Private Practice Psychology

“You did what??”
“What were you thinking?”
“I can’t believe you said that!”

One might laugh at the above statements. Or one might be able to relate to these.

Two people are attracted to each other, willing to share time and space with each other, and committed to being with each other and to being there for each other – that’s what a couple is. Age, sex, and living situations are immaterial.

Getting married today seems like the most welcoming event. The congratulations, the planning, the flowers, the dresses, the guest list; all can be exciting… or alarming. Do couples today even know what they’re getting themselves into? What happens after “I do”? Are they well prepared and equipped for what is more to come? After all, no one was born with the skills and knowledge of how to be a “wife”, “husband”, “mother” or “father”.

After the bells stop ringing and the angels stop singing, reality needs to be faced. Many couples soon realise there will be differences in opinions in areas such as financial, spiritual beliefs, leisure activities, friends and social events, child upbringing, sexual and relationship dissatisfaction. Adding personality and character variance, this tends to lead to conflicts and communication issues. On top of that, what about external factors like the in-laws, stress, insomnia, insecurities, undesirable habits, depression and the like? All these has been researched and known to add strain to the relationship too.

Most people have been fortunate enough to live in a happy family for some of their life. Happy families are the bedrock of a strong society and individuals who grow up in one usually become happier, healthier and more prosperous citizens. Sadly, not all of us experience uninterrupted happiness. Who has not been hurt by the breakdown of an intimate, loving relationship? Few of us have not been touched by the divorce of someone very close to us, parent, child, brother, sister. Fewer still by the pain of our own disappointments in love.

Working together with professionals who have been well trained in this area is utmost important. By doing so, one can identify and change any existing unconstructive behaviour, break down walls of communication and learn conflict resolution. One will also learn how to respect and protect each another, grow together and most importantly to rediscover feelings of intimacy and connect emotionally.

During this time we assure you that you will learn more about yourself, your partner and your relationship. You and your partner will become more aware of the strengths of your unique relationship as well as areas of growth. We ensure you that when you choose therapy, when you and your partner are willing and promise to work things out together, your relationship can be yet another success story.

“Love is a decision, not an emotion or a feeling, that if made from the heart will outlast everything.”

“I’ve just been through a divorce, is my child going to be okay?”,
“Why isn’t my child eating?”,
“My child is still not speaking!”,
“My child is hyperactive!”,
“How do I communicate with my teenager?”

These are some of the few worries we often hear from parents. It is our greatest advancement in this 21st century where parents are beginning to show more concern towards child development. Previously, an autistic child would just be locked up at home, with no education, no love, and no hope. Having an autistic child seems like a shame upon the family, simply because the disorder itself was misunderstood or unknown.

We have professionals dedicated and committed to bringing out the best in every child. Whether it is learning disabilities, hyperactivity, trauma, divorce, bereavement, discipline, emotional instability, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, panic disorders, anorexia or bulimia, phobias, mood disorders, aggression, sexual abuse or nightmares, we are devoted to coming up with and facilitating the best treatment or therapy for your child.

As teenagers, it is almost inevitable that they experience “growing pains”. This is the most important time of their life because it is now that they begin to discover and identify with themselves. Some are also dangerously prone to straying towards alcohol, drugs and unhealthy sexual relationships. Many experience conflicts with their parents and find it impossible to communicate.

We also offer career profiling as one of our services, an assessment of aptitude and attitude, strengths and interests. With today’s high expectations, demands and pressures, many teenagers go through a “dilemma” during which they can’t decide what subjects to study, what courses to pursue in college and university. To follow their hearts desire or to complete their parents’ unfulfilled dreams?

Some reveal their expressions through rebellion; others suppress their feelings and emotions leading down the path of depression and suicidal acts.

Having known and worked with so many people with these challenges, our deepest desire is to reach out to these teenagers, encouraging them to accept that this is part of life, and this soon shall pass. In the mean time, we encourage parents to effectively communicate with their children and teenagers instead of harshly disciplining them. It is true that “one does not need love as much as the time when they least deserve it”. This is what we call grace, this is what we call loving unconditionally.

With a combination of Psychology and Family Systems theory, we respect that all children and teenagers are individual and unique; each having their own values and principles in life, each with different characteristics and personality. Yet we also recognise and take into account the prevalence and importance of family, cultural and community influences, as well as our environmental surroundings.

“Within the developing mind,  heart and body of every child is the perfect blueprint for that child’s development.”

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