Addictions

Founded in 2004, One Hope Centre (OHC) is a non-profit social service organisation and a registered Institute of Public Character (IPC) in Singapore. We specialise in helping people affected by behavioural addictions, such as problem gambling and compulsive spending. OHC offers counselling for individuals and families, support groups and group therapy. All our help services are provided free of charge. We also conduct workshops and public seminars on addictions and related issues.  

We offer an integrated approach to therapy using techniques and tools tailored specifically to our clients and the issues they face. We help clients explore their feelings, beliefs and life experiences so that they can feel empowered to make healthy decisions themselves. We work with both individuals and with couples. Our services include: Alcohol Abuse Sex Addiction Anger Management Anxiety and Panic Attacks Depression Loss and Heartache Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Dr. Sean David Vanniasingham is a consultant psychiatrist experienced in general psychiatry, addiction medicine and neurostimulation treatment.  Dr. David graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery and subsequently attained his post-graduate degree from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. After completing his psychiatry residency training, he practised as a psychiatrist at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and the National Addictions Management Service (NAMS).  Dr. David has vast experience in treating patients from both inpatient and outpatient settings. He has treated a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, psychosis, addictions, stress-related conditions and insomnia. He is also trained in the practice of neurostimulation treatment modalities such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. David is a firm believer in practising a bio-psycho-social model approach in the holistic and recovery-oriented care of his patients. Dr. David is passionate about the education of young doctors. He was awarded the National Healthcare Group teaching recognition award for medical educators. He has also presented at conferences and given public education talks. Dr. David is a fellow at the Academy of Medicine Singapore and is currently serving as an executive committee member of […]

With well over a decade’s worth of experience in mental health, Shawn has worked in several public and private contexts in both Singapore and Australia. As a clinical psychologist, he has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of an array of psychological issues, and provides clinical supervision to psychologists and psychiatrists in various contexts. He received his specialised training whilst residing in Perth, Western Australia, and was active in the activities of the Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Western Australia and the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc. Western Australia. Shawn works both in long-term psychotherapy and in a short-term focused way. Shawn’s specialist areas encompass Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Adult Psychotherapy, and Drug and Alcohol Dependence treatment. In his years based in Singapore, he has accumulated remarkable experience in the adult field, ranging from depressive/ anxiety/ anger issues to the assessment and treatment of Personality Disorders, Adult Sex Offenders, and Psychotic states. His work is known for being gentle and respectful, whilst supporting his clients develop insights into their difficulties. He spent the earlier years of his career at the Institute of Mental Health/ Woodbridge Hospital (IMH) in Singapore, practising as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Clinical […]

Brenda completed her postgraduate clinical training in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, during which, she worked in various settings including the Black Dog Institute and the Anxiety Treatment and Research Unit at Westmead Hospital. Upon returning to Singapore, she spent many years providing psychotherapy and conducting assessments with adults at the Institute of Mental Health. She has a breadth of experience having been placed in various contexts such as community, forensic, outpatient and inpatient settings. She has also spent a number of years as part of the Mood Disorders Unit, a multidisciplinary team, specialising in the treatment of mood disorders in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Taking her prior experience in group psychotherapy in Australia, she co-developed a short term group psychotherapy treatment for individuals with mood and anxiety disorders where the outcomes of the treatment was presented as a poster at the joint International Society for Affective Disorders and International Society for Bipolar Disorders in 2016. She also has experience in conducting brief focused group therapy for individuals with interpersonal difficulties. A firm believer of education, she has conducted trainings for General Practitioners and spoke at public forums on issues relating to mental health. In addition, she has also […]

Provide over the phone counselling and a webchat service on problem gambling, information on application of casino exclusion orders and other gambling related services. Webchat: https://livesupport.imh.com.sg

Psycare Consultants Pte. Ltd. is one of the earliest private psychological practices established in Singapore. It was started in 1992 by Dr Harold Robers who began his clinical practice after moving from the USA to Singapore. The psychological practice has been based in several settings: Gleneagles Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Tanglin Shopping Centre and we are currently located near Clarke Quay at One North Bridge Road. We are a cultural diverse team of clinical psychologists and psychotherapists who have been providing services to both the expatriate and local communities for more than 20 years. Our commitment is to apply effective techniques of Neuro-Science and psychotherapy to meet the needs of people who consult with us. Our philosophy of treatment is holistically-oriented towards the health of the whole person: the physical, emotional, mental/neurological and intuitive/spiritual unity of the person. Services: – Psychotherapy and counselling to children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of concerns and problems – Counselling and Psychotherapy to couples and families – Psychological, neurological and career assessment and testing for children and adults – Professional education and training seminars, and consultation services – Executive and life coaching for emotional resiliency and neurological change We provide interventions […]

​The Department of Psychological Medicine has a dedicated care team looking after the mental and emotional health of our patients. Clinical Services General Psychiatry Addiction Medicine Clinic Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic Geriatric Psychiatry Memory Clinic Sleep Disorders Clinic