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Services Provided
Turning the Tide Pte Ltd was incorporated in 2007 to provide psychological therapy and related services including conducting supervision for psychology students and training.
What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or C.B.T.?
The way we think, strongly influences the way we feel.
For example, before we feel happy, it may be because we had some of the following thoughts :
“I am going on holiday today!” or “It’s the last day of term today!”.
Similarly, before we feel anxious, it may be because we had some of these thoughts :
“What if something goes wrong today?” or “What if I don’t do well in my course?”.
Cognitive behavior therapy is used to challenge the assumptions underlying the fear as well as some of the behavior which may be maintaining the fear.
The therapist will work with the client to identify some of these negative automatic thoughts and work through them in order to arrive at more balanced thoughts. Sometimes, there may be some written homework. Quite often, the therapist will also provide helpful handouts for the client to take home and read.
Cognitive behavior therapy is a structured form of therapy and is often used for stress, anxiety, phobias, depression and self-esteem issues.
What is Psychodynamic Therapy?
It is a form of talking therapy and has its roots in psychoanalysis, a term coined by its founder Sigmund Freud (1856 – 1939). This form of therapy is less directive and structured compared to CBT. It can also involve the discussion of dreams if the client so chooses.
This form of therapy is suitable for individuals who are curious about themselves, their private thoughts, fantasies, conflicts and needs and who would like to verbalise feelings and thoughts.
This therapy is useful for individuals who would really like to get to the root of the problem especially if they suspect that the root of the problem lies in childhood or in relationships.
How Do I Know if Therapy is Right for Me?
Therapy can be helpful if you are having issues that persist and are still continuing to concern you even though you have tried self-help or talking about your problems to family members and friends. Even if you have tried a few sessions of therapy before and you think it has not/does not help – like everything else in life, it can be good to seek a second opinion and give therapy or another therapist the opportunity to help you. There is no need to continue suffering when psychology and psychotherapy may provide some answers!
Therapy is evidence-based and the therapist will help you to clarify your issues and help you with coping skills and to look at events from a different perspective. It can happen that often, we are trapped or stuck with events/people that are from the past. Therapy can help clients obtain closure and clarity.
How long will treatment last?
The length of treatment will depend on the degree and intensity of the problem. A simple rule of thumb : behaviour and adjustment problems may take between 8 to 12 sessions; moderate problems between 16 to 30 sessions and serious problems up to a year or more.
It is usually not realistic to expect successful treatment from less than 6 sessions unless the problem is very straight-forward and specific. An example of a specific problem would be a phobia – perhaps a fear of dogs.
How often does therapy need to take place?
The norm is once a week. However, it is not unknown for sessions to take place more than once a week or even less frequently. It really depends on the nature of the problem or the therapeutic style.
How long is a session?
It is usually about 50 minutes, hence the term the “fifty minute hour”. But it is not unknown for sessions to be longer, especially for psychological testing; first sessions or therapy for phobias.
Will I have to lie on a couch?
Sometimes, but not always. In psychoanalytic or psychodynamic therapy, the therapist may ask a client to lie on a couch so that the therapist’s reaction or expression will not influence the client.
Nowadays, psychologists tend to use chairs which face each other as the facial cues of the client are important. If the approach used is cognitive behavior therapy, the client usually sits in a chair.
Do I need to talk about my dreams?
Yes, if your therapist uses a psychodynamic or psychoanalytic approach. However, it is the clients’ choice as to whether they wish to talk about their dreams even if asked to by the therapist.
Get In Touch
Whatsapp us at +65 9651 3729 to schedule an appointment.
Our Address
37 Beach Road #03-02,
Singapore 189678
Sessions
All sessions are 50 minutes.
Please email or text for session fees and days available for appointments. Online telehealth sessions are also available.
Mode of payment
Cash, Paynow or funds transfer on the day of the session.
Cancellation
A cancellation fee will be levied in the event a session is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.