Ho Shee Wai

You've asked your partner to attend couples counselling, but they refuse. Does that mean you're stuck with the relationship as it is? Drawing on 28 years of counselling experience, Registered Psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains how working on your own responses can change relationship patterns, how to invite a reluctant partner into the process, and how to recognise the limits of what one person can achieve.

A child custody evaluation can feel intimidating, particularly when you do not know what the psychologist is looking for or how your child will be involved. Psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains what custody evaluations in Singapore are designed to assess, what parents and children can expect, and how to prepare without trying to influence the outcome.

Many mothers worry that time away from their baby could affect attachment. But does being constantly available actually lead to better outcomes? Director & Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai, shares research across 42 countries, together with studies on secure attachment, offers a different way to think about what babies—and mothers—really need.

Can’t stop replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions or worrying about what might happen next? Overthinking can keep you awake at night, make simple decisions feel overwhelming and leave you unable to switch off. Learn why we get stuck overthinking, how it relates to anxiety, and practical ways to quiet your mind and break the cycle with Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai.

Why can a delayed text, neutral expression or small piece of feedback feel so painful? Rejection sensitivity is often dismissed as “being too sensitive”, but it can arise through different pathways in ADHD, autism, depression and borderline personality disorder. Director and Registered Psychologist Ho Shee Wai explores what may lie behind these reactions, how they affect everyday life and what can help.

Many couples still care deeply for each other — yet feel emotionally distant, lonely, or stuck in constant conflict. Some describe their marriage as feeling more like roommates than romantic partners. Others feel trapped in an emotionally disconnected relationship where conversations revolve only around chores, schedules, children, or responsibilities. What happened to the passion, closeness, and emotional intimacy that once felt effortless? Psychologist Ho Shee Wai shares why sometimes, love alone is not enough to sustain a healthy relationship over time.

Many parents feel frustrated when their child seems to ignore instructions. Whether it’s a young child absorbed in play or a teenager who appears to tune out completely, these moments can easily turn into repeated reminders, raised voices, or power struggles. Yet children often struggle to respond not because they refuse to cooperate, but because of developmental, emotional, or attention-related factors. Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai, shares how understanding what may be happening beneath the surface can help parents respond in ways that encourage cooperation while strengthening the parent-child relationship.

Many parents don’t feel burnt out — they feel lost. Somewhere between caring for everyone else, they stop recognising themselves. This quiet identity shift — sometimes called a parent identity crisis — is more common than people realise. Psychologist Ho Shee Wai explains why it happens and how you can find your way back.