6 Benefits of Therapy Services in Singapore for Busy Professionals
Last Updated on May 23, 2025 by Prath
Reviewed by April Justice, LICSW
- Published on 23 May 2025
Did you know that nearly half of the employees in Singapore feel mentally and physically exhausted due to work?
Let’s be honest – the working life in Singapore can be busy. While your short coffee breaks and getaways can help a little, they don’t really solve issues like burnout and work stress.
In fact, exhaustion is one of the three main symptoms of burnout. You may feel like you can take on more work, but you never know when the signs start to worsen.
That’s where therapy services in Singapore come in.
Professional support is not reserved for those in crisis. It’s a powerful intervention for employees to successfully achieve a good work-life balance.
In this article, we’ll look into the common issues people face at work, explore six benefits of therapy, and share practical tips on how to find the right Therapist in Singapore.
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3 Issues Professionals Face at Work
We believe giving employees access to talk therapy is one of the most valuable benefits a company can offer in exchange for a thriving workplace.
Why?
Because people at work are struggling. Especially in Singapore, as it’s the most overworked country in the Asia Pacific Region.
Being overworked can affect not only your health and relationships but also your psychological well-being. Most issues can be narrowed down into three categories, which we will explore in this section.
1) Dealing With Work Stress
Stress is almost invisible until it significantly impairs your daily functioning.
Remember when you took on the extra work? You were probably swamped but thought, ‘This is how I can grow, so it should be fine to take on more than I can handle.’
Think back to how you pushed through even when you felt torn to pieces. Maybe you skipped meals to attend calls, handled unreasonable requests from your manager, or sacrificed your personal time to do more work.
These moments may feel small and appear unrelated to each other. But in reality, you may be stacking up stress every time you say ‘yes’ regardless of the lack of bandwidth.
Dealing with work stress is hard. Some signs may include:
- Trouble sleeping or having a good rest
- Irritability or lack of interest in things that previously gave you joy
- Difficulty focusing or paying attention
- Feeling ‘on edge’ (ie like things may go wrong at any moment)
- Struggling with physical health issues like heartburn, headaches, and autoimmune diseases
If this feels familiar, you are not alone. We offer stress management for professionals through therapy services in Singapore. Alternatively, your company may also provide an employee assistance program (EAP) that may benefit you.
2) Managing Anxiety at Work
Anxiety can co-exist with stress or show up on its own in subtle ways.
Although identifying anxiety symptoms can be easy, managing anxiety at work is challenging.
For most people, the symptoms may not always look like panic attacks or breakdowns. Sometimes, the signs are quieter.
For example, people with anxiety may struggle with perfectionism. Do you notice yourself reading an email multiple times (more than what’s considered ‘normal’) before sending it? Do you second-guess every sentence, make multiple edits, and still feel like it’s just not ‘right’?
The need to get everything right can stem from a fear of failure. This, in turn, can develop into symptoms like:
- Constant self-doubt, even if there’s positive proof of your work ethic and performance
- A strong fear of judgement or being seen as incompetent
- Difficulty to turn off your ‘work mode’ even during vacations or holidays
- Physical symptoms like stomachaches or tense muscles
- Over-preparing or procrastinating due to a fear of not doing a good job
If these sound familiar, it may be time to pause and check in with yourself.
Ask yourself this question: Are these temporary signs due to a last-minute project, or have I been experiencing this all the time?
If your answer leans towards the latter, therapy services in Singapore can help you.
3) Overcoming Burnout
Every job may have moments of high pressure and heavy workloads. Some are temporary, but most jobs may incorporate negative patterns into their work culture. This is usually done in hopes of increasing revenue or improving business.
But here’s the truth: A stressful work environment not only results in employee burnout but also imposes a significant surge in expenses for the organisation.
Have you ever been to work but gone through the entire day in a haze? Maybe you replied to emails without reading them, zoned out during meetings, dreaded Monday mornings, and gave up on your hobbies and interests.
People often think that it happens due to laziness. But the signs indicate burnout.
And here’s the hard part: burnout can feel like you’re the problem. Can’t handle more tasks? ‘Maybe I’m incompetent.’ Struggle to work on weekends? ‘I need to learn to set priorities.’
Burnout involves a lot of self-blame, which can negatively affect your mental health. Some other signs include:
- Feeling too emotional or numb
- Thinking negatively and feeling detached from work, college, and career
- Performing poorly or struggling with motivation
- Feeling like nothing you do is ever enough
- Wanting to quit work or take a long break
- Crying easily and sometimes for no reason
- No longer feel a sense of achievement for your work
If you relate to the above signs, we’re here to help you. Burnout recovery for professionals is possible.
6 Benefits of Therapy Services in Singapore
You might be wondering: Do I really need therapy, or can I just handle everything on my own?
It’s fair to ask the question. If work is impairing your ability to function at your full potential, then yes, you might benefit from therapy.
However, therapy services in Singapore can help you even if things don’t seem ‘too bad’.
Let’s look into the six benefits of seeking help.
1) Reduces Absenteeism
When you’re stressed, anxious, or burned out, it can be hard to show up at work. Not because you’re lazy or unproductive but because your brain is trying to protect you from bad stress.
As you start to feel exhausted, you may apply for more sick leaves, start late at work, and your performance in general may get choppy.
By using the therapy services in Singapore, you can address and manage your issues before they spiral into serious conditions.
2) Improves Communication
Dealing with work stress can directly affect your ability to communicate effectively.
You may struggle to be assertive, stand up for yourself, and say no to people. Having difficult conversations at work can also become challenging, especially with managers and teammates.
And when you avoid having difficult conversations, it could lead to a detachment from your team.
Talking to a therapist can help you explore:
- What’s holding you back
- Communication tools from cognitive behavioural therapy
- Your past experiences that may contribute to your anxiety
- The team relationships and understanding power dynamics at work
- Your inner confidence and self-esteem
- How to set effective boundaries
3) Builds Psychological Safety
You may spend too much time in your head at work, leading to a lack of psychological safety.
For example, you may worry about being judged, feel like your ideas are not good, struggle to make mistakes, learn from them, and struggle to accept constructive feedback.
Feeling unsafe at work can lead to social isolation.
However, researchers found that the primary benefit of therapy for working professionals is to improve their ability to relate to others (ie psychological safety).
A Therapist can help you:
- Build social sensitivity
- Improve emotional intelligence
- Strengthen interpersonal relationships at work
- Feel more secure and supported
4) Builds Confidence
Issues like low self-esteem or impostor syndrome in the workplace can affect your confidence.
You might constantly doubt your abilities, even when there’s clear evidence that you’re doing well. For example, do you feel like you’re faking your skills, and someone will find out you’re ‘not actually capable’ in no time?
That’s not the truth. It’s actually how the inner voice of impostor syndrome sounds.
When this happens, you may shy away from pushing yourself out of your comfort zone or bringing up ideas that may reflect positively on your profile.
However, when emotional support from professionals becomes available, you can build your confidence.
Approaches like dialectical behavioural therapy can help you:
- Address negative thoughts, and replace them with positive ones
- Set boundaries in a confident way
- Take up the space you need without feeling like an impostor
- Improve your self-worth, value, and self-esteem
5) Supports Professional Development
Therapy for working professionals is not only about managing mental health issues, but it’s also about focusing on your professional development.
Some people may struggle to identify their needs and preferences regarding their careers.
There are times when employees may struggle to set realistic goals.
Through therapy in Singapore, you can:
- Discover your personal and professional values
- Focus on growing your professional skills
- Develop clarity of thought in terms of your profession
- Improve the trajectory of your career
6) Provides Work-Life Balance Solutions
Aren’t we all aware of the negative effects of working late hours and ignoring our health?
Some habits, like skipping meals or sleeping, may feel like a necessity in a high-pressure job. But they often lead to burnout. These patterns are less of a necessity and more of a habit that’s hard to break or step out of.
And the longer you stick to the negative habits, the harder it can be to separate work from life.
Therapy services in Singapore can help you:
- Explore the root causes of why you feel stuck in negative or maladaptive habits
- Develop a sustainable routine
- Fix the balance between work and life
- Show up for yourself with self-compassion and love when you’re struggling
Finding the Right Therapy Services as a Working Professional
Not all therapy services are the same, and not all therapists are the same. What works for one employee may not work for someone else.
Hence, it becomes important to invest time and energy into finding someone who truly understands what you’re going through.
Here’s how to get started:
Know What You're Looking For
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout? Or, perhaps all three? Are you more concerned about interpersonal issues in the workplace?
Knowing what you need help with can make narrowing your search easier. Some simple ways to explore your issues include:
- Journaling your thoughts and mood swings daily
- Writing down a comprehensive list of problems you struggle with and narrowing it down to a couple
- Talking to your friends or loved ones to seek their input
Look for Flexibility
If you are a busy professional, consider looking into therapists who offer:
- After work hours or weekend sessions
- Online therapy (video or audio)
- Short-term in-person therapy
At Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO), we provide therapy sessions online or in person. Visit our app to find a Therapist who best suits your needs.
Check Credentials and Fit
It’s okay to take your time to find someone. Sometimes, you may need to talk to a couple of professionals before you find a good therapist.
Check the TYHO Therapist’s credentials and watch their introductory videos to gauge if they match your energy. Don’t hesitate to switch Therapists if it doesn’t feel like a good match.
Remember that the most important criterion for therapy to work is to develop a healthy relationship with your Therapist.
Conclusion
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as meeting your deadlines.
When you invest in therapy, you’re not just coping at work but also creating a space to enjoy it again.
Therapy services in Singapore can be an effective intervention to:
- Deal with work stress
- Manage anxiety at work
Therapy has lots of benefits. Some of these include reduced absenteeism, increased confidence, communication skills, and achieving professional growth.
So consider this article a gentle nudge if you feel off at work. You may not have all the answers right now, but you do have a safe space to explore them. Book a session today!
