GENERAL

Work towards your mental well-being

Psychiatry

Promises provides a comprehensive range of psychiatric and psychological services for adults, children and adolescents. Our team of senior consultant psychiatrists can help with medication management for those who need neuropharmacological support…

Psychology

Our team of psychologists is experienced in providing evidence-based psychological interventions. The psychological services we provide at Promises include psychotherapy, counselling and addiction therapy…

Depression Treatment

Most people will feel sad, lonely, or depressed at times. It’s a normal reaction to life’s struggles, injured self-esteem or loss etc. However, sometimes the feelings of hopelessness and despair can become overwhelming…

Anxiety Treatment

It is normal to feel anxious when the situation calls for it. When the stakes are high and performance is crucial, feelings of anxiety helps to keep your body ready for action…

Anger Management

It is important to understand that anger is neither a positive nor a negative emotion. Anger is a simply response that tells us something is wrong with a situation – e.g., an injustice has been done, someone has caused harm to us, or invaded our boundaries etc…

TMS Treatment

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS Therapy) constitutes a proven, FDA approved, non-drug treatment for depression. Promises is the only private clinic in Singapore to provide TMS Therapy services…

Marriage Counselling

Divorce is never easy – emotionally or legally. Divorce is a complex process involving much conflict and uncertainty. Your divorce may prove to be one of the most emotionally disruptive events of your life…

Psychodrama

Psychodrama employs guided dramatic action to examine problems or issues raised by an individual or individuals in a group. It clarifies issues, increases physical and emotional well-being, enhances learning and helps develop new skills…

COVID-19 AND ADDICTION – RECOVERY USING ONLINE THERAPY

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Apr 3, 2020 | Addiction, Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Andrew da Roza, Our Services, Sex Addiction, Substance Addiciton

Author : Andrew da Roza COVID-19 has posed a challenge to everyone, and those more physically vulnerable in our community clearly need our care and attention. There are also people whose mental vulnerability deserves equal care. Mental illnesses such as...

#WFH : Tips to navigate the emotionally stressful ‘Work from Home’ COVID-19 chapter

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Apr 3, 2020 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Dr Ivan Lau, Mental Wellness

Author : Dr Ivan Lau The coronavirus is known to be extremely contagious, with its ability to transmit from person to person through tiny respiratory droplets. At work, it is inevitable that we come into close contact with our co-workers, especially if we are working...

Dual Diagnosis: Anxiety and Substance Use Disorder

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Mar 31, 2020 | Addiction, Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Substance Addiciton

Anxiety, stress, and fear are common emotions people experience through the course of everyday life. Anxiety disorders, on the other hand, go beyond our daily worries and fears. Stress and pressure is subjective to each person - anxiety disorders can induce heavy...

Protecting your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Mar 27, 2020 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Mental Wellness

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is evidently a growing sense of distress amongst the public - from panic-buying at supermarkets to wearing several layers of masks for fear of being infected. While ensuring our physical well-being is of great importance, we cannot...

You can manage your ADHD better – by thinking about it differently

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Feb 17, 2020 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Children and Adolescent Services, Dr Muni Winslow, Uncategorized

In this episode of the Health Check podcast, Dr. Winslow reveals that he suffers from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. No-one would begrudge you your raised eyebrows, least of all him. After all, it is precisely his duty to educate you about ADHD. Dr. Winslow...

Reduce stigma by killing shame

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Oct 14, 2019 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Articles, Winifred Ling

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day (10/10), I pause to remember the patients/clients whom I have worked with in the past 17 years. I want to recognize and honour their courage, resilience and grit in continue living even though it is so hard. I am heartened that...

Warning signs of an ailing relationship

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Oct 9, 2019 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Articles, Relationships, Winifred Ling

Warning Signs of an Ailing Relationship “How do I know when my relationship is ailing, and that intervention is needed”? Most of us know that romantic relationships are hard work. We all have some understanding that, like flowers, relationships need nourishment to...

A Play in Psychodrama

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Mar 20, 2017 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Articles, Home Content, Psychodrama

As I mentioned in my first article, the phrase,"reverse roles" was very much what I heard at my first psychodrama workshop. As this was uttered by the group leader, two people on the stage switched places and began playing the opposite role. "This is it! ", I...

What is Psychodrama?

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Feb 10, 2017 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Articles, Home Content, Psychodrama

This is a series of article about the Action Method of Psychodrama by Sharmini Winslow. "Reverse roles!", the group leader shouted, and two people switched roles on stage and began enacting the opposite part. I was in the middle of my first Psychodrama workshop and...

Myth Busting Teen Mental Health – Self-Harm

by PromisesEditorialTeam | Nov 30, 2016 | Adult Psychiatric & Counselling Services, Articles, Children and Adolescent Services, Events, Forensic Services, Latest news, Leeran Gold, Our Services, Promises Consultancy

Debunking myths about adolescent mental health Although society has made some headway in reducing the stigma and misinformation about general mental health issues, the public's understanding of self-harm remains decades behind. Let's debunk some common myths about...