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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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Is It Just a Phase? A Parenting Guide to Recognizing Early Signs of Autism
Is your child’s behavior just a phase — or something more? From late talking to social challenges, early signs of autism can be confusing. In this compassionate guide, psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains what to look for, when to seek help, and how an autism assessment can offer clarity, support, and a roadmap forward.
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.
Understanding IBS: How Gut Health and Mental Health Are Connected
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is more than just a digestive issue — it’s a condition where gut health, mental health, and lifestyle are deeply intertwined. In this blog, Counsellor, Shifan Hu-Couble, explores how the gut-brain connection works, why anxiety and depression often accompany IBS, and what holistic steps — from diet to therapy — can help you manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.
What to Say to Your Toddler When You’re Emotionally Overwhelmed
What we say to our toddlers in moments when our stress peaks and emotions run high can shape their sense of safety, love, and boundaries. Discover alternative phrases to stay grounded and connect with your little one, even when you're feeling overwhelmed.
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.
Between Worlds: Finding Yourself in a New Country
Moving abroad is more than a change of address—it’s a profound shift in identity, relationships, and belonging. While it can open doors to growth and adventure, it can also stir up loneliness, grief, and self-doubt. Counsellor, Soolin Choi, explores the emotional landscape of cross-cultural life and how therapy can help you navigate the in-between.
Little People, Big Emotions: How to Support Your Child’s Emotional Development
Parenting is full of surprises — from joyful milestones to emotional meltdowns over the “wrong” sandwich cut. In this blog, psychologist & parenting coach, Stacey explores why children experience such big emotions, how parents can support them with empathy and calm, and why these moments are essential for raising resilient, emotionally healthy humans.
Personality Dynamics on Vacation: How the Big Five Traits Shape Travel Compatibility
Ever wonder why you and your partner vacation so differently? One of you loves wandering back alleys, while the other clings to a strict itinerary. These differences often reflect deep-rooted personality dynamics. Counsellor, Nicholas Smith unpacks how the Big Five personality traits shape your travel styles — and how understanding them can transform trips from conflict zones into opportunities for deeper connection.
Why Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard — And How to Build Real Connections
Feeling lonely as an adult isn’t a failure — it’s a reality many face but rarely discuss. Counsellor, Lim Swee Chen, explores why making friends in adulthood is so hard, and offers practical, hopeful steps to build genuine connections.
Redefining Teen Success: Support Their Growth Without Sacrificing Mental Health
Is your teen chasing success—but struggling silently under the pressure? In a world of high expectations and social comparison, today’s teens need more than just grades to thrive. Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Paula Brunning, explores how parents can support their child’s journey with emotional resilience, healthy communication, and a new definition of success.
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.
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET): Step-by-Step Healing for Trauma, PTSD & Imposter Syndrome
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) isn’t just for PTSD—it can also help untangle imposter syndrome, phobias, and complex trauma. In this guide, discover how this structured, story-based method helps weave fragmented experiences into a coherent life narrative, fostering integration, resilience, and renewed self-worth with Counsellor, Jumh Tantri.
Work and Parenting Through the Storms: It Takes a Village
Balancing career, family, and identity often leaves parents feeling underwater—but you're not meant to swim alone. In this blog, Psychologist & Parenting Coach, Stacey Lee Henderson explore how building a supportive “village” transforms stress into resilience, helps you weather parenting storms, and redefines success on your own terms.
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.
Autism in Adults: Recognising the Signs and Challenges Beyond Childhood
Autism isn’t just a childhood condition—it continues into adulthood, often unnoticed or misunderstood. Many adults live with undiagnosed autism, navigating daily challenges like social fatigue, sensory overload, emotional regulation issues, and identity confusion. In this blog, Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee Chen helps identify common adult autism traits, debunks myths, and offers compassionate next steps for self-understanding and support.
Helping Pre-teens and Teens Open Up: How Parents Can Help Support Emotional Expression
Getting teens to talk about their emotions can feel impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. In this blog, Counsellor Nicholas Smith explores simple, science-backed tools—like the feelings wheel and “I feel” statements—that help young people open up. Learn how to guide your child through emotional confusion and foster healthier conversations at home, especially in high-pressure environments like Singapore.
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.
High Functioning, Quietly Struggling
You’re holding it together, doing well on paper—reliable, capable, functioning. But deep down, something feels off. It’s not dramatic, just a quiet tiredness, a dullness that rest doesn’t fix. If you’ve ever wondered why things seem fine yet feel wrong, you’re not alone. This is high-functioning distress—often unseen, but deeply real. And it deserves space, reflection, and care. Counsellor, Parenting Coach, & Career Coach, Soolin Choi, discussed how counselling or psychotherapy can help support you.
Why Emotional Regulation Is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child
Parents! Put your utmost priority in guiding your children to regulate their emotions because these will be their assets. Help your child build resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence—because emotional regulation is their most valuable lifelong asset.
Understanding Vaginismus: Causes, Treatment & Hope for Recovery
Vaginismus can feel like an invisible wall—frustrating, painful, and deeply isolating. But you're not alone. In this heartfelt article, Sex Therapist & Relationship Counsellor, Dr. Martha Tara Lee sheds light on what vaginismus really is, why it happens, and how healing is possible. Whether you're just beginning to seek answers or are already on your recovery journey, this guide offers clarity, compassion, and hope.