Depression Therapists in Bukit Merah

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Samantha Tay Psychological Consultancy
Psychologist, PsychD
Bukit Merah, Singapore 07
Samantha is a clinical psychologist, she believes the same procedure cannot work on everyone as everybody is unique. For this reason, she goes the extra mile and modifies her techniques to cater to the very personal needs of her clients. She sometimes uses multiple techniques and a combination of them to provide her clients with whatever suits the best to them.  Hypnosis, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic are some of the methods she uses. She considers the goal of her practice is to see her clients living a fulfilling life and enjoying it at its best within themselves and with their loved ones.
Samantha is a clinical psychologist, she believes the same procedure cannot work on everyone as everybody is unique. For this reason, she goes the extra mile and modifies her techniques to cater to the very personal needs of her clients. She sometimes uses multiple techniques and a combination of them to provide her clients with whatever suits the best to them.  Hypnosis, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic are some of the methods she uses. She considers the goal of her practice is to see her clients living a fulfilling life and enjoying it at its best within themselves and with their loved ones.
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Parampreet Kaur Sandhu
Psychologist, PhD, MSPS
Serves Area
We all tend to make mistakes and we all suffer from problems like depression, anxiety etc
I believe that each one of us has an inbuilt potential to lead a happy life in all circumstances. But many times because of increased stress and tension in life (either due to workplace or family issues) we find it difficult to access that potential within and thus, we suffer from different health problems. My passion is to help individuals & couples come out of their problems & rediscover happiness in their life. From my personal experience of 8+ years, I can confidently say that taking help during the difficult times and using the psychological services can save an individual from many personal and professional problems.
We all tend to make mistakes and we all suffer from problems like depression, anxiety etc
I believe that each one of us has an inbuilt potential to lead a happy life in all circumstances. But many times because of increased stress and tension in life (either due to workplace or family issues) we find it difficult to access that potential within and thus, we suffer from different health problems. My passion is to help individuals & couples come out of their problems & rediscover happiness in their life. From my personal experience of 8+ years, I can confidently say that taking help during the difficult times and using the psychological services can save an individual from many personal and professional problems.
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The Psychology Practice, Singapore
Psychologist, PsychD, MSPS
Serves Area
At The Psychology Practice - We provide a secure reliable space to work through your concerns. Founded by a team of clinical psychologists, The Psychology Practice is a psychological consultancy practice and home to popular Psychology Practice Log (PLOG) which chronicles interesting and important clinical issues, news and articles for public, as well as professional consumption. Sensitive to the individual and cultural needs of Singaporeans and expatriates. Our senior-level psychologists are experienced and highly-trained mental health practitioners, who know what it’s like to be appreciate and treat both local and foreign concerns.
At The Psychology Practice - We provide a secure reliable space to work through your concerns. Founded by a team of clinical psychologists, The Psychology Practice is a psychological consultancy practice and home to popular Psychology Practice Log (PLOG) which chronicles interesting and important clinical issues, news and articles for public, as well as professional consumption. Sensitive to the individual and cultural needs of Singaporeans and expatriates. Our senior-level psychologists are experienced and highly-trained mental health practitioners, who know what it’s like to be appreciate and treat both local and foreign concerns.
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Asa Sanderson Bacp Accredited
Psychotherapist, MSc
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Asa, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, qualified mediator and NLP coach. I specialise in dating, relationships, and marriage challenges such as intimacy and sexual difficulties, low desire, infidelity, trust issues, sexual/ pornography addiction, ED and performance anxiety. I offer practical, action-based support with direct, meaningful interventions that get to the core of the problem. I have over ten years’ experience across diverse contexts, including LGBTQIA+ identities, mixed-orientation relationships, faith and culture.Do you keep repeating unwanted patterns to manage difficult feelings? Are you ready to grow?
Hi, I’m Asa, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, qualified mediator and NLP coach. I specialise in dating, relationships, and marriage challenges such as intimacy and sexual difficulties, low desire, infidelity, trust issues, sexual/ pornography addiction, ED and performance anxiety. I offer practical, action-based support with direct, meaningful interventions that get to the core of the problem. I have over ten years’ experience across diverse contexts, including LGBTQIA+ identities, mixed-orientation relationships, faith and culture.Do you keep repeating unwanted patterns to manage difficult feelings? Are you ready to grow?
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Prospect Music Therapy
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
Done with talk therapy? Music can do better. I am a trauma-aware, cultural-sensitive music therapist. I understand that therapy is hard work and it is great you are reaching out for support. Music therapy is a modality that taps into your unconscious headspace. Some 95 per cent of thought happens below the radar. By exploring life issues within your unconscious headspace, you essentially access the neuro-powerhouse to gain new insights, beat your bad habits and address unconscious biases. The power to heal resides in you.
Done with talk therapy? Music can do better. I am a trauma-aware, cultural-sensitive music therapist. I understand that therapy is hard work and it is great you are reaching out for support. Music therapy is a modality that taps into your unconscious headspace. Some 95 per cent of thought happens below the radar. By exploring life issues within your unconscious headspace, you essentially access the neuro-powerhouse to gain new insights, beat your bad habits and address unconscious biases. The power to heal resides in you.
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Siang-Hui Quah
Counsellor, MA, CMSAC
1 Endorsed
Bukit Merah, Singapore 10
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from themselves after experiencing trauma or a life crisis. They may struggle to regain a sense of control in their lives. I specialise in affordable, trauma-focused counselling and my approach centres on creating a safe and non judgmental space where they can rebuild their emotional resilience and begin healing at their own pace.
Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and disconnected from themselves after experiencing trauma or a life crisis. They may struggle to regain a sense of control in their lives. I specialise in affordable, trauma-focused counselling and my approach centres on creating a safe and non judgmental space where they can rebuild their emotional resilience and begin healing at their own pace.
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Listening Ear Counselling and Consultancy Pte Ltd
Psychologist, MA, MSPS
1 Endorsed
Bukit Merah, Singapore 07
A therapist with a difference. The past 21 years in this field have taught me that besides being professional, well trained, a therapist has to be genuinely humane, humble, approachable, and compassionate with a sense of humour, whilst supporting, walking with clients on their journey to wellness. I don’t give advice, because I believe each client is the expert of their own lives. No individual person is a problem but a problem is a problem and my job is to help clients recover remember and reclaim their agency. I was not there at the start nor can change it but I can be there to empower you with choices where and how you finish
A therapist with a difference. The past 21 years in this field have taught me that besides being professional, well trained, a therapist has to be genuinely humane, humble, approachable, and compassionate with a sense of humour, whilst supporting, walking with clients on their journey to wellness. I don’t give advice, because I believe each client is the expert of their own lives. No individual person is a problem but a problem is a problem and my job is to help clients recover remember and reclaim their agency. I was not there at the start nor can change it but I can be there to empower you with choices where and how you finish
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Dr. Louise Diana Baker-Martins
Verified Verified
Bukit Merah, Singapore 07
Clinical Sleep Psychologist. Compassionate, evidence-based psychological treatment for people struggling with sleep difficulties. I understand the complex interactions between sleep, mental and physical health, and the importance of specialist assessment and personalised interventions. I have doctoral training in Clinical Psychology and a PhD from research into insomnia, anxiety and cognitive function. I have worked with sleep for many years, accredited in the field of Behavioural Sleep Medicine through the European Sleep Research Society.
Clinical Sleep Psychologist. Compassionate, evidence-based psychological treatment for people struggling with sleep difficulties. I understand the complex interactions between sleep, mental and physical health, and the importance of specialist assessment and personalised interventions. I have doctoral training in Clinical Psychology and a PhD from research into insomnia, anxiety and cognitive function. I have worked with sleep for many years, accredited in the field of Behavioural Sleep Medicine through the European Sleep Research Society.
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Oliver Ackermann
Psychotherapist, MA, CMSAC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients often feel stuck in patterns such as addiction, compulsive behaviours, anxiety, OCD, depression, or unresolved trauma.
I help clients struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviours, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and depression. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate mindfulness, CBT, motivational interviewing, and attachment-focused EMDR to support healing at both symptom and root levels, fostering safety, resilience, and lasting change.
My clients often feel stuck in patterns such as addiction, compulsive behaviours, anxiety, OCD, depression, or unresolved trauma.
I help clients struggling with addiction, compulsive behaviours, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and depression. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate mindfulness, CBT, motivational interviewing, and attachment-focused EMDR to support healing at both symptom and root levels, fostering safety, resilience, and lasting change.
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Regina Wong
Counsellor, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m a board-certified US-Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in trauma, relationship/family issues, abuse, addictions (alcohol, substances, gambling, sex, porn, gaming, etc), grief, self-harming behaviors, bipolar disorder, gender/sexuality issues, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
I worked in Chicago’s Northwestern Medicine behavioral hospitals (2020-2025) helping those in mental health crisis. Previously I worked at a non-profit organization for 20 years serving socially disadvantaged in my home country Singapore and Asian countries. I am an attachment-focused EMDR practitioner trained by The EMDR Institute Inc. (USA).
I’m a board-certified US-Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in trauma, relationship/family issues, abuse, addictions (alcohol, substances, gambling, sex, porn, gaming, etc), grief, self-harming behaviors, bipolar disorder, gender/sexuality issues, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
I worked in Chicago’s Northwestern Medicine behavioral hospitals (2020-2025) helping those in mental health crisis. Previously I worked at a non-profit organization for 20 years serving socially disadvantaged in my home country Singapore and Asian countries. I am an attachment-focused EMDR practitioner trained by The EMDR Institute Inc. (USA).
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Dian Handayani
Psychotherapist, ATAS
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
"I did not change, I just woke up" (Anonymous). At some point in your life, you can be stuck in a rut and hungry to move forward and find something (be it a personal issue, work, relationship, sexual connection) that is more fulfilling and meaningful. You have read all the self-help books, journaled, and attended retreats yet still feel something amiss. The "old ways" of living and being that used to be helpful have no longer served their function and lost their spark.
"I did not change, I just woke up" (Anonymous). At some point in your life, you can be stuck in a rut and hungry to move forward and find something (be it a personal issue, work, relationship, sexual connection) that is more fulfilling and meaningful. You have read all the self-help books, journaled, and attended retreats yet still feel something amiss. The "old ways" of living and being that used to be helpful have no longer served their function and lost their spark.
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Preshela Palanyandy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I use rapid transformation method and will teach the skills to overcome anxiety/ depression, lack of self-worth/self-esteem, loveless relationship, breakup/divorce, etc.
You can't seem to quiet the thoughts in your head. You keep replaying different scenarios. You analyze what you could have done differently. Some days you barely recognize yourself . The guilt is eating you up inside. Your thoughts keep you isolated and feeling lonely. You feel unsatisfied in your relationships. How can you possibly give anything to someone else when you are feeling this way? There's so much you need to get done but you feel stuck and unmotivated. You lay awake at night overthinking. You wake up feeling hopeless, unsure how you will get through another day.
I use rapid transformation method and will teach the skills to overcome anxiety/ depression, lack of self-worth/self-esteem, loveless relationship, breakup/divorce, etc.
You can't seem to quiet the thoughts in your head. You keep replaying different scenarios. You analyze what you could have done differently. Some days you barely recognize yourself . The guilt is eating you up inside. Your thoughts keep you isolated and feeling lonely. You feel unsatisfied in your relationships. How can you possibly give anything to someone else when you are feeling this way? There's so much you need to get done but you feel stuck and unmotivated. You lay awake at night overthinking. You wake up feeling hopeless, unsure how you will get through another day.
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Francisca Chiang
Psychotherapist, MA, CMSAC
Serves Area
Some of these issues are depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, attachment issues etc.
I am a certified EMDR therapist in Singapore. My main modality is EMDR, alongside with parts work and expressive art approaches. Pls do visit my website for more information.
Some of these issues are depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, attachment issues etc.
I am a certified EMDR therapist in Singapore. My main modality is EMDR, alongside with parts work and expressive art approaches. Pls do visit my website for more information.
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Attic In Progress LLP
Psychotherapist, MSc, MMSAC
Serves Area
1) Clinical Psychotherapist (Private Practitioner) - Psychoregulative work - Psychosocial - DAS impairment 2) Locum, NHG Hospital - Specialist outpatient clinic - Dementia, Memory clinic - Acute care, Rehabilitative (Geriatric) 3) Locum, Happee Hearts IDH Clinic - Person with intellectual disability - Caregiver support - Treatment plan - Allied health supervision Area of practice/ interest. Geriatric, Dementia, Palliative, Mental wellness, Intellectual disability care/support Goal, to empowering homeostasis restorative care
1) Clinical Psychotherapist (Private Practitioner) - Psychoregulative work - Psychosocial - DAS impairment 2) Locum, NHG Hospital - Specialist outpatient clinic - Dementia, Memory clinic - Acute care, Rehabilitative (Geriatric) 3) Locum, Happee Hearts IDH Clinic - Person with intellectual disability - Caregiver support - Treatment plan - Allied health supervision Area of practice/ interest. Geriatric, Dementia, Palliative, Mental wellness, Intellectual disability care/support Goal, to empowering homeostasis restorative care
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Dr. Isabelle Gaffney
Counsellor, PhD, CMSAC
Serves Area
I use a Trauma-Informed EMDR approach to treat clients dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, negative self-beliefs, interpersonal struggles, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation stemming from acute or complex trauma.
Are you struggling to stay focused, be happy, and trust others? Do you get flashbacks and intrusive thoughts? You may be fed up with procrastinating at work, feeling cut off from other people or being angry and snappy a lot of the time. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start seeking deep and meaningful relationships and put the past behind you. You’re ready to feel more confident at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to love who you are and be hopeful and optimistic about the future.
I use a Trauma-Informed EMDR approach to treat clients dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, negative self-beliefs, interpersonal struggles, eating disorders, and suicidal ideation stemming from acute or complex trauma.
Are you struggling to stay focused, be happy, and trust others? Do you get flashbacks and intrusive thoughts? You may be fed up with procrastinating at work, feeling cut off from other people or being angry and snappy a lot of the time. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start seeking deep and meaningful relationships and put the past behind you. You’re ready to feel more confident at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you’re ready to love who you are and be hopeful and optimistic about the future.
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Dr. Daniela Schreier
Psychologist, MSPS
Serves Area
Hello, I am DrD! Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, I work with high-functioning adults & couples of diverse backgrounds. As former international business and PR professional, I specialize in C-Suite concerns such as burnout, life-work balance and relationship management for individuals, couples, and corporations. Life transitions & partner issues including peaceful uncoupling, separation, divorce and child custody evaluation are my interests; I discuss existential issues related to the meaning of life such as aging, loss, grief. My clinical & academic interest is clinical diagnosis with focus on challenging personal styles.
Hello, I am DrD! Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, I work with high-functioning adults & couples of diverse backgrounds. As former international business and PR professional, I specialize in C-Suite concerns such as burnout, life-work balance and relationship management for individuals, couples, and corporations. Life transitions & partner issues including peaceful uncoupling, separation, divorce and child custody evaluation are my interests; I discuss existential issues related to the meaning of life such as aging, loss, grief. My clinical & academic interest is clinical diagnosis with focus on challenging personal styles.
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Steven Dunn Msc Mbacp
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I specialise in mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress and men's related issues.
Life constantly provides difficult situations that can bring emotional and psychological challenges. It can be hard to work through situations alone and often, those closest to us can be too involved to lean on for support. I provide Psychotherapy sessions helping you to grow into the best version of yourself in uplifting, progressive therapy sessions.
I specialise in mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress and men's related issues.
Life constantly provides difficult situations that can bring emotional and psychological challenges. It can be hard to work through situations alone and often, those closest to us can be too involved to lean on for support. I provide Psychotherapy sessions helping you to grow into the best version of yourself in uplifting, progressive therapy sessions.
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Martin Williams
Counsellor, CMSAC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We provide support to clients suffering from a range of issues that most of us face at some time, including stress & anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, academic/work issues, trauma & poor personal boundaries.
If you find yourself in need of support in any aspect of your life, Harmony Counselling offers a flexible, affordable and relationship-based approach to Counselling Therapy. We create a comfortable and respectful environment in which you will gain clarity about what you are facing, restore balance in your life and, ultimately, experience healing and growth.
We provide support to clients suffering from a range of issues that most of us face at some time, including stress & anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, academic/work issues, trauma & poor personal boundaries.
If you find yourself in need of support in any aspect of your life, Harmony Counselling offers a flexible, affordable and relationship-based approach to Counselling Therapy. We create a comfortable and respectful environment in which you will gain clarity about what you are facing, restore balance in your life and, ultimately, experience healing and growth.
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ValueTherapy.Net - Wei Ling
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Do you need a breakthrough? Are you on the edge of burnout? On the same wheel of thought patterns? It is time to see yourself on a different roadmap. Mental Health is treatable. Hi, I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 12 years full time working frontline. I have worked with and received some of the best supervision from Dr David Powell, Marjorie Nixon, David Smallwood, and Dr Sigmund Burzynski, a top EMDR expert. My approach is holistic encompassing clinical and eclectic forms such as EMDR, Induction, CBT, IFS, and other effective methods.
Do you need a breakthrough? Are you on the edge of burnout? On the same wheel of thought patterns? It is time to see yourself on a different roadmap. Mental Health is treatable. Hi, I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 12 years full time working frontline. I have worked with and received some of the best supervision from Dr David Powell, Marjorie Nixon, David Smallwood, and Dr Sigmund Burzynski, a top EMDR expert. My approach is holistic encompassing clinical and eclectic forms such as EMDR, Induction, CBT, IFS, and other effective methods.
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Jackie Wong
Psychotherapist, MA, CMSAC
Serves Area
I also work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, procrastination, work stress, burnout, phobia, etc.
SimpliBeing believe healing begins when the mind and body are in harmony. Life often presents challenges beyond our control. The weight of "what happened inside us" can feel like an anchor. Our mission is to help you let go of those anchors & rediscover your inherent strength. Our practice is rooted in Trauma-Informed Care, We prioritize your safety and pace, understanding that your coping mechanisms are adaptive strategies your mind created to survive, not "dysfunctions." Through Mindfulness, we help you "install peace" in the present moment, learn to co-exist with pain rather than repelling it; allow that pain to final transform.
I also work with clients who experience depression, anxiety, procrastination, work stress, burnout, phobia, etc.
SimpliBeing believe healing begins when the mind and body are in harmony. Life often presents challenges beyond our control. The weight of "what happened inside us" can feel like an anchor. Our mission is to help you let go of those anchors & rediscover your inherent strength. Our practice is rooted in Trauma-Informed Care, We prioritize your safety and pace, understanding that your coping mechanisms are adaptive strategies your mind created to survive, not "dysfunctions." Through Mindfulness, we help you "install peace" in the present moment, learn to co-exist with pain rather than repelling it; allow that pain to final transform.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.