The Covid-19 pandemic which ensues a 2-month long circuit breaker has impacted the lives of many Singaporeans.
Job losses, the anxiety of an unpredictable economy and the inability to go out and have fun have caused an impact on Singaporean’s mental well-being.
Fortunately, we live in an age where talking about mental health is starting to be more acceptable. With open dialogues with ministers, as well as mental health film festivals, there are an abundance resources we can get help whenever we:
- Are anxious about the future.
- Have unresolved traumas.
- Have an intention to harm ourselves.
- Are experiencing mood swings.
- Are experiencing hallucinations.
- Are experiencing depression.
- Other mental or emotional discomforts.
Why should we get mental health help?
Gone are the days where the stigma surrounding people who visit counsellors and social workers. It is a great progress for our society.
With everyone embracing this issue with open arms, our nation can become more compassionate and empathetic. The quality of life can also improve. We measure ourselves not just by our status in society. We measure ourselves based on how happy and satisfied we are.
Hence, it is perfectly normal to seek mental health help. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
Your life situation will get worse if you don’t address your issues
I’m not trying to sensationalise this. However, it is true.
Ever wonder why certain women will end up with men who keep abusing them, or why certain men will only attract women who only want to take advantage of them?
The hard truth is, they allowed it. There was probably some events in their past, usually found in their childhood that they have experienced. Those events have led them to repeat the experience over and over again. Sure, it is easy to say “stop it”. But the experience is so familiar that they may, unfortunately, mistake it as “love”.
Seeing a therapist may help you to uncover patterns that have been preventing you from finding the success and the relationships you truly deserve, which brings me to my next point.
It makes you feel empowered
Successful people do well because they analyse their past mistakes and often get help from people to help them. These people are usually consultants and coaches who provide a fresh set of unbiased eyes and tell them things they need to hear, not want to hear.
Similarly, seeing a counsellor or a therapist can help you confront the issues you don’t wish to see. However, you will emerge out of it feeling empowered. No longer will you find the need to outsource your problems (or blame) to others, you know deep down that you’re the master of your destiny.
Counsellor vs Psychologist
There are several options to get help. Here are 2 of the most popular choices. Their jobs may occasionally overlap. However, let’s dive a little deeper into each one of them.
Counsellor
Seeing a counsellor is much cost-effective than seeing a psychologist. A counsellor at the neighbourhood family service centre can also be free if you meet certain criteria.
Counsellors are excellent sources of support if you need someone to provide another vantage point to an ongoing issue. However, if your ongoing problems have deeper roots, i.e. a manifestation of your past traumas, it is advisable to see a psychologist instead.
Psychologist
A psychologist uses a series of therapy methods such as:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Changing unhealthy thinking patterns to improve your mental well-being and behaviour
- Psychoanalytic Therapy – Created by Sigmund Freud, this form of therapy aims to uncover patterns, events and unconscious thoughts that lead to your current state of mind through active listening.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy – Therapists will move his/her finger around as you follow it while asking you to recall a traumatic life event. It is very suitable for anyone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The goal is to uncover what’s bugging you deep down eventually. If a habit takes 21 days to develop, think about what sort of unhealthy thought patterns and behaviours you have acquired over these years!
Psychologists are slightly pricier. Though, there are also options for people requiring financial aid at the Medical Social Work Department if you are seeing a therapist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
Company | Singapore Counselling Centre |
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| Address | 51 Cuppage Rd, #03-03, Singapore 229469 |
Telephone | (65) 6339 5411 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am – 7pm |
Review 1 | “Had a great session with a counsellor under SCC. Overall a wonderful experience and will recommend to family and friends who needs counselling or just someone to talk to” |
Review 2 | “Friendly and approachable staff. Counsellors are highly experienced and approachable.” |
Company | Scott Psychological Centre |
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| Address | 360 Orchard Rd, #10-10 International Building, Singapore 238869 |
Telephone | (65) 6733 8919 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am – 4pm |
Review 2 | “Rebecca has helped me deal with the death of my mother amongst other things. She is compassionate, empathetic, caring and professional. I have recommended her to friends and my own clients, she does an amazing job. I highly recommend Rebecca.” |
Review 3 | “Rebecca’s person-centred approach was at the core of a genuinely empathic therapeutic relationship during our our 12 sessions. As a counsellor, Rebecca is highly experienced, very understanding and always conducts herself with poise and professionalism. Rebecca helped me to gain insights into my own personality and successfully resolve my self-esteem and social anxiety issues.” |
Company | Maria Micha Counseling Center |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | http://www.mariamicha.com.sg/ |
| Address | 545 Orchard Road, Far East Shopping Centre #13-10, Singapore 238882 |
Telephone | (65) 8189 6386 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 11:30am–9pm Sat: 9am – 6pm Sun: Closed |
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Review | “Seeing Maria will be the best decision you can make for yourself. Over the past 7 years Maria has helped me break free from past fears and embrace life. She is compassionate, sensitive,and honest and has this innate understanding of the universe and how things come together. In me she has gently facilitated a beautiful confidence, enabling me to live in a more reflective way resulting in a life full of opportunities and happiness.” |
Company | Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://adelphipsych.sg/ |
| Address | 1 Coleman St, The Adelphi #04-32, Singapore 179803 |
Telephone | (65) 6250 9833 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Sat: 10am – 7pm |
Review 1 | “I’ve been a patient of Dr. John for over a year and a half, and during this time I can safely say that the doctor has catered to my needs with sincere authenticity and professional care. Dr. John has been pivotal in my recovery and has provided me a safe space to articulate my issues. I strongly recommend Adelphi Clinic for anyone facing any mental issues or emotional problems. The service is fantastic and I could not be more grateful to the doctor and his staff.” |
Review 2 | “I have been seeking treatment with Dr John and Joanna for about close to 6 months now. They have been extremely patient and methodical with the treatments, addressing the important issues at hand first before working on the other smaller details. This has greatly improved my quality of life and brought me back on track from one’s darkest times. The environment is soothing and comforting – a change of pace in the busy city of Singapore.” |
Company | Psychology Experts Singapore |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | http://psychologistsingapore.sg/ |
| Address | 360 Orchard Rd, International Building #10-10, Singapore 238869 |
Telephone | (65) 8722 3369 |
Operating Hours | Weekdays: 10am – 8pm |
Review 1 | “Came recommended by a friend. Very happy of the sessions with Dr. Elefant-Yanni, she helped my daughter greatly.” |
Review 2 | “Sharp mind, strong insights, I warmly recommend Dr. Elefant-Yanni.” |
Review 3 | “Dr. Elefant-Yanni helped me during a difficult period in my life and I’m very grateful for her support through it. Highly recommended!” |
Company | SACAC Counselling |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://www.sacac.sg |
| Address | 15 Scotts Road, Thong Teck Building #09-04, Singapore 228218 |
Telephone | (65) 6749 0400 |
Operating Hours | Mon – Sat: 8 am – 9 pm Sun: 9 am – 5 pm |
Company | International Counselling & Psychology Centre |
Services | Counselling Specialist |
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://intlcounselling.com/ |
| Address | 360 Orchard Rd, International Building #06-08, Singapore 238869 |
Telephone | (65) 6734 6463 |
Operating Hours | Click here to enquire |
Review 1 | “Professional people.” |
Company | Counselling & Care Centre |
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Website | http://www.counsel.org.sg/ |
| Address | 536 Upper Cross Street, Hong Lim Complex Blk #05-241, Singapore 050536 |
Telephone | (65) 6536 6366 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 8.30am-6pm |
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Review 1 | “If you ever encounter any marital or family conflict, head straight here! The warm and friendly counsellors will work with you to a resolution, or not, it’s all up to you! “ |
Review 2 | “Very professional . I have received more than what I was expecting.” |
Company | The Counselling Paradigm |
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| Pricing | Click here to view |
Website | https://www.thecounsellingparadigm.sg/ |
| Address | 6A Hindhede Rd, Singapore 589242 |
Telephone | (65) 8408 0010 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 10.30am – 7.30pm |
Review | “The Counsellor from The Counselling Paradigm is very experienced and guided me to identify key root problems in the challenges I was facing. I was able to move on in my life with greater outlook and let go of the burdens that I had felt for many years. Thank you” |
Company | The Counselling Place |
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| Pricing | Click here to view |
Website | http://www.thecounsellingplace.com/ |
| Address | 105 Cecil Street, The Octogan #07-01, Singapore 069534 |
Telephone | (65) 6354 1191 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am – 6.45pm |
Review | “Definitely the place to go if you need help to work through some issues in your life! ( that by yourself, you cannot handle)” |
Company | SAGE Counselling Centre |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | http://www.sagecc.org.sg/ |
| Address | 1 Jurong West Central 2, Jurong Point Shopping Centre #06-04, Singapore 648886 |
Telephone | (65) 6354 1191 |
Operating Hours | Click here to enquire |
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Company | College of Allied Educators |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | 15 Phillip St, Tan Ean Kiam Building #05-00, Singapore 048694 |
| Address | https://cae-edu.sg/ |
Telephone | (65) 6533 0031 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 11am–8pm |
Review 1 | “Went for my counselling course session here and it helped me tremendously. Central location” |
Review 2 | “It has been a pleasure to study in this school. I really admire how the school make an effort to listen to the students’ feedback and improve accordingly. I’ve gained invaluable insights shared by the lecturers and my classmates. They are engaging, fun and interactive. The practicum centre that I was attached to, was an eye-opener for me as I get to experience working in a special needs school as a shadow teacher. It has given me great opportunity to continue working after graduating and expand my connections in the special education industry” |
Company | The Relational |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | http://www.therelational.com/ |
| Address | 22 Eng Hoon St, Singapore 169772 |
Telephone | (65) 9437 3705 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 8am–10pm Sat: 9am-6pm |
Review | “Good. Cost was around $180SGD per session. Each session lasted around 1-2Hours.” |
Company | STRESS |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://stress.sg/ |
| Address | 7 Straits View, Marina One East Tower #05-01, Singapore 018936 |
Telephone | (65) 9863 9408 |
Operating Hours | Mon – Fri: 10am – 6pm Sat: 10am – 1pm |
Review 1 | “Before coming to see Chris, I was feeling very low and uncertain about my life and my future. I have been struggling with anxiety depression for a very long time, and even though it’s been more stable, it was still not good enough. However, after seeing Chris, I learned a lot of ways of how I can connect to myself and manage my feelings and thoughts better. He helped me to resolve my negative feelings and misguided thoughts that I had from my past experiences so that I would be able to help myself in the future in similar experiences that may cause me to feel the same way. I’ve learned more about myself and what I want for the future which is important as I no longer have to be anxious about the future. It’s a learning process that I have to apply to my life, but I have more confidence now about myself and my future.” |
Review 2 | “I am glad that i chanced upon Stress.sg and met Chris who has truly helped me move on with my life after years of struggling with anxiety, work stress and insomnia as well. To be totally honest, i have seeked professional treatment elsewhere, did countless hours of self reading but could never find the results that i am looking for. All of these costs and failures were taking a toll on my mental and physical wellbeing and i was on the verge of giving up and carry on living my life with these weights anchored on me, thinking that my life is set to be that way. Unlike most of the psychiatrists or professionals i met before, Chris really connected with me on a personal level and cared about my problems. I could feel his commitment in helping me resolve these issues. Although the consultation charges are probably not as affordable as most would like it to be but the value and positive results you get at end are priceless for those who suffer from these conditions.” |
Review 3 | “Chris at Stress.SG is a very friendly and professional therapist who will patiently work with you to resolve your personal problems. Further to that, he will even teach you useful skills to manage future problems in your life, helping you to achieve success in your future endeavours. Each session is tailored to your individual needs and progress, and although the programme consists of only five sessions, I was amazed at what I have gotten out of every session. By the second session, I had already achieved an 80% improvement in my stress level, and there was also a marked improvement in my sleep. Through these sessions, I have managed to resolve my problems and discover my inner self. Being a student, I have also learned the techniques to manage my stress and achieve success in my future pursuits. The programme is worth the cost, and I highly recommend it.” |
Company | AWARE |
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| Pricing | Click here to view |
Website | https://www.aware.org.sg |
| Address | 5 Dover Cres, #01-22, Singapore 130005 |
Telephone | (65) 1800 777 5555 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 10am – 6pm |
Review 1 | “Good place for help related to sexual assault, workplace harassment, legal advice and many other useful support services. They also have an anonymous helpline.” |
Review 2 | “A place to know and approach if you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship.” |
Review 3 | “Recommended for those women who need help” |
Company | Think Psychological Services |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | http://think-psych.com/ |
| Address | 123 Penang Road, Regency House #03-13, Singapore 238465 |
Telephone | (65) 6836 5536 |
Operating Hours | By appointment only |
Company | All In The Family Counselling |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://allinthefamilycounselling.com/ |
| Address | 11 Collyer Quay, The Arcade 17th Floor, Singapore 049317 |
Telephone | (65) 9030 7239 |
Operating Hours | Mon: 9am – 9.30pm Tues-Fri: 9am-9pm Sat: 10am – 8.30pm Sun: 10.30am – 8.30pm |
Review | “Tammy Fontana has got to be the best therapist anywhere. She is kind, gracious and extremely patient. If any expat needs to see a counselor, I highly recommend her. Tammy, if you read this, THANK YOU!!!!” |
Company | Alliance Counselling |
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| Pricing | Click here to view |
Website | https://www.alliancecounselling.com.sg |
| Address | 501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court #04-03 & #03-02, Singapore 259760 |
Telephone | (65) 6466 8120 |
Operating Hours | Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm |
Company | The Lighthouse Counselling |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://www.tlhcounselling.com/ |
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Telephone | (65) 8299 4866 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am–7pm Sat: 9am – 1pm |
Accolades | Top 3 Counselling Services In Raffles Place 2020 |
Review 1 | “The therapist has been very helpful and able to walk me through my concerns patiently. I highly recommend her as I was hugely benefitted by the solutions and approach she suggested :)” |
Company | The Therapy Room |
Services | Psychologist Specialist |
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
Website | https://www.thetherapyroom.com.sg/ |
| Address | 321 Orchard Road, Orchard Shopping Centre #08-03, Singapore 238866 |
Telephone | (65) 6467 8903 |
Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am–5pm Sat: 9am – 1pm |
As Seen On | AsiaOne |
Review 1 | “Therapists who are always finding ways to help the child, provide therapy and support with highest professionalism and empathy.” |
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