Child Counselling Services in Singapore

Introduction

Have you noticed your child acting differently lately? Does he or she spend a lot of time in his room, withdrawn from family and friends? Does your child seem stressed, nervous, and frustrated much of the time? Maybe your child is struggling in school and cannot seem to overcome the difficulties. Perhaps you have noticed your child acting out in ways that seem abnormal or extreme for his or her age. You’re not sure what to do, and you may be wondering if it’s time to look for professional help.

Normal Concerns About Child Counselling

It’s natural to be a little nervous about taking your child to a psychiatrist or psychologist in Singapore. You don’t want to overreact, endure unnecessary costs, or have your child labelled. Some of your well-meaning loved ones may have told you to relax, that your child will outgrow the behaviour; but if your heart is warning you that the problem is more than just a phase, listen to your parental intuition. There’s no harm in having your child evaluated. If the issue is a simple one that will soon pass, we’ll let you know. If it’s something more, something that requires treatment, we’ll give you a clear view of the problem and let you know about treatment and therapy options.

What Conditions Can Be Treated With Child Counselling?

Your child’s anger, anxiety, grief, or depression could be related to a life event. In most cases, the passage of time will begin to heal those wounds, and your child will achieve a better emotional balance. However, if weeks or months pass without any improvement, your child may need some counselling to help him or her deal with those feelings and move past the traumatic event.

Do you suspect that your pre-teen or teen has an eating disorder? The longer you let the behavior continue, the harder it will be for your teen to overcome that negative mindset and those harmful habits. Swift diagnosis and treatment can be lifesaving.

In the case of autism, the earlier it is detected, the more effective the treatment and therapy can be. If you suspect autism or a related autism spectrum disorder when your child is very young, please bring him or her to the clinic right away for testing. If we can identify the problem quickly, we can start therapy before certain behaviours become too entrenched.

Perhaps you have a family history that involves mental illness. If you see those symptoms in your child, bring them to Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic as soon as possible. The disorder may still be in the developmental stages, and the prognosis is better the earlier it is identified.

Let Us Help You

At Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic, our therapists have specialised training and many years of experience working with children and adolescents. We use evidence-based approaches, as recommended by professional and scientific research bodies. Ms. Kee and the rest of our multidisciplinary team have expertise in a wide range of conditions, and the close cooperation of all these professionals means that your child or teen has access to a psychiatrist, psychologist, and therapist as needed. Adelphi takes an open, accepting, empathic and non-judgemental approach, and we ensure the highest levels of confidentiality, professionalism and ethical practice.

If you would like to schedule a consultation for your child or teen, contact us by filling out the form below.