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Tang Ying
Hi, I’m Ying, a counsellor. I work mainly with young adults, and my primary clinical interest is adjustment/transition issues.
Mark Rozario
Hi, I’m Mark, a clinical Psychologist. I work mainly with adults, and my primary clinical interest is Anxiety.
Diana Petrov
Hi, I’m Diana, a counsellor. I work mainly with adults, and my primary clinical interest is work-related issues.
Annette Chen
Hi, I’m Annette, a clinical psychologist. I work mainly with adults, and my primary clinical interest is Anxiety.
Jitsy Lim
Hi, I’m Jitsy, an educational psychologist! I enjoy working with students, and my primary clinical interest is developmental needs.
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy (ST) focuses on recognising and understanding one’s schemas; maladaptive patterns of thought which leads to unhealthy behaviour and relationships. Drawing from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and Gestalt therapy, ST helps clients identify unhealthy thoughts and their roots. Therapists then work to change these thought processes to promote positive behaviour. Clients also learn…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps clients process traumatic memories and experiences by transforming negative emotions linked to those memories into positive, empowering emotions. EMDR uses eye tracking movements (or other senses, like sound) to enhance the brain’s ability to process traumatic memories, altering how clients perceive them. During an EMDR session, the therapist…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindful psychotherapy that helps clients focus on the present, accepting their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Stemming from cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), ACT helps clients learn to stop avoiding and struggling with emotions, instead accepting that these feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations and should not prevent…
Emotion Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach that views emotions as intrinsic and adaptive, essential for survival and thriving. It emphasise that emotional awareness and management are crucial for healthy behaviour and relationships, linking emotions closely to self and identity. Techniques: EFT helps clients understand and manage their emotions through greater emotional awareness, regulation,…
Mindfulness Based Therapy (MBT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), as the name suggests, incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. This technique aims to help clients in being better able to understand and manage their thoughts and feelings, reducing feelings of distress. MBCT aids clients in recognizing that they are separate from their emotions and thoughts. This separation then allows…