Our psychologist works closely with doctors, nurses and other allied health professionals to enable patients to manage and improve their stress, mental and physical health.
Our psychologist is qualified to provide assessment, counselling and psychotherapy for patients with stress-related problems, mood and anxiety sleep problems with or without physical health conditions.
Our psychologist also helps patients with better understanding of the factors that contribute to their problems and that maintain them. Through working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, a psychologist also helps patients identify and address unhelpful thoughts, emotions and behaviours that affect the patient's mental and physical well-being. This aims to increase readiness to take steps to change thoughts, emotions and behaviours to reduce symptoms and increase healthy lifestyle habits.
You can see a psychologist to get an assessment of your problem, gain better understanding about what contributes to your problem and learn strategies to improve your situation.
(i) stress in your personal, work or social life
(ii) anxiety (e.g., have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, phobia, post-traumatic stress)
(iii) depression
(iv) grief and loss
(v) memory loss (e.g., wondering if you have symptoms of dementia)
(vi) mood swings, emotional distress
(vii) sleep problems
(viii) difficulties managing chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, asthma, chronic pain, autoimmune disease, irritable bowel syndrome)
(ix) difficulties adjusting to changes in lifestyle habits (e.g., dietary, exercise, smoking cessation, weight management)
(x) difficulties managing stressful life transitions (e.g., birth of newborn, change of work, loss of job, caregiver stress, retirement, change of marital or romantic relationship status)
(xi) difficulties following your healthcare team's instructions to manage treatment prescribed
(xii) risk of harming yourself or others, difficulties dealing with life crisis.
The Psychology Services aims to address the concerns of individuals aged 18 and up by providing:
(i) Assessment, counselling and psychotherapy for people with stress-related problems, based on a bio-psycho-social approach:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Self-harm / harm to others
Sleep Difficulties
Difficulties adjusting to new lifestyle habits (e.g., dietary, exercise)
Difficulties carrying out doctor’s prescribed treatment
Workplace stress and interpersonal conflicts
(ii) Our methods of intervention include:
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Solution-focused brief therapy
Mindfulness based interventions
Problem-solving therapy
Schema therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relaxation techniques
Social skills and assertiveness training
Communication skills training
Commonly asked questions
Does seeing a clinical psychologist mean that I have a mental illness?
No. When people face stress-related life challenges and have difficulties coping, it is normal to have unpleasant reactions towards the situation. Seeing a clinical psychologist can help you to manage the condition effectively.
How do I get access to NHGP's Psychology Services?
Psychology Services are available across all NHG Polyclinics. Patients may get a referral to Psychology Services from doctors, nurses and allied health professionals of NHGP.
How much does a consultation with a psychologist cost?
There is a charge for Psychology Services. You may approach clinic counter staff, or contact our hotline at 6355 3000 for more information.
