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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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Planning the Perfect Couple’s Getaway: The Psychology Behind Travel Success
Planning a romantic getaway with your partner? The secret to a great trip isn’t just the destination—it’s your emotional preparation. Whether you're heading to Sentosa, Bali, or beyond, understanding the psychology of travel as a couple can help you avoid stress and deepen your connection. In this blog, Counsellor, Nicholas Smith, explore how to manage pre-trip tension, communicate effectively, and build a shared experience that strengthens your relationship long after the holiday ends.
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.
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.
Understanding Theraplay: A Powerful Tool for Child and Family Therapy
Do you know the benefits of using therapy in help your parent-child relationship? Learn the what is theraplay and how it can work to improve your parenting.
How Couples Can Work Together for a Stronger Relationship
Do you struggle to work together as a couple be it professional or at home? Learn the key strategies to work together as a couple and how counselling can facilitate this process.
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?
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.
The Importance of Mutual Soothing in Couple Relationship
In addition to learning to self sooth, do you know it is important for couple to mutually sooth each other? Learn how and when to do mutual soothing in order to improve your relationship and marriage and reduce conflicts with Psychologists, Relationship Counsellors, and Psychotherapists of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Understanding How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Intimacy Issues by Lim Swee Chen
Do you struggle to let others become close and intimate to you? Find our how childhood experiences may have an impact and how counselling with a Psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist can help you get to the root of your intimacy issues.
Are you Checked Out? by Stacey Lee Henderson
Do you feel like you have emotionally checked out from your relationship? Learn what next steps you can take to address this shift in your relationship with Psychologist Stacey Lee Henderson of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Detach and externalise from a toxic relationship. Pain is inevitable but acceptance and moving on is a choice. by Jumh Tantri
Are you in a toxic relationship or struggling to get out of one? Counsellor Jumh Tantri share some strategies for you to be able to be detached and exit from a toxic relationship.
My Partner is never there for me when it counts! by Natasha Larkin
Is your partner standing beside you when you are needing emotional support? Or are they often withdrawn and you are continually emotionally alone? Learn what you can do when you feel emotionally on your own…
Rebuilding Trust and Respect: The Cornerstones of Healing in Relationships and Marriage
Trust and respect make up the foundation of every healthy and strong relationship or marriage. Learn how to foster trust and respect with psychologist Stacey Lee Henderson