05Oct
18Sep
Anxious Attachment: Why You Love Hard, Worry More, and Struggle to Let Go
Written By: Devi Venashinee Muruges, Founder and Senior Therapist, (KB 08444)What Is It?
Anxious attachment is one of the four major attachment styles that shape how we relate in adulthood. It often develops when childhood caregiving was inconsistent, sometimes nurturing, sometimes dismissive.As adults,...
01Aug
Teaching Children Emotional Expression
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)As parents, we work hard to provide and protect our children — giving them food, safety, and guidance. But there’s another responsibility that’s just as important: teaching them how to understand and express their emotions.Emotional expression is a life...
24Jul
Vaginismus:Navigating Intimacy with Compassion
Written By: Devi Venashinee Muruges, Licensed Counselor (KB08444)What is Vaginismus?
It’s defined by involuntary spasms of the vaginal muscles that make penetration painful or impossible, even when the person wants it. Typically, it begins during the first attempts at tampon use, pelvic exams or even intercourse....
02Apr
Thriving in the Age of Academic Stress
Written by: Jenefa Anthony, Licensed Counselor (KB 11780)Academic stress has spread like wildfire in today's fast-paced, results-driven society. Students of all ages are affected, becoming overburdened, anxious, and worn out. Although aiming for academic success is vital, too much stress can...
22Mar
Sexual Jokes: From Laughs to Trauma
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)Sexual jokes.Have you ever laughed at any sexual-related humour, only to feel uneasiness that you can’t shake off later?Sexual jokes often wear the mask of harmless humour, which is now common in many conversations, media and...
31Jan
Anxiety vs. Stress: How to Manage Both
Written By: Rose Mardiah Mazlan (Content Moderator)Verified By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)Are you stressed or anxious? How do you identify whether you are experiencing either one or both? These two conditions are normal for everyone and are often used interchangeably, but they are not the...
26Dec
Anxiety: Is It Me or the Anxiety Talking?
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of second-guessing, self-blaming, or overthinking all the worst-case scenarios, even for a simple decision? You may have thought, “Why can’t I peace out by trusting myself?” or “Why do...
16Dec
Understanding Derealisation: When the World Feels Unreal
Written By: Kelly Chan Jia Li, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00353)Imagine walking through a busy city street, but instead of feeling present, everything around you seems distant, dreamlike, or strangely unfamiliar. The buildings and even the sound of traffic feel like part of a movie or a...
13Dec