{"id":21224,"date":"2021-10-27T11:45:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T03:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/?page_id=21224"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:00:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T09:00:29","slug":"cognitive-behavioural-therapy-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 70px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Not able to handle stressful situations effectively?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Consider cognitive behavioural therapy.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><section class=\"vc_section\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic treatment with the objective of helping individuals identify and change negative thinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the sessions, you\u2019ll work closely with a psychotherapist through short term counselling or long term psychotherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate goal is to become consciously aware to be able to view challenging situations clearly and respond more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Stressed-out-while-working-or-studying-compressed.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Lady holding her head in pain\" title=\"Stressed out while working or studying - compressed\" 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class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to your preferred psychotherapist today to better manage stressful life situations and tackle mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-1059\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e471a\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" 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vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Issues That Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Can Help With<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-xs\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634527162374\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/stress-management-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Managing stressful life situations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Coping with <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/grief-counselling-singapore\/\">grief<\/a> or loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Managing and preventing relapse of mental illness symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/depression-counselling-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/anxiety-therapy-singapore\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Anxiety disorders<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634527075013\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Alcohol and drug use problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Marital or family problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Any mental illness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/stress-management-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Managing stressful life situations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Coping with <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/grief-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grief<\/a> or loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Managing and preventing relapse of mental illness symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/depression-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Depression<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/anxiety-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Anxiety disorders<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Alcohol and drug use problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Marital or family problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Any mental illness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><\/section><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634180479007\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above list is not exhaustive.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT can be used as a sole therapy method, or combined with other therapies for the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to note that not all individuals who benefit from CBT have a mental health condition. This therapy is great for anyone who\u2019s seeking to learn how to better manage and cope with stressful situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-4306\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e56b5\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-4306'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How Does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Work?<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the therapy session, the psychotherapist will work together with you to identify some of your struggles, understand how your thought process may be causing certain negative feelings and how these feelings result in certain undesirable behaviours. They\u2019ll also help you understand how these behaviours play a part in fuelling and reinforcing negative thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, they\u2019ll guide you through pointing out the triggers for these negative thinking patterns. This is because certain situations may trigger thoughts that have an effect on our feelings, physiological sensations and behaviours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a flowchart for visualisation:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cycle-of-negative-thinking.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21237 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Infographic - Cycle of negative thinking\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1600\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21237\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cycle-of-negative-thinking.png\" alt=\"Infographic - Cycle of negative thinking\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cycle-of-negative-thinking.png 1800w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cycle-of-negative-thinking-768x683.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cycle-of-negative-thinking-1536x1365.png 1536w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cycle-of-negative-thinking-225x200.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, CBT helps clients to\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recognise the power of your thoughts,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify triggers that cause negative thoughts and behaviours and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn how to modify your thoughts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Techniques Employed In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Identifying negative thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first method is to increase self-awareness of your thoughts. Most of the time, our thoughts come so naturally that we don\u2019t realise the effect that they have on us and our actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be able to identify negative thought patterns, one way is to reflect on the thoughts you had when you felt a negative emotion. From there, observe the triggers that led to certain reactions and identify the thoughts you had before reacting that way.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>Socratic questioning of your thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socratic questioning is a type of disciplined questioning to learn more about the nature of your thoughts. Do note that while some thoughts should be questioned, some are completely normal and healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine if your thoughts should be questioned, you may ask yourself these questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are my thoughts based on a fact, opinion or feeling?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are my thoughts accurate or realistic?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could it be that I misinterpreted or misunderstood the situation?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the situation straightforward (black and white) or is it more complicated?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By asking these questions, you become more aware of the type of thoughts you have and how to modify them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Developing problem-solving skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honing your problem solving skills will allow you to recognise life problems and figure out how to work around them. This will improve your ability to cope with stressful situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process includes 5 steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify a problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop a few feasible solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess the pros and cons of each solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a solution to implement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement the solution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><b>Self-monitoring through journaling<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-monitoring involves recording your thoughts, symptoms and behaviours in a journal to share them with your therapist. Each journal entry should minimally include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Description of the situation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughts that you had<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotions that you felt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you reacted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An alternative thought that would\u2019ve been more positive and helpful<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This consistent effort enables you to get better at recognising the nature of your thoughts. Your therapist will also be able to advise on suitable treatments moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Our Counsellors Skilled In Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Sophia Goh<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal Counsellor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Sophia Goh profile picture\" title=\"Sophia Goh - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Sophia-Goh-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophia works with teenagers, adults and couples. Her preferred modality for clients is a \u201cthird-wave\u201d CBT approach known as <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Acceptance Commitment Therapy<\/a> (ACT).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/sophia-goh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-7802\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e68ae\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-7802'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Sophia<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Alexandra Bohnen<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Counsellor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Alexandra Bohnen profile picture\" title=\"Alexandra Bohnen - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.png 1280w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandra works with adults on relationships, sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress management and other mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/alexandra-bohnen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-9452\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e6c20\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-9452'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Alexandra<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Mariya Angelova<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Counsellor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Mariya Angelova profile picture\" title=\"Mariya Angelova - Profile Photo 1 of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Mariya-Angelova-Profile-Photo-1-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Mariya provides counselling for adolescents, adults and families to address a variety of issues including gifted students, career counselling, anxiety and stress management and self-esteem issues.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/mariya-angelova\/\" title=\"Mariya Angelova, Counsellor &amp; Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-3429\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e7000\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-3429'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Mariya<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Wong Hui Yu<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counsellor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Wong Hui Yu profile picture\" title=\"Wong Hui Yu - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Wong-Hui-Yu-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Hui Yu provides counselling for adolescents and adults who have troubles with their anxiety &amp; phobias, relationship issues, LGBTQ+ issues, grief and loss, as well as identity and self-esteem issues.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wong-hui-yu\/\" title=\"Wong Hui Yu, Counsellor &amp; Psychotherapist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-3799\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e735f\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-3799'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Hui Yu<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Claire Leong<\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counsellor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Claire Leong profile picture\" title=\"Claire Leong - Profile Photo of Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-.png 1280w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic--768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Claire-Leong-Profile-Photo-of-Counsellor-at-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic--300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claire works with children, teenagers and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/family-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">families<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/claire-leong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-2811\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aaaacd6e7770\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-2811'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Claire<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Why Choose Sofia Wellness Clinic?<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>4 years of experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our clinic has 4 years of experience guiding clients through their mental health journey. We\u2019ve attended to different ages and client profiles to effectively manage their unique mental health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Evidence-based approaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support our clients\u2019 mental health journey, we seek to only use evidence-based counselling approaches that have proven to be effective. Each treatment plan is also tailored specially for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"1494500478378-5b311aaa-1a09\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md vc_toggle_active\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How do I know if CBT is suitable for me?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Sophia (Principal Counsellor at Sofia Wellness Clinic), it\u2019s always a collaborative approach when it comes to treatments. Our counsellors will work together with clients to come up with a case formulation and decide on a suitable treatment plan together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At times, clients who have heard of CBT may request to try it whereas other times, the counsellor is the one who proposes using CBT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also depends on whether the client is suitable for it \u2014 because CBT is very focused on thoughts and challenging of negative thoughts, it\u2019s probably not suitable for someone who\u2019s not strong in language or not very self-aware of their thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also some people who don\u2019t believe that their distress comes down to their thoughts, so the idea of CBT doesn\u2019t sit right with them, and that&#8217;s alright too \u2014 our counsellors will look for something else that fits their worldview.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"1494501015546-8799b2a9-db7b\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How do I choose a CBT therapist?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several factors you can consider when choosing a CBT therapist.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education and experience<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychotherapists can have different job titles, depending on their education level and work experience. This is something to consider as the more experienced counsellors may be able to prescribe a more suitable treatment plan for you.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Area of expertise<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to find out if the therapist has experience with treating your symptoms, area of concern or mental health condition.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rapport<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your treatment to be effective, you have to be able to feel comfortable and be open with your therapist. Thus, consider going for initial sessions with a few therapists before deciding on \u201cthe one\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"1494501113932-1a4c915e-6c34\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How should I prepare for my CBT session?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Therapy costs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before signing up for therapy, understand the fees involved as you may need long term therapy to cope with your symptoms. It\u2019d also be good to check if your health insurance has coverage for therapy. Lastly, speak to your preferred clinic about the fees and payment options.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review your concerns<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior to your first session, it would help to think about the issues that you want to work on. This will help to facilitate the session by providing a good starting point.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What happens during my first CBT session?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your first CBT session, the therapist will learn more about you and the concerns you want to work on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topics that may be addressed include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your past and current physical and emotional health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist\u2019s approach and proposed therapy for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goals of your treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration of each session<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of sessions you may need<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What is the difference between cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DBT<\/a> is a modified version of CBT, however, both of them are distinct as they have different approaches to treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT mainly helps clients to identify and change negative thinking patterns and behaviour. On the other hand, DBT doesn\u2019t have an emphasis on changing thoughts. It primarily helps clients to regulate emotions and improve relationships through acceptance and behavioural change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, research has shown that CBT tends to be more effective for depression, anxiety, <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/ocd-treatment-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OCD<\/a>, PTSD and phobias. For borderline personality disorder, DBT is usually better. However, ultimately, the more suitable approach varies for each individual\u2019s unique personality and situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 40px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-square vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1654243983781\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2 style=\"color: #555555;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Singapore<\/h2><\/header><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia Wellness Clinic has qualified and experienced psychotherapists skilled in providing cognitive behavioural therapy for several mental health conditions. 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