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From time to time, all of us experience mood regulation issues, major life changes, complicated relationships or career setbacks.

Cope, heal and thrive with us.

Do it all online. At a time that’s convenient, from a place that’s accessible, and a cost more affordable to you.

Talk Your Heart Out… we are here to listen.

How it works

Why TYHO

Talk Your Heart Out’s counselling and coaching services are 100% private, affordable and of high quality. We offer the following benefits:

Our Therapists/Coaches

Alexandra Oh

Alexandra is a an experienced Therapist specialising in relationships, workplace and self-esteem issues

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Alice Ho Tan

Alice works with a range of clients on long term issues and uses EMDR techniques for effective results.

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Alicia Prescott

Alicia assists with self-development, behaviour change and building respectful relationships

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Alyssa Fernandez

Alyssa often works with young adults (professionals, students) and is comfortable with text based live chat.

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Desieree Makalew

Desieree is a psychologist who helps with self-development and performance enhancement.

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Darren Lim

Darren is an Executive Coach specialising in work-related issues & performance coaching.

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Edmund Chong

Edmund is a Life Coach and Counsellor experienced in assisting with a broad range of issues.

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Elisa Kang

Elisa works on a range of women’s issues, and with higher education students and professionals.

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Karen Chok

Karen specialises in couples counselling, and marriage preparation to build strong relationships.

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Lira Low

Lira works with local and expatriate clients, drawing on her multi-cultural and multi-lingual background.

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Rashmi Kunzru

Rashmi works with local and expatriate clients on various individual and family-related issues.

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Rathi Lieberum

Rathi is a psychologist and works with individuals on a wide range of emotional and behavioural issues.

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Client reviews

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I spent a lot of time online looking for somewhere I could start therapy, and felt so relieved to find TYHO. It is approachable, fuss-free and affordable, which makes the process of starting therapy a lot less intimidating. The write-ups and videos of each therapist/counsellor also helps you hasten the process of finding someone suitable. I’m glad to have found Rathi, as I finally feel listened to, and that my feelings and thoughts matter. I appreciate her quick understanding of things I struggle to verbalise, and also appreciate her breaking down for me any new concepts. I am feeling positive about seeing progress together. Thank you Rathi!

I’ve been to therapy elsewhere before but now I feel like I am really progressing with Alicia. She is very observant and good at picking up cues that I may not even be aware of. She is very knowledgeable in what she does, and she has so much empathy, which makes me feel like I can be more and more vulnerable after each session. Great skills that every therapist should have. I am very happy with my therapist and would highly recommend her. She is also very insightful and very observant in reading in between the lines of what I say.

Lira was very easy to talk to and provided a safe environment for me to air my problems. It did not feel like she was patronizing me or forcing any of her views on me. I felt validated from her words when prior to the session I thought my issues were too small to be problems and I shouldn’t even have signed up for this. Even though the session was conducted virtually, I could somehow feel the warmth radiating off her. I like the immediacy of your service as my school made me wait 2 months for an appointment and I think I might have gone crazy before then.

In the beginning after the death of my husband before I met Rashmi, I did not feel good at all. I used to wonder how I will go through life without my husband and how take care of my children all by myself. I was frightened to face life and felt hopeless and used to think my life was over. Then I met Rashmi and my healing started. She patiently listened to me as I expressed my grief and worries, encouraged me to take one step at a time and re-engage with life again. She gave me all the help and support I needed and gradually I am now beginning to feel much better and confident as I go about re-building my identity and taking care of my children. I thank her for all her help in getting me through such tough and emotionally challenging times.

Alyssa was really genuine; the way she tries to understand me was through easy-going conversations and questions, not invasive/straightforward. She really made me feel comfortable to share my thoughts and worries. It felt really comfortable being able to talk freely and expressing my thoughts and worries. Simple affirmations also helped to make me feel better. Just being able to sense that she was genuine made the whole process easier and better.

Edmund is a very nice and caring counsellor. I feel really happy that I finally seek help after so many years of suffering even though it’s expensive for the therapy but it really help me a lot in my mental health and I feel so much better in life. Thank you, Edmund!!

Hands down to Alice Ho Tan. She is a down-to-earth coach. With her many years of experience and her readiness, she provided me a safe space to pour out my worries, concerns, fears, confusions and many more trapped emotions without judgement. Alice’s willingness to walk through the journey together has helped me gain confidence that things will eventually be fine! One thing that I learned through Alice that anybody and everybody can experience anxiety, depression and burnout – it is ok and there should be no shame in seeking help. Healing is a messy process but it is possible even if that someone has a long history of PTSD.

Alicia is a therapist I would recommend to my family and friends. With her prior experience, she is able to understand my situation and feelings very well. She helped me make sense of how I am feeling and how I can manage them. She makes me feel calm and comfortable which makes me open up to her about my feelings easily. Alicia is very attentive and listens to me. She explains and makes sense of what I am going through. It’s nice to have someone who listens to me and is concerned for my well-being. I also liked that I was access therapy from home.

Alicia was very patient and kind. She was also an excellent listener, non-judgemental, and helped me walk through my thought processes clearly. She created a safe environment for me to talk about my fears and worries which helped me open up to her freely. I liked that we began punctually, and I could do it from the convenience of my home.

I look forward to every therapy session with Alicia as I know she would be able to shed light on any issue I’m wrestling with. She is a warm and empathetic listener, pays attention to details, and draws on a wealth of experience to provide helpful insights and prompts for deeper self-reflection. I’m grateful for her help to get me back up on my feet, and for the safe environment she actively fosters. I feel like I can talk about anything with Alicia, and she’ll always share insights or ask questions that allow me to reflect deeper or consider new ways of approaching an issue.

Alyssa is an incredibly good listener. I feel very safe to pour my heart out to her, without feeling any judgement. I truly felt I got the support I needed. She definitely held the space for me to explore and understand my emotions and thoughts so much better. I always leave each session with a much more elevated mood, and empowered that I’m able to come to a conclusion/ closure with my issues. My experience has been wonderful so far. I was telling Alyssa how TYHO is such an incredible company name; it doesn’t sound intimidating or scary, especially for people who want to reach out for help. At least it sounded like this to me 🙂

Alice does not put herself above the client. Her candor makes the sessions more effective and focused. There is a strong therapeutic alliance because CBT and EMDR suit my personality and needs. Alice is practical and pragmatic in her approach. She is also effective and focused.

Mrs.Rathi Lieberum, is very easy to speak to, she explains each step of the process every well and is both understanding and accepting of how you feel and the fact that it takes different people a different amount of time to open up. Also i have found she is able to make connections between memories and experiences that i did not think were connected but they subconsciously were. In just a few sessions she has made me realize a lot about myself.

I finally have a safe place to voice out what has been plaguing me for years, its a definite relief to find a platform where I do not have to subject myself to tight schedule sessions and it is much easier to manage to get the help I need accordingly to my progress and current life situations or altercations. For my issues where I find it incredibly hard to socialise and often resort to putting a lot more effort to motivate myself to go out, having a virtual session in comparison to a face to face session that requires me to travel out of the way is definitely a key in terms of getting the help I know I need.

Rathi is very experienced. She is able to understand what I’m going through and provides me with valuable insights. I feel comfortable confiding in her and I have been getting better in coping my emotions. She is very patient and does not judge. I am happy to have found this platform and Rathi.

Lira is very intuitive. As self-aware as I try to be in terms of my situation and issues, she is still able to effectively identify the underlying causes and propose methods to help accept, understand and address them better. It has always been difficult for me to try to cope with these issues myself and I always seek comfort in the safe place that Lira has definitely created for me right from the start. I even look forward to my future sessions with her before I was finished with my current session. I am beginning to explore different aspects of myself that I never realised was there, and Lira has been nothing but a darling to share these with and to have her guide me back to the path that I should be on regardless of how turbulent my moods might be. For someone who is reaching out for professional help for the first time, I couldn’t ask for a better Well-being Coach to start my self-love and healing journey.

Rashmi was referred to me when I was going through a turbulent time facing a divorce after a long-standing marriage and managing a new demanding relationship. I have been talking to her via video calls about my relationship, marriage and the emotional upheaval I have been facing the last 3 years. She has been gentle, patient and helped me recognize the abuse that I have faced; to keep belief in myself and be strong and most of all manage the trauma and anxiety and focus on rebuilding my life.

As someone who has been dealing with her own depression alone for a long time, Lira help pave the way for the very much-needed clarity and comfort I needed. She provides a safe and free-of-judgement space during our sessions, which I think is very important. Her empathy, compassion and knowledge further empowered me to be courageous in facing and unpacking my issues. It has never been a great match with previous counsellors for me from the get-go, I’m glad it is with Lira. Lira is great! Her knowledge and ability to pinpoint crucial points during our conversations are really helpful in allowing me to understand difficult situations and thoughts with more clarity. She cares and I think that really matters too.

Rathi is a really supportive listener. I always feel she lets me ramble on, but she is actually quite skilled and is able to tease out the issues that I am facing, and keeps our sessions quite focused. I treasure the insights she has brought to our sessions. I like that the sessions are flexible and I can be speaking to her from home. On bad depression days, this convenience is much appreciated.

TYHO and Lira have been godsends in these strange and challenging times. In our sessions, Lira has been able to provide a safe environment of non-judgment and compassion. She’s been a sympathetic sounding board, and comes armed with much knowledge and a bevy of tools for coping, healing and thriving. As someone who’d been resistant to the concept of professional mental health services, my experience with TYHO and Lira have made me realise that everyone could use a safe and sympathetic space and a knowledgeable companion to work out troubling and difficult issues.

I went to Alice for some relationship problems which I had difficulty figuring out on my own. She provided a safe space for me to share my deepest thoughts without judgement and was able to share her analysis of the behaviour of my partner and me. She is also very patient and was able to show empathy. By delving deeper into my emotions, I feel that I am working towards my goal of self-awareness!

Alice was fantastic as my counsellor. She was incredibly effective – she understood me more in one session than others have been able to over multiple sessions in the past. Not only was she a really competent counsellor, but she was also deeply empathetic and connected with me on an emotional level.

I spoke to Alyssa about my family tensions and work-related anxiety. Alyssa is a phenomenal listener. I am usually more reserved, but I felt at ease speaking about matters that have been bothering me. She listened intently, and asked thought-provoking questions. She fast understood my situation, better than some close friends do, and brought much needed clarity to my thoughts. Would love to see her again!

I decided to give therapy a try after years of hesitation and I’m glad I came across TYHO. As they offer online therapy, it provides a lot of convenience, especially during circuit breaker. Alice is very encouraging and kind, and provides a good listening ear and a safe space for me to share about my problems. This makes me feel more at ease about going through counselling. The sessions have helped me identify some of my triggers, and with Alice’s help, I can recognize when I am feeling down which helps me to manage my emotions better.

I was seeking couples’ counselling and was glad to come across TYHO. I was impressed by the efficient and thorough service I encountered when booking, and our counsellor Karen was also empathetic and easy to talk to. She provided a judgement-free zone for my partner and I to discuss issues, and offered us sound strategies for coping and conflict resolution. I feel more confident in my relationship and would recommend TYHO to others.

I found Alyssa very warm and easy to talk to. She is a really great listener and very empathetic. Her suggested coping strategies were also quite manageable and not too extreme. I felt very comfortable 😊.

I had a good live chat conversation with Alyssa. She is a great listener – she made me feel better as I was able to discuss my troubles with her openly. If you are looking for a setting that is relaxing and without judgment, take the first step and try out TYHO.

Lira listens with a genuine heart in a non-judgemental way. I’m glad that she helps me look at the bigger picture of my problems and teaches me strategies to cope with my anxiety.

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Our Blog

Mental health and body positivity

March 17, 2021

17 March 2021 Diong Zoe Yi Tags: body positivity; self-criticism; counselling Singapore We live in an era where we are …

How To Do 5 Self-Care Tips Better

October 6, 2020

6 September 2020 Zi Ling Tags: self care; life hacks; tips to thrive; This article is a collaboration between Alyssa Fernandez at …

Practising Self-Compassion

August 17, 2020

17 August 2020 Diong Zoe Yi Tags: self-compassion; self-criticism; counselling Singapore Why self-criticism is unhelpful Many of us are no …

Minority of Minority in Singapore: The Struggle is Real

July 5, 2020

5 July 2020 Alyssa Fernandez Tags: ethnic privilege; minority experiences; mental wellness of minorities; Singapore Background I am Singaporean. I …

Courage : Telling your story with all of your heart

June 8, 2020

8 June 2020 Alice Ho Tan We were just signing off from our session, confirming the date and time for …

The stigma around mental health issues

May 22, 2020

22 May 2020 Diong Zoe Yi A recent survey by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), revealed that “one in …

Four annoying “listening” habits

May 10, 2020

10 May 2020 Alyssa Fernandez When we feel depressed, stressed or anxious about a personal issue, we often first confide …

Online counselling – a personal story

April 30, 2020

As an older millennial growing up in Singapore, I did not understand talk therapy, and thought it was only for those with serious mental health illnesses or disorders.

Frequently asked Questions

What is online therapy or online counselling?

Therapy and counselling are done online by having the client talk to the Therapist or Coach via video, audio, or a text-based live chat session, whichever preferred. This allows for increase in accessibility, affordability, and flexibility in scheduling after work or weekend sessions.

How much does counselling or coaching cost?

Please click here to read up about our pricing.

How do I know if I need counselling or coaching?

If you haven’t been feeling like yourself for more than two weeks (for example, you’ve been sleeping a lot more or less than usual, feeling irritable, find yourself snapping all the time, and have been feeling persistently low), a check in with a Therapist may be a suitable option to consider. You may wish to learn more about the warning signs to look out for.

Does TYHO only provide online counselling services?

TYHO also provides in-person counselling. Currently, three of our therapists / coaches are available for in-person sessions. Please click on their names for their full profiles:

Alice Ho Tan (West Coast)

Desieree Makalew (Temple Street or River Valley)

Edmund Chong (Orchard)

What are the available timings and how do I book a session?

Sign up to view the availability our Therapists and Coaches and book your first session. See the Pricing section for our fees, and the FAQs for further information.

If you would like assistance in making a decision, feel free to WhatsApp us at +65 9831 0005, or call us on +65 6502 2840.

Who are the Therapists or Coaches?

Therapists include counsellors and psychologists. Counsellors are highly skilled in applying integrative therapies to assist people in working through their personal and emotional issues. Psychologists use evidence-based strategies to diagnose and manage more serious mental health illnesses and disorders non-medicinally over the long-term. You may find out more about them here.

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