? The answer is rarely simple. Unhealthy relationship patterns often trace back to early emotional wounds, trauma, and unmet needs. In this blog, Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Shifan Hu-Couble, explores the hidden psychological roots of staying, the grief of leaving, and how survivors can begin to reclaim their lives and rebuild from within.
Navigating the Digital Divide in Relationships
In today’s hyper-connected world, many couples silently suffer from a growing emotional gap fueled by digital distractions. Sex therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr. Martha Tara Lee, explores how habits like doomscrolling and bedtime procrastination are not just tech issues—but deeper emotional signals affecting intimacy and communication. This powerful guide reveals how you can reclaim connection, set tech-free boundaries, and restore presence in your relationship with proven therapeutic tools and mindful strategies.
Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal: 9 Steps Toward Healing
Imagine rebuilding your relationship after the trust you once shared has been shattered. Can it be done? The pain of betrayal—whether from infidelity, lies, or emotional deceit—can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be the end. In this blog, Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr Martha Tara Lee of The Counselling Place Singapore reveal expert strategies to help couples heal and rebuild trust, no matter how deep the hurt. Ready to start the journey? Keep reading to discover how.
Love vs Desire: Understanding the Key Differences for Healthy Relationships
Discover the key differences between love and desire and how they shape your relationships. Learn how balancing both emotions can lead to deeper connection and lasting passion. Explore expert insights and practical tips from a registered psychologist to nurture your relationship today.
To Stay or Go? How Counselling Can Help You Make the Tough Decision in Your Relationship
Are you at a cross-road in your couple relationship or marriage? Are you questioning whether it’s time to bite the bullet and go or give it one more try and stay? Find out how counselling (couple or individual) can help you make that decision.
Cultural Differences in Parenting: Embracing Diversity in Your Family
As couple, we each comes with different family cultures. This difference is even more stark if we are a cross-cultural or Expat couple. How do we navigate the difference in our parenting? Can this difference be a strength for our family?
How to Create a Relationship Vision Board: Aligning Goals and Dreams as a Couple
Do you struggle to align your goals and dreams as a couple? Learn how a Relationship Vision Board can help move you to a common destiny.