Annabelle Psychology

Annabelle Psychology Annabelle Psychology is a group mental health practice for adults, children and families in Singapore

This International Womenโ€™s Day, we reflect on what we can give as psychologists, parents, partners, and communities.ย We ...
08/03/2026

This International Womenโ€™s Day, we reflect on what we can give as psychologists, parents, partners, and communities.
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We can give:
๐•๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž - space for women and girls to speak without dismissal, and for boys to learn listening without defensiveness.
๐•๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - challenging narratives like โ€œtoo sensitiveโ€ or โ€œoverreactingโ€ and reinforcing that emotional experiences matter.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ - teaching girls confidence, supporting women in saying no, and helping families redistribute the invisible mental load.
๐„๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‹๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ฒ - raising children who can express feelings, practise empathy, and move beyond rigid gender roles.
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Gender equality doesnโ€™t start only in policies.
It begins at home - in parenting, relationships, and everyday conversations.
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What will you give this IWD? ๐Ÿ’œ
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๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธโ€ฆ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ป. ๐ŸŽฎGame Boys, Sega consoles, Tamagotchisโ€ฆ many millennials are revisiti...
06/03/2026

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ผ ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธโ€ฆ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ท๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ป. ๐ŸŽฎ

Game Boys, Sega consoles, Tamagotchisโ€ฆ many millennials are revisiting the games they grew up with.

Not because we are โ€œstuck in the pastโ€, but because familiar things can feel safe when life feels like a lot.

During stress, burnout, or emotional overload, nostalgia can help us pause. Sometimes it even reconnects us with a more curious, contented version of ourselves.

Have you revisited any childhood games lately?

The strongest people in the room are often the ones nobody thinks to check on.ย It can be so lonely and exhausting being ...
05/03/2026

The strongest people in the room are often the ones nobody thinks to check on.
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It can be so lonely and exhausting being โ€œthe strong one.โ€
If this resonated, we just wanted to tell you that you are allowed to need people. You are allowed to rest. You do not have to earn care by holding everything together first.
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Disclaimer: โ€œStrong woman syndromeโ€ is not an actual clinical diagnosis. It is an observed phenomenon where women feel like they must โ€œdo it allโ€ and โ€œkeep it all together,โ€ which unintentionally causes them to neglect their own health and well-being.
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How did Benedict not recognise Sophie? InSTaGram๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธItโ€™s easy to call it plot convenience, but psychology offers another...
04/03/2026

How did Benedict not recognise Sophie? InSTaGram๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ

Itโ€™s easy to call it plot convenience, but psychology offers another explanation.
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Our brains donโ€™t store faces in isolation. We remember people together with the roles, settings and expectations attached to them.
When someone appears outside that frame, we may fail to recognise them, even if the face is familiar.
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Sometimes, weโ€™re not blind.
Weโ€™re just looking through our expectations.
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Have you ever overlooked someone because they didnโ€™t fit the story in your head?
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Just because it doesnโ€™t look like self-harm doesnโ€™t mean the pain isnโ€™t real.ย We tend to validate suffering when itโ€™s vi...
03/03/2026

Just because it doesnโ€™t look like self-harm doesnโ€™t mean the pain isnโ€™t real.
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We tend to validate suffering when itโ€™s visible, when there are physical signs we recognise. But a lot of emotional pain happens quietly. It can show up as harsh self-treatment, pushing yourself past your limits, neglecting your needs, or feeling undeserving of care.
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Struggling doesnโ€™t have to leave marks to be serious. You donโ€™t need to hit a breaking point before your hurt โ€œcountsโ€.
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If something feels heavy, self-destructive, or overwhelming, even if no one else can see it, your pain is valid. And it deserves compassion and support. ๐Ÿ’›
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๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธโ€ฆ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป.Not because women are โ€œmeanโ€.But because many of us were taught to ...
02/03/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธโ€ฆ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป.
Not because women are โ€œmeanโ€.
But because many of us were taught to keep the peace, not speak up.
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So, instead of confronting directly, they:
โ€ข Exclude you from conversations
โ€ข Withhold information
โ€ข Undermine you quietly
And when opportunities feel limited, it becomes โ€œme vs youโ€.
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Have you experienced similar situations, or have you ever been that โ€œmean girlโ€?
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๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ข๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ-๐ˆ๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ.In Singapore, 1 in 4 youths (15โ€“35) reported self-injurious behaviour at least once...
01/03/2026

๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ข๐ฌ ๐’๐ž๐ฅ๐Ÿ-๐ˆ๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ.
In Singapore, 1 in 4 youths (15โ€“35) reported self-injurious behaviour at least once in their lifetime. Self-harm is more common than it seems.
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Early check-ins, plus teaching emotion regulation and healthy coping skills, can help reduce non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) thoughts and behaviours.
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Choose support, not judgement. If youโ€™re worried about someone, encourage them to seek help. ๐Ÿ’›
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๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ โ€œ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ โ€?It doesnโ€™t always sound cruel. It often sounds like a joke, โ€œhonestyโ€, or even flirtation โ€” but ...
26/02/2026

๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ก๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ โ€œ๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ โ€?
It doesnโ€™t always sound cruel. It often sounds like a joke, โ€œhonestyโ€, or even flirtation โ€” but itโ€™s a subtle put-down that slowly chips away at your self-esteem.
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If you leave a date or conversation feeling smaller, confused, or like you need to earn basic respect, pay attention. Repeated negging can create a power imbalance, increase self-doubt, and affect your emotional safety.
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Healthy relationships donโ€™t test your worth.
Attraction shouldnโ€™t require self-doubt.
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Swipe to learn the signs of negging in dating and relationships, how to respond, and when to set boundaries.

Save this as a reminder: love should build your confidence, not wear it down. ๐Ÿ’›
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Conflict happens in every close relationship.ย What protects trust isnโ€™t avoiding arguments โ€” itโ€™s knowing how to repair ...
25/02/2026

Conflict happens in every close relationship.ย 
What protects trust isnโ€™t avoiding arguments โ€” itโ€™s knowing how to repair after conflict.
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Repair is simple:
Pause the escalation.
Validate the impact.
Own your part (no โ€œbutโ€).
Reset and reconnect.
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When couples practise repair early, small hurts donโ€™t turn into resentment. Thatโ€™s how healthy relationships build resilience โ€” not by never fighting, but by repairing well.
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Even a short pause or gentle reset counts.
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Alysa Liu was a prodigy.Then she stepped away from ice skating at 16.ย Not because she failed.But because she was tired, ...
24/02/2026

Alysa Liu was a prodigy.
Then she stepped away from ice skating at 16.
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Not because she failed.
But because she was tired, burnt out.
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She took time for herself and built an identity beyond the rink.
Years later, she returned because she wanted to. and won Olympic gold.
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Her story is not just about talent.
It is about pacing.
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When your whole identity is tied to one goal, the pressure can get heavy. Over time, it can drain the joy out of what you once loved.
Sometimes, stepping back helps you come back to yourself.
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Have fun.
Own the process.
Be yourself and go at your own pace.
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Save this if you have been feeling behind. ๐Ÿ’›
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Itโ€™s not just a little monkey and a stuffed toy๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฆงย Punch holding on so tightly hits something deeper โ€” because we recogni...
23/02/2026

Itโ€™s not just a little monkey and a stuffed toy๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฆง
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Punch holding on so tightly hits something deeper โ€” because we recognise it. The way we cling to something when we feel anxious, lonely, or unsafe.
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When we see someone small and distressed, itโ€™s hard not to feel protective. It pulls at us, even if we donโ€™t fully understand why.
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Maybe it feels personal because many of us have held on too.
To a pillow. A routine. A person.
Just to feel okay.
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Holding on isnโ€™t weakness. Sometimes itโ€™s the bravest way to get through a hard moment.
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A gentle reminder today: check in on someone whoโ€™s been unusually quiet. Not all pain is loud, and not everyone knows how to ask for help. ๐Ÿ’›
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Blind boxes may look like harmless fun. But psychologically, the โ€œsurprise + chaseโ€ design can tap into the same reward ...
23/02/2026

Blind boxes may look like harmless fun. But psychologically, the โ€œsurprise + chaseโ€ design can tap into the same reward mechanisms behind gambling habits.
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Dr Annabelle shares that repeatedly buying boxes to get a rare item can reinforce impulse spending, especially in youths who are still developing self-control and decision-making skills.
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This isnโ€™t about banning collectibles. Itโ€™s about harm reduction, transparency, and protecting those who are more vulnerable.
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What are your thoughts on regulating blind boxes in Singapore?
Save this post if you found it helpful. Share it with a parent or teen who collects.
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Singapore
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Annabelle Psychology

At Annabelle Psychology, we believe good mental health involves identifying and alleviating stressors, prioritising your values and principles, as well as creating a satisfying balance and integration of activities among all areas of your life.

Our psychologists can work with you to identify barriers to your optimal mental health and help you achieve a greater overall sense of well-being. You will learn the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how to manage everyday stressors in new and more effective ways.

We offer psychological services designed to enhance well-being and address psychological concerns for adults and children in various phases of life. We will work with you to set clear workable goals and implement specific actions to help you overcome the barriers in your life as well as learn practical, applicable skills to help you meet your goals and achieve your desired outcomes.

Our clinic also provides individual, couples and family therapy to people of diverse backgrounds and orientations.