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.
You will 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 more 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).
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Dynamics Psychological Practice |
| Speciality | Dynamics Psychological Practice is helmed by a team of experienced clinical and educational psychologists, dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive and personalised services, such as:
Psychological Assessments (cognitive assessment, ADHD assessment, etc.) and Testing (IQ test, personality test, etc.), along with comprehensive reports and professional recommendations. |
| Pricing | Click to view:
· Counselling for Adults/Couples Counselling/Family Therapy Or request more information here. |
| Website | https://www.dynamics-psychology.sg/ |
| Address | 583 Orchard Road #15-02 Forum The Shopping Mall Singapore 238884 |
| Contact | +65 6100 9235 (phone) | +65 9380 6207 (whatsapp) | [email protected] (email) |
| Operating Hours | Monday to Friday – 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
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Singapore Counselling Centre |
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| Website | https://scc.sg |
| Address | 51 Cuppage Rd, #03-03, Singapore 229469 |
| Telephone | (65) 6339 5411 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am – 7pm Sat: 9am – 5pm Sun: Closed |
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Scott Psychological Centre |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | https://www.scottpsychologicalservices.com/ |
| Address | 360 Orchard Rd, #10-10 International Building, Singapore 238869 |
| Telephone | (65) 6733 8919 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am – 4pm Sat: 9am – 3pm Sun: Closed |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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International Counselling & Psychology Centre
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| 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 |
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Counselling & Care Centre |
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| Pricing | Call to enquire |
| 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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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 Sat: 10.30am – 12am Sun: Closed |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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| Telephone | (65) 9030 7239 |
| Operating Hours | Mon: 9am – 9.30pm Tues-Fri: 9am-9pm Sat: 10am – 8.30pm Sun: 10.30am – 8.30pm |
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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 Sat: 8am – 5pm Sun: 9am – 4pm |
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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 |
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The Therapy Room Pte Ltd |
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| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | https://www.thetherapyroom.com.sg/ |
| Address | Orchard Shopping Centre #08-03, 321 Orchard Road, Singapore 238866 |
| Contact | Tel: (65) 6467 8903
Email: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 9am–5pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm |
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One Empty Chair |
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| Website | https://oneemptychair.com.sg |
| Address | Face-to-face: 63B Temple Street, Singapore 058608, Online: Zoom |
| Contact | Email : [email protected] |
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