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Psychotherapy at TYHO

You can visit each TYHO psychotherapist’s profile to read about their background, specialisations, expertise, and interests. 

When you find someone who can help with your issues, you can book a session with that particular psychotherapist based on their availability. 

Below are a few tips you can consider while choosing a psychotherapist in Singapore: 

• Identify your needs: Look for a psychotherapist who can help with your concerns. In every TYHO Therapist’s profile, you can find this information under the ‘What Therapist Can Help With’ section.
  
• Research: Try visiting as many psychotherapist profiles as you can. Shortlist TYHO psychotherapists based on four factors: issues, approach, language, and expertise. 
• Consider logistics: Consider factors such as the medium of therapy (online or in-person), fees, location, and timings. Individual sessions at TYHO start from S$ 130.80 (incl. GST), and prices may vary by medium.
• Book a session: Book your first session with a shortlisted psychotherapist and try to gauge your comfort level with them. In the first session, you can ask them any questions about their experience or psychotherapy in general. 

Sometimes, finding someone who is the right match for you may take time. Feel free to change your psychotherapist if you feel they are not the right fit for you. 

Not quite. There are some differences in approach, but in practice the two roles overlap significantly.

Generally speaking, in Singapore, psychotherapists tend to engage in longer-term, more intensive therapy that explores past experiences, including adverse childhood experiences. Counsellors, on the other hand, focus more on specific and current concerns such as stress and pressure at work, difficulties in romantic relationships, or low self-esteem.

In reality, there is significant overlap in the approaches that counsellors and psychotherapists use, and in many countries, including Australia and the UK, the two terms are used interchangeably.

For this reason, on our platform, we use the term ‘Therapist’ to collectively refer to all mental health professionals, including psychotherapists and counsellors.

If you are looking to start therapy with TYHO, it is not necessary to choose a particular type of professional. This is because TYHO psychotherapists and counsellors hold similar qualifications (at least a Master’s degree in counselling or psychology) and can help with a wide range of issues such as depression, trauma, grief, and work-related stress.

If you would still like to choose a particular type of Therapist on TYHO, we suggest visiting each Therapist’s profile to read about their specialisations and the issues they can help with.

At TYHO, you can book both psychotherapists and counsellors directly here. Sessions from S$130.80 (incl. GST).

Psychotherapy in Singapore works effectively to help you with mental health conditions, emotional difficulties, and significant life changes. 

TYHO psychotherapists may provide tools to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The main goal of therapy is to make you self-reliant and to equip you with skills that you can use if any problems arise in the future. 

According to a 2021 meta-analysis published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica (Cuijpers et al.), approximately 41% of people achieve a 50% reduction in depression symptoms following psychotherapy.

Hence, psychotherapy does work, although it is not a quick fix. Noticing positive changes in your life after receiving psychotherapy may take some time. 

The duration and efficacy of psychotherapy are not the same for every person. Some people may observe immediate changes, whereas others may start noticing changes only after a few months. 

How you progress depends on the intensity of your issues, the approach used, your commitment to therapy, and the relationship you build with your psychotherapist. 

TYHO psychotherapists provide both short-term and long-term care. Throughout the therapy process and for as long as you want, your psychotherapist will continue to work with you and support you with their expertise. 

Trying psychotherapy for the first time is a brave step. Finding a professional you can genuinely connect with and build a positive therapeutic relationship with is essential. 

Below are some signs of a bad psychotherapist:

• You simply don’t like your psychotherapist and think of them as a friend rather than someone who can help you in a therapeutic setting. 
• Your psychotherapist does not understand your cultural background and the unique problems you may face because of your race, religion, gender, or ethnicity.
• Your psychotherapist does not have the experience and training to help with your particular issue. For example, if you seek family therapy and find that your psychotherapist offers only individual counselling, you might not benefit from their approach. 
• Your psychotherapist is judgemental and imposes their values, beliefs, or thoughts onto you. 
• Your psychotherapist engages in unethical behaviour. Examples include violating your confidentiality, charging more than was previously agreed, asking for sexual favours, or attempting to bribe or intimidate you.

If you experience any of the above with your psychotherapist, it may indicate that they are not the right match for you. 

Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you need help. 

Psychotherapy in Singapore typically costs between S$150 and S$350 per session in private practice. The exact rate depends on the psychotherapist’s qualifications, years of experience, specialisations, and whether the session is conducted online or in-person.

At TYHO, psychotherapy starts from S$130.80 (incl. GST) for online sessions and S$174.40 (incl. GST) for in-person sessions. Some TYHO Therapists charge higher rates, particularly those with additional certifications or expertise in specific clinical areas. 

No, you do not need a referral to see a psychotherapist in Singapore. Psychotherapy is largely delivered through private practice in Singapore, where psychotherapists accept self-referrals, meaning you can book a session directly without going through a GP, polyclinic, or any other healthcare provider.

A referral letter is typically only needed if you are seeking subsidised rates at public-sector facilities such as IMH or polyclinics. These settings, however, tend to be staffed by psychiatrists, psychologists, or medical social workers rather than psychotherapists.

At TYHO, you can book a psychotherapy session here in under a minute. There is typically no waitlist, with sessions often available as early as the same day. Our Therapists offer in-person and online sessions seven days a week, from 7am to 11pm SGT.

In Singapore, you can find a psychotherapist through private practices (such as TYHO), or via a GP or polyclinic referral to a hospital psychology department. For private psychotherapy specifically, most people compare profiles online and book directly.

On TYHO, browse our psychotherapist profiles to review each Therapist’s introductory video, educational and work backgrounds, and therapeutic modalities. You can also filter by specialisations, issues, services (eg individual counselling or couples counselling), and mediums (eg in-person or online psychotherapy sessions).

If you are specifically looking for a psychotherapist — rather than a counsellor or psychologist — please check the professional title listed on each profile. All TYHO psychotherapists hold at least a Master’s degree in counselling or psychology, and the majority are registered with SAC, SPS, or APACS. Sessions start from S$130.80 (incl. GST). You can book directly as there is no referral needed.

Psychotherapy in Singapore is delivered through a range of evidence-based modalities. The most common approaches in private practice include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and the Gottman Method. Hospital psychology departments tend to focus on shorter, more structured interventions (often CBT-based), while private practices (such as TYHO) generally offer a wider range of modalities.

TYHO psychotherapists offer all of the above, with several therapists also offering Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches. In your sessions, your TYHO psychotherapist will integrate the modality best suited to your concerns. Sessions on TYHO start from S$130.80 (incl. GST), available online and in-person.