Trauma & EMDR Therapy Singapore
Updated: April 2026
Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO) provides trauma therapy (including EMDR, CBT, ACT and brainspotting) in Singapore, both online or in-person at Tanjong Pagar and City Hall. We have 100+ vetted trauma therapists in Singapore, majority registered with SAC, SPS, APACS & other professional bodies. Sessions available from Mon - Sun, 7 am - 11 pm. Starting S$130.80/hour.
- 100+ vetted Trauma Therapists in Singapore
- Well-qualified Trauma Therapists (at least a master's degree)
- Experienced in trauma-focused approaches including EMDR, TF-CBT, brainspotting and CPT
- Online and F2F (at Tanjong Pagar & City Hall)
- Rated 4.92★ based on 11,028 verified client reviews
- Sessions available every day: Mon - Sun, 7am - 11 pm
Find a Trauma Therapist in Singapore
Brief Introduction to Trauma Therapy
Trauma is the emotional and psychological impact of a deeply distressing event, whether a single incident (acute trauma), prolonged exposure (chronic trauma), or repeated interpersonal harm (complex trauma). Left unaddressed, trauma can affect sleep, relationships, mood, and daily functioning, and may develop into PTSD.
Trauma Therapy creates a safe environment to process traumatic events, reduce the intensity of the memories, and rebuild a sense of safety and control. TYHO’s Trauma Therapists in Singapore use evidence-based approaches chosen to fit to each individual — including EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Brainspotting.
TYHO’s Trauma Therapists offer trauma counselling in Singapore, online and in-person at Tanjong Pagar and City Hall.
Ready to take the first step? Book your first session on TYHO.
Signs You May Need Trauma Therapy
Do any of these sound familiar?
- Flashbacks, intrusive memories, or nightmares about the event
- Persistent anxiety, hypervigilance, or feeling constantly on edge
- Emotional numbness, detachment, or feeling disconnected from others
- Avoiding people, places, or situations that remind you of the trauma
- Difficulty sleeping, concentrating, or getting through daily life
- Physical symptoms with no clear cause such as tension, nausea, or fatigue
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 999 or the Samaritans of Singapore on 1767. When you’re safe, our Trauma Therapists are here to help you heal and you may book someone on TYHO (see below). We offer same-day availability and no referral is required.
How To Book Trauma Therapy at TYHO
Founded in 2020, TYHO is a reputable service provider for therapy services in Singapore. Booking a session with us is straightforward and is outlined below.
Step 1: Choose Your Trauma Therapist
Browse TYHO’s 100+ vetted and well-qualified Trauma Therapists in Singapore (with certifications in EMDR, CBT, TF-CBT, CPT, brainspotting etc). Filter by specialisation, and availability.
Step 2: Book a Session
Book online in under 1 minute; no app download or referral needed.
Same-day slots available for face-to-face as well as online trauma therapy in Singapore.
Step 3: Start Your Trauma Therapy
Attend via secure video call from anywhere, or in-person at Tanjong Pagar or City Hall. Your Trauma Therapist will create a personalised plan for you.
Our Offering
Why Choose TYHO for Trauma Therapy in Singapore
- 100+ vetted & qualified Trauma Therapists in Singapore: Strict selection process for Trauma Therapists with only 10% of acceptance rate.
- Well-qualified Trauma Therapists: Majority of TYHO's Trauma Therapists are registered with leading professional bodies including SAC, SPS and APACS, and all have at least a master's degree in psychology or counselling.
- Evidence-based trauma approaches for trauma therapy and PTSD: EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, Brainspotting and ACT available.
- Transparent, affordable pricing: Sessions from S$130.80 online / S$174.40 in-person (incl. GST). Each session is 1 hour long.
- Book in under 1 minute: No app required, no referral needed.
- Available 7am–11pm, Monday to Sunday: Same-day availability for online and in-person sessions at convenient locations in Tanjong Pagar and City Hall.
- Your sessions are fully confidential: TYHO is ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PDPA compliant.
- 4.9★ on Google and Trustpilot: High client satisfaction. In fact, 98% of clients report they would recommend TYHO.
Client Testimonials
What Can Trauma Therapy Help With?
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
- Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences or ACE (childhood trauma therapy in Singapore is one of the most common reasons people reach out to TYHO)
- Grief, loss, and bereavement
- Intergenerational trauma
- Healing from unhealthy family dynamics
- Relationship trauma and domestic abuse recovery
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Accident, injury, and medical trauma
- Workplace trauma and burnout
- Trauma-related anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
- Survivor’s guilt
TYHO has Trauma Therapists experienced across all of the above. Sessions online and in-person from S$130.80 (incl. GST). Book a session today.
EMDR Therapy Singapore
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR therapy in Singapore is considered to be the gold standard for trauma recovery. EMDR is also recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for PTSD, and it’s one of the most well-researched trauma therapies available. Unlike talk therapies, it doesn’t require you to describe your trauma in detail.
EMDR therapy involves rhythmic bilateral stimulation (eye movements, auditory tones, or gentle taps) to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories. In sessions with an EMDR-certified TYHO therapist, you hold a distressing memory in mind while engaging in this stimulation. The memory’s emotional charge reduces over time. What once felt immediate and threatening starts to settle into the past.
EMDR then works to strengthen positive beliefs about yourself to replace the ones trauma created. It’s well-suited to single-incident trauma like accidents, assaults, and sudden loss, but clinicians now use it for complex and developmental trauma too. Many clients make meaningful progress faster than they expected.
Other Therapeutic Approaches for Trauma Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT, also known as trauma-focused therapy)
TF-CBT helps trauma survivors spot the unhelpful beliefs trauma creates, thoughts like “I deserved this” or “I’ll never feel safe again”, and replace them with more accurate ones. It is evidence-backed, and widely used for children and adolescents. It is also increasingly adapted for adults working through childhood trauma.
TYHO’s TF-CBT therapists move through three phases: building coping skills first, gradually processing the traumatic experience, then consolidating what’s been learned.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting works on a straightforward premise: where you look affects how you feel. Developed by David Grand in 2003, it identifies specific eye positions called “brainspots” that correspond to areas of stored trauma in the brain and body.
Some trauma doesn’t have words. It lives in the body, surfaces in ways that are hard to explain, and tends to resist approaches built around language. Brainspotting is thought to reach subcortical brain regions, the parts that control survival responses but can’t be accessed through talk or conscious thought alone. Your Trauma Therapist finds the eye position, holds the focus (often with bilateral sound), and lets the brain do the processing.
Brainspotting is used for early childhood experiences, body-held trauma, and trauma that’s stayed stuck despite previous mental health counselling. TYHO has brainspotting-trained Trauma Therapists available online and in-person.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT takes a different route to recovery. Rather than working to eliminate distressing thoughts and feelings, it helps you change how you relate to them so they no longer run your life.
The approach builds what psychologists call psychological flexibility: the ability to act on your values even when difficult emotions are present. For trauma survivors, this often starts with avoidance. Avoidance feels protective, and in the short term it is, but it tends to shrink the life around it over time. ACT helps you expand that life again, gradually, without requiring the pain to disappear first.
It works well on its own and pairs well with EMDR or CPT. TYHO’s ACT therapists are experienced in applying the approach specifically to trauma and PTSD.
Book a session with a certified Trauma Therapist on TYHO. EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, Brainspotting, and ACT available online and in-person from S$130.80.
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy
Starting Trauma Therapy can feel like a big step. Here’s what to expect when you book with a TYHO Trauma Therapist.
Your first session
A mental health professional who provides trauma-informed therapy in Singapore will not ask you to relive the trauma. The first session generally to build trust and gain an understanding of your background, what brought you to Trauma Therapy, and what you’re hoping to change. You’ll get a chance to ask questions about your treatment plan, and get a sense of whether your Trauma Therapist is the right fit for you. Most of our clients find it much less confronting than they expected.
How sessions progress
Sessions are typically weekly or fortnightly, however, it depends on the circumstances and preferences of the client. From the second or third session onward, your Trauma Therapist will work with you using the approach that suits your needs — whether that’s a cognitive approach like CPT or TF-CBT, a body-based one like EMDR or brainspotting, or a combination. Many people start to notice shifts in the intensity of their symptoms within the first few sessions (though this varies). Improvements include flashbacks becoming less vivid, triggers feeling less overwhelming, and sleep gradually improving.
How long it takes
There’s no fixed timeframe for Trauma Therapy. For example, someone processing a single event is likely to move faster than someone working through long-standing or complex trauma. TYHO Trauma Therapists work towards lasting recovery rather than short-term relief.
Your Trauma Therapist will review progress with you regularly and adjust accordingly.
Understanding Trauma and PTSD
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but knowing the difference can help you find the right support.
Trauma is the emotional and psychological mark left by a distressing experience. PTSD is a diagnosable condition that can develop when trauma goes unprocessed, marked by flashbacks, avoidance, mood changes, and a nervous system that won’t fully stand down. Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) tends to develop from prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse or long-term relationship harm. It shares the core symptoms of PTSD and additionally affects emotional regulation and how you see yourself.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis for therapy to help. TYHO’s trauma therapists work across the full spectrum, whether you’ve been diagnosed with PTSD, you’re recovering from a single event, or you’re carrying something you’ve never quite had language for.
Your first session will help clarify what you’re experiencing and which approach makes most sense.
If you’re looking for PTSD treatment in Singapore, TYHO’s Trauma Therapists are trained in EMDR and CPT, two of the most evidence-based approaches for PTSD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trauma Therapy sessions on TYHO start from S$130.80 per session online (incl. GST) or from S$174.40 in-person (incl. GST) at our Singapore locations (Tanjong Pagar and City Hall). EMDR therapy sessions are priced the same as standard Trauma Therapy sessions, from S$130.80 online. Session package discounts of 6–8% are available. Book a Trauma Therapy or EMDR session on TYHO in under 1 minute.
Yes. All of TYHO’s Trauma Therapists offer online Trauma Therapy sessions via secure video call — accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Online sessions are available for PTSD treatment, childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and all other trauma presentations. Online Trauma Therapy Singapore sessions start from S$130.80 (incl. GST). Our Therapists who provide EMDR Therapy can also guide you over online sessions (via video).
Yes. Majority of TYHO’s 100+ Trauma Therapists in Singapore are registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS), and/or the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore (APACS).
They each have at least a relevant master’s degree in psychology or counselling. All TYHO Therapists are vetted for qualifications and experience. TYHO follows a strict selection process for Trauma Therapists with only a 10% acceptance rate. Browse trauma-specialist profiles and book today.
Consider seeking Trauma Therapy if you have experienced a distressing event and are noticing any of the following:
- symptoms that have persisted for more than 4 weeks;
- intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares;
- emotional numbness or feeling disconnected from daily life;
- avoiding reminders of the event;
- difficulty functioning at work, in relationships, or at home; or
- persistent anxiety, hypervigilance, or sleep disruption.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to begin Trauma Therapy. Book a Trauma Therapy session with one of the listed Therapists above, or browse all Therapists on our website to select someone on the basis of suitability.
The number of sessions depends on the type and severity of trauma and the approach used. Most clients attend weekly or bi-weekly sessions over several months. Your Trauma Therapist will discuss a personalised plan in your first session. Book your first Trauma Therapy session in Singapore on TYHO today.
Some private health insurance plans in Singapore cover therapy sessions. Coverage varies between plans, so we recommend checking directly with your insurer before booking. TYHO can provide session receipts and documentation to support insurance reimbursement claims.
If you are looking for subsidised therapy, you may also want to speak with your employer about providing this via an Employee Assistance Program.
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About TYHO - Trauma Therapy Singapore
Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO) is a Singapore-based mental health platform offering Trauma Therapy services online and in-person. Founded in 2020, majority of TYHO’s 100+ Trauma Therapists in Singapore are registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC), the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS), and/or the Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors Singapore (APACS).
Trauma Therapy sessions can be booked in under one minute on TYHO, with no app download or referral required. Each session is 1 hour long. Pricing starts at S$130.80 (incl. GST), with same-day availability online and in-person at Tanjong Pagar and City Hall.
TYHO has supported thousands of Singapore clients, holds 4.9★ ratings on Google and Trustpilot, and has been featured in The Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia. TYHO is ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PDPA compliant.
