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2/8/2023

Tele-counselling with TPC

TPC now offers Tele-counselling services! How it works:
1. Register your interest
2. Get connected with our counsellor
3. Book a session

Why Tele-counselling?
- Convenience: Save on travel time and at the comfort of your safe space
- Accessibility: Whether on Zoom, Skype or Audio call
- Flexibility: Schedule an appointment that suits your timing

For psychological intervention and therapy, face-to-face sessions are recommended.
*Sessions with our psychologist, senior psychologist and psychotherapists, regular sessions are needed for booking.
Contact us at [email protected] for inquiries.

4/21/2022

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I book a session?
You may book a session with us via:
Our intake form “Get in touch!” located on our main webpage
Email ([email protected])
Call (+65 6970 5611)
Whatsapp (+65 8911 3104)

What are your opening hours?
We operate by appointment. Kindly let us know if you have a preferred date/time slot and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Do you conduct online sessions?
We conduct both face-to-face and online sessions. You may indicate your preference when booking an appointment.

What are your therapeutic modalities?
Our modalities vary from our clients individual needs. You may read more about our services provided here.

What are your rates?
You can enquire about our rates by reaching out to us. You may do so via:
Our intake form “Get in touch!” located on our main webpage
Email ([email protected])
Call (+65 6970 5611)
Whatsapp (+65 8911 3104)

How do I get to The Psychology Clinic (Singapore)?
Our main clinic reception is located at 11 Sin Ming Road, Thomson V Two, B1-14, Singapore 575629. The nearest MRT would be Marymount (Circle Line) and Upper Thomson (T-EC Line). The nearest busstop would be Sin Ming Plaza (Busses 130; 410G) and Before Jalan Todak 53049 (Busses 52; 132; 162;163; 165; 166; 167; 410W; 855; 980). Click here for more directions.

Is there carpark at the building?
Yes. There is carpark conveniently located at the building (Thomson V Two). Click here for more directions.

What can I expect during the initial consultation?
Our initial consultaton works as the first session. You can expect:
1. Filling up intake forms, and client-therapist service agreement
2. Consultation session to understand client's background and symptoms. This is different to future sessions which may be more intervention based.
3. Therapist may ask questions to have a general understanding on your situation. Example: What made you want to seek therapy.
4. Discussing what are the goals of therapy. Therapists will discuss with you about the future of therapeutic sessions.
5. The therapist may suggest doing a screening assessment to gain a better insight on any potential disorders.
6. At the end of the consultation, the therapist will suggest possible intervention methods and frequency of sessions that best fit your needs

May I choose my therapist?
Of course! You may visit out our “About Us” page on our website and indicate your preference during the booking process.

What if I don’t have a therapeutic goal in mind?
No worries! The therapist will be able to assist in coming up with goals together with you during consultation.

Do you provide medication?
We are a team of psychologists and psychotherapists specialising in psychological interventions. If you would like to take prescribed medication, you will be referred to one of our contacts for psychiatric services.

Must I have a psychological disorder to get help?
No, you do not need to be diagnosed to seek therapy. Not every issue constitutes as a disorder. Sometimes, even daily life stressors can be hard to manage. Speaking to someone may help provide clarity and relief.

What are your job/internship opportunities?
You may contact us at [email protected] to enquire about any opening positions at our clinic.

Can't find what you're looking for?
No worries! You may contact us at [email protected] if you have any additional enquiries.

4/19/2022

Our Therapy Modalities

Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Summary: Modifying unhealthy thinking patterns, changing perceptions. 
  • Effective for patients facing depression,anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues
  • Targets the cognitive triad of thoughts patients have about themselves, others and future. Increase exposure to positive reinforcements.
  • Strategies to change thinking patterns might include: Learning to recognise one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to re-evaluate them in light of reality; Gaining a better understanding of the behaviour and motivation of others; Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities 
  • Strategies to change behavioural patterns might include: Facing one’s fears instead of avoiding them; Using role playing to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with other; Learning to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body

Mindfulness Based Techniques
Summary: Incorporate skills which allow individuals to be aware of any physical, mental and emotional condition in the present moment, without becoming judgemental

  • Being mindful allows us to notice well-worn pattern of thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that automatically arise because we have been using them for a long time. This subsequently allows us to notice thoughts as thoughts, accept emotions whether they are comfortable or uncomfortable, and gain an awareness that we can choose an action that is perhaps more in line with our values 
  • Increasing our awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and actions that hinder our progress => so we can better engage with those aspects of ourselves, learn to tweak our language, and choose how to respond 


Play and Art as Therapy 
Summary: To help facilitate exploration of emotions/develop awareness/cope with stressors
  • Children: Activities and toys are utilised to make sense of various concepts which may be confusing and challenging to understand.
  • Older clients: having this medium to express oneself through play and art. Can facilitate in exploring emotions

Life Coaching 
Summary: Encourages clients to be the best version of themselves. This can help in developing personal goals, adjusting into a major life transition and seeking professional advice        
  • Seeks to help individuals break negative cycles of behaviour, become more decisive, and ultimately go after the things they feel they want in life 
  • Offers support and guidance to those who feel they are at a crossroads and in need of some extra help to move their life forward in positive and constructive ways => can be for professional or personal reasons

Family and Relationship Counselling 
Brief: Therapists can help clients to understand issues and conflicts in relationships. We provide clients with a safe space to reconnect with one another
  • Provides your family with a safe and open environment to let each member air their view, and help enhance communication skills and familial bond 
  • Family therapy may include visual arts to help little ones understand big concepts

Applied Behavioural Analysis Techniques 
Summary: Help clients to identify self-destructive and unhealthy behaviours
  • May help children with attention/disciplinary issues 
  • May help adults who exhibit any unhealthy behaviours
  • Focuses on improving specific behaviours, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence
  • Commonly used for individuals with autism

Hypnotherapy
Summary: Taps into client’s subconscious mind. This intervention is effective for individuals suffering from phobias, anxiety, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, depression etc.
  • Hypnosis:  A state of relaxation, confusion or concentration in which the conscious mind becomes remote or detached from everyday cares and concerns. 
  • In this relaxed state the subconscious part of the mind is best able to respond creatively to suggestion and imagery
  • Find out more about Hypnotherapy here

HypnoBirthing
Summary: HypnoBirthing is a premium evidence based childbirth program that gives parents tools and education to birth with confidence and free of fear. It is a birthing method that uses various relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis to help women feel physically, mentally and spiritually prepared for labour and birth.
  • On top of breathing techniques, HypnoBirthing utilises visualisation, relaxation and self hypnosis techniques to help the mother concentrate on her body and the birth of the child
  • Reduce the chances of postnatal depression and anxiety
  • Find out more about HypnoBirthing here

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