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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Raising Neurodivergent Kids as a Neurodivergent Parent
Exhausted from balancing your child's sensory needs alongside your own executive dysfunction? Discover how neurodivergent parents and kids interact, 3 foundational co-regulation strategies, and how to build a compassionate home environment.
6 Everyday Habits That May Be Affecting Your Mental Health
Feeling tired, irritable or unlike yourself without knowing why? Sometimes it isn't one major problem but small everyday habits that gradually affect your mental health. Marriage & Family Therapist Zachariah Lail explores six common habits—from doomscrolling and skipping meals to isolation and constant multitasking—and the small changes that can help.
ADHD and Autism: Why Hyperfocus, Interruptions and Mental Exhaustion Can Be So Draining
Many people with ADHD or autism recognise the strange mismatch between time spent doing something and how much mental energy it seems to consume. Hyperfocus can make hours disappear. A two-minute interruption can derail concentration. Meetings, social interaction or sensory overload can leave you exhausted long after the day is over. Counsellor & Parenting Coach Lim Swee Chen explores why ADHD and autism can affect attention, task-switching and mental energy differently — and how understanding these patterns can help you work with your brain rather than constantly fighting against it.
Burnout at Work: Why Capable People Still Struggle
You can be good at your job and still feel exhausted, anxious or unsure of yourself. Discover why capable professionals get caught in cycles of overthinking, imposter syndrome and burnout—and practical ways to interrupt them before work stress takes over with Supervised Marriage & Family Therapist.
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.
"I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore": Unpacking Identity Loss in Adulthood
Feeling disconnected or burnt out? Explore why you don't feel like yourself anymore and how counselling in Singapore can help you navigate life transitions.
The Expat Success Trap: Why Successful Expats Can Still Feel Stressed and Lonely
Living abroad can look like a dream from the outside, but many expatriates quietly struggle with stress, burnout, loneliness and self-doubt. Discover why success overseas sometimes comes with hidden emotional costs—and how redefining success can support better mental wellbeing with Psychologist & Counsellor, Ewelina Sawicka.
Doing It All—At What Cost?
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, busyness often masquerades as success. We cram our calendars, juggle endless responsibilities, and convince ourselves that overwhelm is proof we’re managing life well. Yet many clients in therapy share the same story: exhaustion, anxiety, and disconnection—despite staying “busy.” Beneath this constant overdrive lie patterns that may sabotage wellbeing: avoidant coping, inefficient multitasking, and overscheduling. Let’s unpack how these habits affect mental health with Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, and how small mindful shifts can bring clarity and balance.
Handling Relationship Burnout: 7 Signs and Solutions
Relationship burnout is a silent killer of love. Emotional disconnection, accumulating resentment, and decline in physical intimacy are just a few signs that your relationship is suffering. Learn the 7 signs of relationship burnout and discover practical solutions to reignite your connection and save your relationship.
From Burnout to Desire: How to Reignite Intimacy in Your Relationship
Are you exhausted, stressed, and disconnected from your partner? Learn how burnout affects your sex drive and relationship, and how practical strategies can help you manage stress.
Expat Fatigue/Expat Burnout: The Unspoken Struggle of Living Abroad
Living abroad can be a thrilling adventure, but it can also lead to expat fatigue/burnout. Learn to identify the symptoms, understand the causes, and find ways to manage stress and build resilience.
Recognising the Signs of Burnout and How to Prevent it
Burnout affects over 75% of Singapore residents. Are you one of them? Learn how you can prevent burnout with the expert counsellors and psychologists at The Counselling Place in Singapore
Avoid Burnout in Parenting by Paula Brunning
Are you experiencing burnout as a parent? Learn how to manage your symptoms of burnout with Counsellor & Parenting Coach Paula Brunning.