International Center for Cognitive Development

05/11/2025

"How many appointments do I need to resolve my problems?"

This is a very common question for us here at ICCD. The truth is, the number of counselling sessions each person needs can vary widely. Here’s why it’s tough to give a one-size-fits-all answer:

Severity & Complexity: Some issues are more deeply rooted or complex than others, which can mean a longer process.

Support Systems: Having strong support from friends, family, or community can make a big difference in how quickly someone progresses.

Integrating Insights: Change doesn’t just happen in the counselling room. How much you’re able to reflect, practice, and integrate new insight gained during the sessions in daily life matters a lot.

Therapist Fit: The type of therapy and the connection you feel with your counsellor can impact how quickly you see progress.

Every journey is unique, so the number of appointments needed is different for everyone. Progress might be quick, or take a little more time—both are completely normal. If you have questions about your own process, don’t hesitate to discuss them with your therapist!

07/10/2025

At ICCD, we believe mental health care is a journey—not just a solution for those “bad days.” Many people think counselling is only for moments of crisis, but in reality, professional support can help when you’re facing ongoing or recurring challenges, such as:

- Persistent anxiety or low mood
- Relationship struggles that don’t resolve on their own
- Stress that keeps returning, no matter what you try
- Patterns from the past that make it hard to move forward

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming. Regular counselling offers tools and insight to manage long-term issues, build resilience, and create lasting change.

17/10/2024

https://neurosciencenews.com/screen-time-mental-health-kids-27807/

A recent study finds that increased screen time is associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and attention issues among 9- and 10-year-olds.

28/03/2024

We are hiring!! Looking for Personal Learning Assistants, Behavioral analysis, Speech and a language pathologists and Occupational therapists

We are in HCMC Vietnam with two offices currently and a third on the way.

17/07/2023

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2009/08/positive-educate

The programs promote optimism by teaching students assertiveness, creative brainstorming, decision-making, relaxation and other coping and problem-solving skills.

17/07/2023

https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/teenage-brain

Eva Telzer, PhD, explains why teens take more risks and why that risk-taking is sometimes beneficial, why parents have more influence than they think, and how social media and other technology use may be affecting teens’ behavior and development.

10/07/2023

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/11/academic-performance

When parents have high hopes for their children’s academic achievement, the children tend to do better in school, unless those hopes are unrealistic, in which case the children may not perform well in school.

03/07/2023

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2014/08/physical-fitness

Physically fit sixth-graders — especially girls — are less likely to report feeling depressed when they reach seventh grade, according to a study presented at the American Psychological Association’s 122nd Annual Convention.

26/06/2023

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/08/po*******hy-exposure

The age at which a boy is first exposed to po*******hy is significantly associated with certain sexist attitudes later in life, but not necessarily in the way people might think.

19/06/2023

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/08/yoga-depression

People who suffer from depression may want to look to yoga as a complement to traditional therapies as the practice appears to lessen symptoms of the disorder.