Attachment-based Therapists in Downtown Core

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James Chia
Counsellor, MSc
Downtown Core, Singapore 17
I believe therapy works best when it’s respectful, collaborative, & real. The relationship we build matters. I aim to build a space where you are supported with care & honesty. Struggles are not seen as personal failures here, but as circumstances shaped by the relationships, systems, & expectations you’ve had to navigate in your life. Together, we’ll work together to examine the challenges - anxiety/depression / relationship difficulties / stress & burnout / difficult life transitions - weighing you down & identify tools that not only overcome them, but allow you to have a fuller, more meaningful life.
I believe therapy works best when it’s respectful, collaborative, & real. The relationship we build matters. I aim to build a space where you are supported with care & honesty. Struggles are not seen as personal failures here, but as circumstances shaped by the relationships, systems, & expectations you’ve had to navigate in your life. Together, we’ll work together to examine the challenges - anxiety/depression / relationship difficulties / stress & burnout / difficult life transitions - weighing you down & identify tools that not only overcome them, but allow you to have a fuller, more meaningful life.
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Mavis Long
Psychologist, MA, MSPS
Downtown Core, Singapore 04
A clinical psychologist with 16 years of practice experience in clinical and forensic mental health, Mavis is adept at working with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges - including low self-worth, mood difficulties, burnout, trauma, parenting stress, sexuality issues and self-harm and suicidal ideations. Her clients often describe her as grounded, and deeply attuned — someone who sees beyond the surface and holds space without judgment. As a mother of four young children, Mavis understands the emotional labour of caregiving and the invisible weight of trying to be everything for everyone.
A clinical psychologist with 16 years of practice experience in clinical and forensic mental health, Mavis is adept at working with individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges - including low self-worth, mood difficulties, burnout, trauma, parenting stress, sexuality issues and self-harm and suicidal ideations. Her clients often describe her as grounded, and deeply attuned — someone who sees beyond the surface and holds space without judgment. As a mother of four young children, Mavis understands the emotional labour of caregiving and the invisible weight of trying to be everything for everyone.
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Yeow May Tan
Psychologist, PsychD, MSPS
Downtown Core, Singapore 07
I believe that each individual has their own unique way of perceiving the world and experiencing the world around them. In addition to symptom reduction, I also emphasise the importance of attending to core issues and the context with which one's distress develops.
I believe that each individual has their own unique way of perceiving the world and experiencing the world around them. In addition to symptom reduction, I also emphasise the importance of attending to core issues and the context with which one's distress develops.
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Meaningmakers
Counsellor, PhD, CMSAC
Downtown Core, Singapore 05
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.
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Listening Ear Counselling and Consultancy Pte Ltd
Psychologist, MA, MSPS
1 Endorsed
Downtown Core, 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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Joycelyn Chieng
Counsellor, CMSAC
Downtown Core, Singapore 07
Are you battling with excessive anxiety, living through a terrifying event or chronic relational traumas? Are you perhaps grieving the loss of a beloved pet or feeling the quiet ache of anticipatory grief? You may be questioning whether you can ever achieve peaceful moments and life satisfaction. You might feel powerless and isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m so glad that you are here!
Are you battling with excessive anxiety, living through a terrifying event or chronic relational traumas? Are you perhaps grieving the loss of a beloved pet or feeling the quiet ache of anticipatory grief? You may be questioning whether you can ever achieve peaceful moments and life satisfaction. You might feel powerless and isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m so glad that you are here!
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Dr. Anthea Tjoa
Psychologist, PsychD
Downtown Core, Singapore 18
I am passionate about working with clients who are experiencing the emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties that come from processing their intersecting identities, sense of self, and relational contexts. My specialties are depression, grief, and trauma (e.g., relational abuse or religious abuse) that can stem from those complex dynamics.
I am passionate about working with clients who are experiencing the emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties that come from processing their intersecting identities, sense of self, and relational contexts. My specialties are depression, grief, and trauma (e.g., relational abuse or religious abuse) that can stem from those complex dynamics.
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Brian J Benjamin
Psychologist
Downtown Core, Singapore 18
I specialize in providing psychological services to children and adolescents. These include neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy. Assessments can be invaluable tools that provide diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and the basis for academic accommodations. The therapeutic interventions I provide to young clients can be used to address a range of common challenges including, but not limited to emotional dysregulation and behavior problems. Based on the client, therapy may take various forms and could entail a talk or play-based approach. I regularly integrate parent or family sessions when appropriate.
I specialize in providing psychological services to children and adolescents. These include neuropsychological assessment and psychotherapy. Assessments can be invaluable tools that provide diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and the basis for academic accommodations. The therapeutic interventions I provide to young clients can be used to address a range of common challenges including, but not limited to emotional dysregulation and behavior problems. Based on the client, therapy may take various forms and could entail a talk or play-based approach. I regularly integrate parent or family sessions when appropriate.
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Sharmishtha Gupta
Counsellor, MA
2 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Singapore 17
Are you feeling lost, confused, or isolated in a world that doesn’t quite understand who you are and what box to put you in? Do you struggle with self-esteem, manifesting as a self-critical voice, perfectionistic drive, or a feeling that you’re never quite good enough? Have you experienced frequent changes in relationships, schools or homes due to your cultural background? I specialize in supporting high-achieving individuals and Third-Culture-Kids in managing stress and anxiety, improving self-esteem, processing grief, understanding and healing from past traumas, and navigating relationship difficulties.
Are you feeling lost, confused, or isolated in a world that doesn’t quite understand who you are and what box to put you in? Do you struggle with self-esteem, manifesting as a self-critical voice, perfectionistic drive, or a feeling that you’re never quite good enough? Have you experienced frequent changes in relationships, schools or homes due to your cultural background? I specialize in supporting high-achieving individuals and Third-Culture-Kids in managing stress and anxiety, improving self-esteem, processing grief, understanding and healing from past traumas, and navigating relationship difficulties.
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Allard Mueller
Psychotherapist, MA, CMSAC
Downtown Core, Singapore 04
You're driven. You've achieved a lot. You're driven. You've achieved a lot. But sometimes, the success you've built on the outside doesn't quite match how you feel on the inside. Past experiences might still be holding you back, impacting your career growth, your relationships, and your overall well-being. At Intune Psychotherapy, we get it. You're not looking for someone to just listen. You need practical strategies and a deeper understanding of what's really going on. And get unstuck, reconnect and rekindle your relationship with yourself and your loved-ones.
You're driven. You've achieved a lot. You're driven. You've achieved a lot. But sometimes, the success you've built on the outside doesn't quite match how you feel on the inside. Past experiences might still be holding you back, impacting your career growth, your relationships, and your overall well-being. At Intune Psychotherapy, we get it. You're not looking for someone to just listen. You need practical strategies and a deeper understanding of what's really going on. And get unstuck, reconnect and rekindle your relationship with yourself and your loved-ones.
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Desmond Soh
Psychologist, MA, MSPS
2 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Singapore 06
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.
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Kristin Zeising
Psychologist
Downtown Core, Singapore 17
I offer individual, couples and sex therapy to those who are having difficulty finding solutions to their problems, find themselves in perpetual negative cycles, or are feeling stuck. I help you to work through the problems so that you can gain more self awareness, coping skills and tools for dealing with the future.
I offer individual, couples and sex therapy to those who are having difficulty finding solutions to their problems, find themselves in perpetual negative cycles, or are feeling stuck. I help you to work through the problems so that you can gain more self awareness, coping skills and tools for dealing with the future.
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Citadel - Therapy for Expats
Counsellor, MSc
Downtown Core, Singapore 04
Living internationally or balancing high-pressure careers can leave you feeling unmoored, stressed, or uncertain. I work with expats, digital nomads, and professionals who want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their lives and relationships. I am a UK-trained native anglophone offering therapy in English and French both online and in person. I have a special interest in cross-cultural therapy and experience helping highly mobile people navigate cultural adaptation and manage challenges related to relocation and belonging.
Living internationally or balancing high-pressure careers can leave you feeling unmoored, stressed, or uncertain. I work with expats, digital nomads, and professionals who want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected in their lives and relationships. I am a UK-trained native anglophone offering therapy in English and French both online and in person. I have a special interest in cross-cultural therapy and experience helping highly mobile people navigate cultural adaptation and manage challenges related to relocation and belonging.
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Joselyn Loh
Counsellor, MSocSci, CMSAC
Downtown Core, Singapore 04
Life often presents us with a series of intricate puzzles to solve. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships, grappling with work-related stress, feeling lost in life's transitions, or confronting the aftermath of trauma, you don't have to face these challenges alone. I provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to embark on their journey towards recovery and healing. Together, we will work through the pain and unlock the potential for personal growth and development. Your story is unique, and I am here to help you craft a narrative of strength, resilience, and transformation.
Life often presents us with a series of intricate puzzles to solve. Whether you're navigating the complexities of relationships, grappling with work-related stress, feeling lost in life's transitions, or confronting the aftermath of trauma, you don't have to face these challenges alone. I provide a safe and nurturing space for individuals to embark on their journey towards recovery and healing. Together, we will work through the pain and unlock the potential for personal growth and development. Your story is unique, and I am here to help you craft a narrative of strength, resilience, and transformation.
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Dr. Nicole Chew-Helbig
Psychotherapist, PhD, CMSAC
Downtown Core, Singapore 15
Join me on a journey to reclaim the power you were born with. Embrace your vulnerability; within it lies the key to finding wholeness amid brokenness and forging deep connections even in loneliness. Remember, true change doesn’t come from fixing what you see as broken. It springs from the brave act of welcoming and celebrating who you truly are in all your beautiful complexity.
Join me on a journey to reclaim the power you were born with. Embrace your vulnerability; within it lies the key to finding wholeness amid brokenness and forging deep connections even in loneliness. Remember, true change doesn’t come from fixing what you see as broken. It springs from the brave act of welcoming and celebrating who you truly are in all your beautiful complexity.
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Corrine Lin
Counsellor, MA
Downtown Core, Singapore 17
My approach integrates trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and attachment-based healing.
Hello, thank you for being here. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're exhausted from holding it all together - professionally achieving but emotionally drained, showing up for everyone else but struggling to show up for yourself. Maybe you're stuck in relationship patterns you promised you'd never repeat. Maybe you're parenting from wounds instead of wisdom. Maybe you've achieved everything "right" but still feel empty inside. I help professionals and working parents heal the roots of their struggles, not just manage the symptoms.
My approach integrates trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and attachment-based healing.
Hello, thank you for being here. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you're exhausted from holding it all together - professionally achieving but emotionally drained, showing up for everyone else but struggling to show up for yourself. Maybe you're stuck in relationship patterns you promised you'd never repeat. Maybe you're parenting from wounds instead of wisdom. Maybe you've achieved everything "right" but still feel empty inside. I help professionals and working parents heal the roots of their struggles, not just manage the symptoms.
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AO Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD
Downtown Core, Singapore 17
Your path to holistic mental wellness begins with AO Psychology. Embark on a transformative journey to holistic wellness with our mind, body, and emotion services. Connect with our certified therapists in-person in Singapore, or online from anywhere in the world in the comfort of your safe space.
Your path to holistic mental wellness begins with AO Psychology. Embark on a transformative journey to holistic wellness with our mind, body, and emotion services. Connect with our certified therapists in-person in Singapore, or online from anywhere in the world in the comfort of your safe space.
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Dr. Kelly Chan
Psychologist, PhD
Downtown Core, Singapore 07
As a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I help people gently make sense of what’s hurting, especially the effects of childhood and complex trauma. When you’ve spent years carrying pain alone, it can feel confusing, heavy, or even impossible to untangle. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. Together, we look beneath the surface to understand the patterns, emotions, and unmet needs shaping your life, so real change can begin.
As a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I help people gently make sense of what’s hurting, especially the effects of childhood and complex trauma. When you’ve spent years carrying pain alone, it can feel confusing, heavy, or even impossible to untangle. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapy. Together, we look beneath the surface to understand the patterns, emotions, and unmet needs shaping your life, so real change can begin.
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Therapy-Help
Psychotherapist, MA, CMSAC
Downtown Core, Singapore 07
Juliana Pang is a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling, with a master’s degree in counselling from Monash University. Juliana has strong experience supporting individuals or couples through diverse mental health challenges in private clinics and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Juliana uses an integrated, evidence-based approach incorporating EMDR therapy, CBT, Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy (EFCT), and Mindfulness. She provides holistic support in addressing trauma, substance or behaviour addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and relationship difficulties.
Juliana Pang is a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling, with a master’s degree in counselling from Monash University. Juliana has strong experience supporting individuals or couples through diverse mental health challenges in private clinics and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Juliana uses an integrated, evidence-based approach incorporating EMDR therapy, CBT, Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy (EFCT), and Mindfulness. She provides holistic support in addressing trauma, substance or behaviour addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and relationship difficulties.
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MindMattersCounselling
Psychotherapist, MA
Downtown Core, Singapore 04
Over time I have honed a unique psychoeducational approach to therapy sharing relevant psychological principles to help clients get a deeper understanding of their issues, facilitating a change in awareness, leading to 'transformational' (lasting positive) change by focusing on the root cause. Using interventions proven to be effective, sessions provide meaningful psychological insights & emotional breakthroughs, enabling clients to address & overcome deeprooted issues that are adversely impacting their quality of life, increase their mental/emotional resilience & be their BestSelf referred to as the 'actualised self’ in psychology.
Over time I have honed a unique psychoeducational approach to therapy sharing relevant psychological principles to help clients get a deeper understanding of their issues, facilitating a change in awareness, leading to 'transformational' (lasting positive) change by focusing on the root cause. Using interventions proven to be effective, sessions provide meaningful psychological insights & emotional breakthroughs, enabling clients to address & overcome deeprooted issues that are adversely impacting their quality of life, increase their mental/emotional resilience & be their BestSelf referred to as the 'actualised self’ in psychology.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.