Ending Therapy: Why You Feel Sad that Sessions Have to Stop
I feel sad ending therapy. Does it mean I’m not ready to stop seeing my therapist? You’ve done the work. You sleep better, feel steadier, and handle hard days in ways you never imagined when you first walked into therapy. Over time, you and your therapist have gently noticed your progress together. You agree that […]
How Does Group Therapy Compare to Individual Therapy?
I’m an existential therapist practising in Singapore, and I often meet people unsure whether individual or group therapy suits them. This choice shapes how you experience support, connection, and personal growth. In my work, I offer both formats, each creating a different kind of space for exploration. Individual therapy allows you to focus deeply on […]
Ending Therapy: Why Saying Goodbye Matters
Most articles about ending therapy tend to focus on practical questions. When is the right time to end therapy? How do you know if you are ready? Should you continue or stop? These are important considerations, especially for someone who is trying to make sense of their progress or their next step. But there is […]
Starting Therapy: What Is a Chemistry Session?
So you have decided that you may need therapy. The next question people often ask is simple but important: How do I begin? For many people, the first step into therapy feels uncertain. You may know you want support, but you may not yet know which therapist is right for you, what the process will […]
Ending Therapy: What Do I Do During My Final Sessions?
In life, we are constantly facing endings. It’s part of our human existence. Some endings are major, others seemingly trivial; some explicitly conveyed, others internally acknowledged; and some with people and things, others with yourself. Throughout life, we might say goodbye to childhood friends that you’ve drifted apart from even after sitting with them in […]
Ending Therapy: When Is the Right Time to End?
One of the most common but least talked about questions in counseling is this: How do I know when to end therapy? Many people feel awkward bringing it up. Some worry it might offend their therapist. Some wonder if thinking about ending means they are avoiding deeper work. While others just really don’t know how […]
Starting Therapy: Here’s What You Need to Know
Starting therapy is rarely a random decision. Most people don’t wake up one morning and think, “You know what, let me try therapy today.” It’s usually something that has been sitting in the background for a while. A thought that keeps returning. A pattern that won’t resolve. A feeling that doesn’t quite go away. Deciding […]
How to Deal With an Existential Crisis?
An existential crisis happens when you start questioning life’s big picture, meaning, purpose, values, or even your own identity. It can feel unsettling, but you’re not alone if you’re wrestling with these thoughts. This guide explores what an existential crisis really is, why it happens, how it shows up in your life, and practical steps […]
Authenticity vs. Algorithms: Staying True to Yourself Inside Systems You Can’t Control
Everyone seems to be on Instagram these days, but it took me about five years to finally join the bandwagon. Initially, I really wasn’t sure I wanted to go on it. The thought of constantly posting, promoting myself, and trying to be “discovered” felt exhausting. Part of me just likes doing things at my own […]
How Parenting Therapy Helps You Respond Not React to Difficult Behaviors?
When you’re in the thick of parenting, maybe it’s after another sibling squabble or a slammed door, the urge to react fast and strong can feel impossible to ignore. Parenting therapy is all about helping parents learn to respond rather than react. Sound like a small difference? It’s the whole ballgame. Reacting is knee-jerk; it’s […]