Harmony Counselling

29/08/2025

Further to our previous sharing on the topic, it is with great sadness that we read about a tragedy which occurred when one distressed teenager turned to AI for help. These are still very new technologies, which appear to have been released into the public realm with insufficient safeguards for vulnerable people.

Whilst AI and Chat GPT may have a useful role to play in maintaining our mental health, it is no substitute for personal care, whether this be provided by family, friends or mental health professionals.

Please use with extreme caution.

Open AI to change way it responds to users in mental distress as parents of Adam Raine allege bot not safe

20/08/2025

More on the limited ways and pitfalls in which AI/Chat GPT can be of help or hindrance in times of difficulty. Please use with caution and seek professional help if things don't seem to be improving.

Mental health professionals warn that AI chatbots provide generic answers and may even worsen a person's condition. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

13/08/2025

In our experience, many relationships suffer because people struggle to provide empathy. One reason is that we have not been raised in an empathetic environment and so we believe that being empathetic is aligned with giving in to another's viewpoint. Fortunately, this is not true and it is a skill that we can all learn and develop.

If you're struggling in any of your relationships, why not reach out to us to see how greater empathy can lead to improved communication and increased emotional attachment.

05/08/2025

Almost all of our clients go through a period of significant personal growth as they work with us through whatever issues they are facing.

If you feel your life is stagnating and not moving forward, or you're struggling to get over some personal issue, why not reach out to us? We should be able to help you.

18/07/2025

We work with so many of our clients on building resilience. It is such a powerful strength, which is especially important in our lives and deeply affects our closest relationships.

If you, or anyone you know, would like to explore this aspect of life, please reach out to us.

17/07/2025

We've just upgraded our website, including significant updates for all our corporate mental health services and new team member.

Please check it out - we'd love to know what you think 😊

www.harmonycounselling.com.sg

15/07/2025

We believe that values, such as kindness, are more important that opinions & beliefs.

In a world that’s obsessed with opinions, arguments, and being the smartest voice in the room…
We often forget the quiet power of kindness.

Sometimes, people don’t need another lecture.
They don’t need your facts, your logic, or your flawless reasoning.
What they truly need is a soft place to land.
A warm presence.
A safe space where they can be heard without judgment.

🗣️ A brilliant mind may impress —
But a listening heart heals.

It takes intelligence to make a point,
But it takes wisdom to hold your tongue when someone else is hurting.
It takes strength to be silent when you're right —
Just so you can keep the peace, or protect someone’s dignity.

💡 Remember:
Not every battle needs to be won.
Not every disagreement needs a rebuttal.
Sometimes, choosing kindness over correctness is the highest form of grace.

So today —
Be less quick to reply.
Be slower to correct.
Be present enough to listen with empathy, not ego.

Because in the end, people will forget what you said…
But they will never forget how you made them feel.

11/07/2025

Today's society is becoming more and more remote as we scroll messages & feeds, order online, have things delivered, scan a menu & make payment. Making connections with others is becoming more and more important but less and less frequent.

If you feel lonely or isolated, why not reach out to us to help learn how to develop more meaningful relationships.

08/07/2025

The normalization of violence during s*x is an especially troubling trend. Whilst it may not have reached such a high prevalence here in Singapore, the abusive nature of easily accessible videos depicting s*xual violence against women is extremely disturbing and dangerous.

More than legislation, we need to have open discussions on why this has become such an issue and how we can raise our young men not to feel the need to abuse their s*xual partners and our young women not to feel pressured into accepting this type of treatment.

We believe that developing healthy levels of self-esteem and self-worth in our young men and women is key to combating such misogynistic behaviour. Counselling therapy can be a very helpful tool to address these issues in this complex and confusing world we live in.

If you, your family or friends know of anyone who may benefit from this work, please ask them to reach out to us.

Now thought to be the second most common cause of stroke in women under 40, it can also lead to difficulty swallowing, incontinence, seizures, memory problems, depression, anxiety and miscarriage. How has this extreme practice been normalised?

07/07/2025

We have seen many clients over the past few years who have been feeling emotionally drained, unmotivated and ineffective, especially with regards to their work. Understanding the root cause of these depressive-like symptoms is very important so we can take active steps to address them and live healthier, more satisfying lives.

We help our clients re-gain a sense of control over their lives and actively ensure that, whatever decisions they make moving forward, they feel more content and at peace.

08/05/2025

Day 2 at our stand at Hr Tech Asia 2025. We had another productive day, meeting new friends and making helpful contacts.

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