A quiet little space to feel and heal.
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Hi, I'm Hernping!
This is a picture of me trying to surf in Bali, Indonesia. Don't I look like a professional surfer?
No, not really. By my scrunched-up face and absolute terror in my eyes, you probably could guess that I fell down within the next two seconds.
That's no monster wave either.
However, could you have picked up that I suffered from Depression at the time that I took this picture?
My guess is no.
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Just because someone carries it well doesn't mean it isn't heavy, right? You never know when they might fall down too.
It wasn't the first time I experienced mental health issues, having suffered earlier on in my life caused by the childhood trauma of my mum passing away when I was Five. You can read a bit more about my story here.
Growing up, I knew I wanted to understand this more and pursued an education in Psychology. I hold a Masters in Psychology and am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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Lured by the bigger paycheck of being in the corporate world, I sold out and joined the rat race instead of pursuing my real passion. That's when Depression slowly took a hold on my mind again, as the meaninglessness of my financial and career pursuits became more and more apparent.
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I went for many months feeling terrible. The people I love, especially my wife suffered with me.
Here's me now.
I'm back to living a more meaningful life by helping people as a Work Psychologist and Psychotherapist.
I started this little blog for those of you who need it, just like I did during my troubled times. I hope to share some of the things I've learned from my studies and research while also telling a story with my life experience with you.
I write articles that aim to help you and other Singaporeans learn more about mental health, how to find happiness and to live a more wellbeing-centered lifestyle in our beautiful, sunny Singapore.
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As much as I love our country and home, I don't think we've done very well in the realm of mental health. We've been taught to study hard, work hard but yet not have the time to really balance this with our mental wellbeing.
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It's almost like a pressure cooker waiting to pop.
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Anyway, thanks so much for visiting my little blog.
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Take care, friend :)
My Therapy Services.
To whoever you are reading this, I hope you know that things will get better. Healing takes time, and I'll be glad if you let me be a part of your healing journey too.
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I currently practice at a clinic I set up (more down below) near Bishan Park / 10 mins from Bishan MRT / Upper Thomson. Otherwise, we can chat via zoom too.
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I offer heavily subsidised therapy and counsellingthere. Why? Well, I'm just hoping to help you in the same way I've been helped by others before :)
I founded IASH.sg
I created a non-profit social enterprise called IASH.SG and brought like-minded people in to create a space where anyone can speak one-to-one with trained peer supporters (free, online) as well as join fun mental health community events as well as find support groups (we call these "empathy circles")
This initiative is almost entirely run by our volunteer community which I help to lead :) Speak to our 1:1 peer supporters or come see us as our events. Looking forward to meeting you!​
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Accessible Therapy / Counselling.
Counselling & Therapy in SG can be Expensive.
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As part of IASH, I've been working to link people up with experienced Counsellors / Therapists as well as Counsellors-in-training who are fulfilling their Practicum Hours to become fully licensed Counsellors.
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And it starts from $20 per session - so why not give it a go?