Addiction Therapists in Downtown Core
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).
I’m Allan (he/him), an LGBTQ+ affirmative counsellor.
I offer a space where you can be yourself, feel seen, and talk about what’s been hard—without judgment or needing to explain who you are.
My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy, helping you better understand your emotions and relationships.
I’m Allan (he/him), an LGBTQ+ affirmative counsellor.
I offer a space where you can be yourself, feel seen, and talk about what’s been hard—without judgment or needing to explain who you are.
My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy, helping you better understand your emotions and relationships.
Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or ongoing relationship challenges, feeling trapped in patterns that seem hard to break. You're looking not just for symptom relief but for a deeper understanding of what's driving your distress, whether it's past trauma or unresolved emotional wounds. You want to heal, build healthier relationships, and live a more fulfilling life. Perhaps you're open to exploring your inner world, reflecting on your experiences, and committed to making lasting changes by addressing both the surface issues and the deeper roots of your struggles.
Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or ongoing relationship challenges, feeling trapped in patterns that seem hard to break. You're looking not just for symptom relief but for a deeper understanding of what's driving your distress, whether it's past trauma or unresolved emotional wounds. You want to heal, build healthier relationships, and live a more fulfilling life. Perhaps you're open to exploring your inner world, reflecting on your experiences, and committed to making lasting changes by addressing both the surface issues and the deeper roots of your struggles.
To most people, the word trauma may be terrifying. In reality, it simply refers to a negative overwhelming experience or experiences. Overwhelming? Yes, any kind of overpowering experiences that cause extreme distress to the body, emotions, thoughts and mental states. These drive our physical and mental systems into survival modes of fight, flight or freeze in order to manage situations that are threatening or jeopardize survival. When left unaddressed, these modes may become the new operating system. Overtime, a traumatized person may get so used to operating in this mode, and it becomes an auto-pilot or default mode for them.
To most people, the word trauma may be terrifying. In reality, it simply refers to a negative overwhelming experience or experiences. Overwhelming? Yes, any kind of overpowering experiences that cause extreme distress to the body, emotions, thoughts and mental states. These drive our physical and mental systems into survival modes of fight, flight or freeze in order to manage situations that are threatening or jeopardize survival. When left unaddressed, these modes may become the new operating system. Overtime, a traumatized person may get so used to operating in this mode, and it becomes an auto-pilot or default mode for them.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind (Quote Fritz Perls). Gestalt therapy has the flexibility in its approach to help hold space for the whites/blacks and greys of life. Together, therapist and client can journey to help you deepen your own perspective of yourself and better understand how you function as an organism/environment field - a biological, thinking, feeling being - and do both inner, and relational work to support you with the challenges that present themselves in your life at this given moment.
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind (Quote Fritz Perls). Gestalt therapy has the flexibility in its approach to help hold space for the whites/blacks and greys of life. Together, therapist and client can journey to help you deepen your own perspective of yourself and better understand how you function as an organism/environment field - a biological, thinking, feeling being - and do both inner, and relational work to support you with the challenges that present themselves in your life at this given moment.
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.
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.
She provides holistic support in addressing trauma, substance or behaviour addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and relationship difficulties.
EMDR - Registered with EMDRIA for Trauma Processing
CCPT - Accredited for Betrayal Trauma Recovery.
Supporting families/loved ones who have a member/partner in addiction recovery.
She provides holistic support in addressing trauma, substance or behaviour addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and relationship difficulties.
EMDR - Registered with EMDRIA for Trauma Processing
CCPT - Accredited for Betrayal Trauma Recovery.
Supporting families/loved ones who have a member/partner in addiction recovery.
Hi, I’m Vaishnavi (she/they), a registered trauma-informed art psychotherapist and co-founder of Ayana Art Therapy PTE LTD. I work with adults, including LGBTQIA+ individual and people from marginalised communities, navigating complex trauma, anxiety, identity, body image, relationships, attachment wounds, and emotional overwhelm. Through art therapy, I offer a gentle, non-judgmental, affirming space to explore your experiences, reconnect with your body, and rediscover a sense of safety and self. Together, we will move at your pace toward recovery and growth.
Hi, I’m Vaishnavi (she/they), a registered trauma-informed art psychotherapist and co-founder of Ayana Art Therapy PTE LTD. I work with adults, including LGBTQIA+ individual and people from marginalised communities, navigating complex trauma, anxiety, identity, body image, relationships, attachment wounds, and emotional overwhelm. Through art therapy, I offer a gentle, non-judgmental, affirming space to explore your experiences, reconnect with your body, and rediscover a sense of safety and self. Together, we will move at your pace toward recovery and growth.
Listening Ear Counselling and Consultancy Pte Ltd
Psychologist, MA, MSPS
1 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Singapore 07
Whether hurting and grieving from a loss of relationship, person or job or fighting addiction or navigating and sexuality and gender identities.
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
Whether hurting and grieving from a loss of relationship, person or job or fighting addiction or navigating and sexuality and gender identities.
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
In my practice, I have experiences working with young adults, adults, LGBTQIA+ community and elders who struggle with mental health issues, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger management, addiction as well as relationship/work problems and many more.
Hi! How are you feeling today? My name is Caroline and a certified counsellor. As a counsellor, I see counselling a part of one’s self-care journey and the decision to seek counselling is a courageous one. I believe that all individuals and their experiences are unique, and see myself as someone who walks alongside my clients as they manoeuvre life’s challenges and work towards self-acceptance.
In my practice, I have experiences working with young adults, adults, LGBTQIA+ community and elders who struggle with mental health issues, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger management, addiction as well as relationship/work problems and many more.
Hi! How are you feeling today? My name is Caroline and a certified counsellor. As a counsellor, I see counselling a part of one’s self-care journey and the decision to seek counselling is a courageous one. I believe that all individuals and their experiences are unique, and see myself as someone who walks alongside my clients as they manoeuvre life’s challenges and work towards self-acceptance.
I'm Shub, a counsellor and Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner in Singapore — warm, grounded, and a little unconventional. Most sessions are a blend of talk and expressive arts processes: visual art, psychodrama and movement. If you're looking for something beyond talk therapy, this could be just the thing for you.
Past clients have included people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, identity, relationships and childhood experiences. If you're not sure whether what you're carrying fits a category, book a free intro call, and we can talk.
I'm Shub, a counsellor and Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner in Singapore — warm, grounded, and a little unconventional. Most sessions are a blend of talk and expressive arts processes: visual art, psychodrama and movement. If you're looking for something beyond talk therapy, this could be just the thing for you.
Past clients have included people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress, identity, relationships and childhood experiences. If you're not sure whether what you're carrying fits a category, book a free intro call, and we can talk.
My commitment as a Principal Counsellor of The Lighthouse Counselling is to guide individuals and couples through their process of growth and self-discovery. I believe that out of vulnerability comes immense strength, and I am here to help you navigate life’s complex emotional landscapes and uncover the resilience you already possess.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on the person-centred methodology alongside psychodynamic approaches to explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present behavior.
My commitment as a Principal Counsellor of The Lighthouse Counselling is to guide individuals and couples through their process of growth and self-discovery. I believe that out of vulnerability comes immense strength, and I am here to help you navigate life’s complex emotional landscapes and uncover the resilience you already possess.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on the person-centred methodology alongside psychodynamic approaches to explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present behavior.
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.
My Breathing Space, is a psychotherapy practice. The word 'Psychotherapy' is derived from ancient Greek 'psyche-therapeia', which means 'healing for the breathe,soul,spirit. If you are experiencing difficulties in your life; Perhaps you are grieving a loss, in crisis, negotiating a transition, anxious, alone and/or depressed;
My Breathing Space, is a psychotherapy practice. The word 'Psychotherapy' is derived from ancient Greek 'psyche-therapeia', which means 'healing for the breathe,soul,spirit. If you are experiencing difficulties in your life; Perhaps you are grieving a loss, in crisis, negotiating a transition, anxious, alone and/or depressed;
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.
Whether you’re struggling with dating, relationships or sexual challenges, we’ll work together to create lasting change. I help you shift unhelpful patterns through practical, focused interventions and significant behavioural changes. I lean into a range of therapeutic approaches to create a bespoke approach tailored to your needs.
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.
Whether you’re struggling with dating, relationships or sexual challenges, we’ll work together to create lasting change. I help you shift unhelpful patterns through practical, focused interventions and significant behavioural changes. I lean into a range of therapeutic approaches to create a bespoke approach tailored to your needs.
I believe that every individual is unique and deserve to have their voice heard. Therefore, I am passionate about helping people to find that voice, and in doing so, discover their uniqueness, potential and hope in their life journey. I emphasised in providing that therapeutic space where my clients feel safe to process their deepest thoughts, experience and emotions in their healing journey.
I believe that every individual is unique and deserve to have their voice heard. Therefore, I am passionate about helping people to find that voice, and in doing so, discover their uniqueness, potential and hope in their life journey. I emphasised in providing that therapeutic space where my clients feel safe to process their deepest thoughts, experience and emotions in their healing journey.
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.
Men's issues include ED, low sex drive, pornography addiction, alcohol addiction and relationship or social challenges.
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.
Men's issues include ED, low sex drive, pornography addiction, alcohol addiction and relationship or social challenges.
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.
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.
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.
How are you feeling? Are you having a difficult time at the moment? I work with a diverse range of people dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship issues, trauma, stress and burnout, grief and loss, anger, low self-worth and childhood emotional neglect. I offer a confidential, warm and calm space to talk about what is troubling you, without judgment, so that you feel heard and valued.
How are you feeling? Are you having a difficult time at the moment? I work with a diverse range of people dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression and low mood, relationship issues, trauma, stress and burnout, grief and loss, anger, low self-worth and childhood emotional neglect. I offer a confidential, warm and calm space to talk about what is troubling you, without judgment, so that you feel heard and valued.
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What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.