Anxiety Treatment
You may understand that something is unlikely to go wrong and still find yourself worrying about it. Perhaps you spend a long time preparing for ordinary situations, replay conversations afterwards, or find yourself avoiding things you would otherwise like to do. Keeping up with everyday responsibilities can take considerable effort when you are feeling anxious.
I’m Dr Choe Ching, a clinical psychologist working with adults in Singapore. Anxiety is a particular area of my specialisation and has been a substantial part of my work over more than 20 years.
Making sense of what you are experiencing
I begin by listening to how anxiety affects you. What tends to bring it on? What goes through your mind? How do you respond, and what happens afterwards?
Anxiety can take different forms, including persistent worry, panic, fears about social situations, or fear of particular activities or places. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or know the right psychological terms. Describing what has been happening in your own words gives us a place to start.
We will also consider what is happening in your life. Your responsibilities, relationships and past experiences help us understand why certain situations feel particularly difficult.
How we might work together
We will look at what you would like to change and develop a shared understanding of the patterns involved. I draw on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), alongside Schema Therapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches where appropriate.
Our work may involve examining the meanings you give to situations, recognising how you respond to uncertainty, and gradually trying different ways of approaching things you find difficult. We will discuss the reasons for any exercises and how they relate to your goals.
Progress will mean something personal to you. It might be speaking more freely in meetings, spending less time caught up in worry, or returning to activities you have been avoiding. These everyday changes give us something concrete to work towards and review together.
You can read more about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) on the related page.
If you are considering therapy
Before arranging an appointment, I speak with you by telephone to understand your concerns and discuss whether I am a suitable person to help.
Sessions are individual, last 50 minutes, and take place at 72A Neil Road, Singapore, or online. You are welcome to ask about fees when you enquire.