Stages of life transition (Adulthood, Relationship, Love, Family, Children)
Low confidence
Lack of coping skills
Change of lifestyle, due to physical, mental or environmental factor
Difficulty in adapting to a new lifestyle or environment
Life Crisis
Unexpected life event
Losing a loved one
Retrenchment
Losing ability or capability you once have
Views and values being challenged and changed
Unhealthy habits and behavior
Child related
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)
ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)
Behavioral Issues
Learning Disorder
Developmental Disorder
Couple / Marital
Romantic couple relationship
Marital relationship
Communication break down
Conflict and arguments
Trust and commitment
No satisfaction between over various issues (Money, sex, house chores, parenting and others)
Family
Communication break down
Expectation of each family members
Role and responsibility
No satisfaction between family members
Various stress source (money, parenting, use of alcohol and drugs, care-taking and other)
Interpersonal
Avoid interaction with people
Fear of interpersonal relationship
Difficult in listening and understanding other
Belief do not need social interaction
Overly confident of being "right"
Trauma
Shocking life situation
Unexpected incidents in the past
Unable to prevent the situation
Physical, mental or spiritual wound still exist
Losing the ability to recover to the "old self"
Bad memories of incidents often occur
Misuse of drugs and alcohol
Mental Health Disorder
Depression
Anxiety
Panic / Phobias
Traumatic Stress
Obsessive Compulsive
Eating/ Anorexia/ Bulimia
Addiction
Sexuality
Schizophrenia
Personality
Psychological Approaches
The treatment methods targets individual's thought, emotion and behaviour. The treatment is delivered through an array of different psychological approaches based on your counsellor's professional qualification and area of interest.
Psychotherapy/Counselling is often referred to as ‘talk-therapy’ where a client consults a mental health professional, such as a psychotherapist or counsellor, on various issues involving emotional, thoughts and/or behavioural difficulties. It can be one-to-one, group or couple meetings.
The aim of psychotherapy/counselling is to provide a safe and comfortable space for the client to express their thoughts and emotions, to facilitate clients to gain new insights into their difficulties, develop better coping skills and to improve the client’s overall functioning.
In this segment, the term counselling is used to refer to both psychotherapy/counselling.
Who can receive Counselling?
Counselling is for anyone who is going through a period of sadness, worry or stress. People can also seek counselling to work on changing harmful behaviours and thoughts or to gain better awareness of themselves. Common problems where people seek counselling are (but not limited to) mood and emotional problems, anxiety and worries, grief, relationship issues, work related stress, addiction and other behavioural problems, decision making or adjustment issues, etc.
Anyone below 18 years old is required to obtain consent from their primary caregivers before the initiation of counselling.
How long does counselling usually lasts?
Each counselling session takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. On average, the counselling process would take about 6 to 12 sessions; however, it could be longer depending on the nature of the client’s problem, their need and resources.
What
happen during the first session?
In the first session, the counsellor would work to establish an initial impression of the client and his/her problems. The client would be asked to share about their difficulties and personal background information.
In cases of clients below 18 years old, caregivers would usually be approached to share relevant information related to the client’s problem. The client or caregivers may also be asked to discuss their goals in counselling as well as the tentative treatment plan.
Counselling goals and treatment plan may be modified or refined as the therapeutic process develops.
Will
I feel better after my first appointment?
In most cases, client may feel sense of relief after talking to the counsellor during the first session but in some, they may feel a sense of discomfort as they have to re-experience their problems while speaking to the counsellor.
Clients are advised to speak to their counsellor if they have this concern.
What
about privacy and confidentiality?
The counsellor take responsibilities in ensuring all clients’ information are held as private and confidential. Information related to the client will only be released to any third party with the client’s consent. However, confidential may be breached if the counsellor in-charge of the case has reason to suspect that the client may be at risk of harming themselves or others (i.e. suicidal/homicidal disclosure, child or elderly abuse) or if ordered/subpoenaed by the court to do so.
Further explanation of privacy and confidentiality will be in our Informed Consent form which will be explained prior to any counselling provided.