A psychotherapist in Singapore can give you access to a confidential and objective space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, helping you navigate life’s complexities and foster personal growth. Psychotherapy can benefit those facing significant challenges, offering strategies to manage difficulties and improve overall quality of life.
A psychotherapist can help you address these common challenges:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression or low mood
- Relationship challenges
- Grief, loss, or trauma
- Coping with major life transitions
- Parenting or family conflict
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic practice aimed at helping individuals address and manage emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges. It involves various therapeutic interventions that psychotherapists tailor to each client’s specific needs. Unlike general counselling, which often focuses on resolving immediate issues, psychotherapy typically delves into underlying patterns and past experiences for more profound, long-term personal growth.
Psychotherapists commonly use approaches like psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies.
Psychotherapists are trained to facilitate personal growth and emotional healing without necessarily making formal diagnoses, focusing instead on improving clients’ overall well-being. In addition, licensing for psychotherapists varies by region, reflecting their diverse educational backgrounds and specialised training.
At All in the Family Counselling, our sessions are guided by established therapeutic models and scientifically validated methods, ensuring a professional and empathetic approach to your mental health journey.
Benefits of Seeing a Psychotherapist
Engaging with a psychotherapist offers an opportunity for self-discovery and lasting positive change. What’s more, it can help you find clarity, foster resilience, and improve your overall well-being.
With the guidance of a psychotherapist, you can:
- Understand and change unhelpful behavioural patterns that may be hindering progress
- Improve emotional regulation, allowing for healthier responses to stress and challenges
- Strengthen relationships by enhancing communication and understanding interpersonal dynamics
- Address the lingering effects of trauma and past experiences, fostering emotional freedom
- Gain clarity and build confidence in your decisions and sense of self
- Learn lifelong coping tools and strategies for managing future difficulties
Our Approach to Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy encompasses a variety of techniques and methods tailored to address specific mental health issues and personal development goals. As a psychotherapist, Tammy Fontana utilises a blend of these methods to create an effective plan tailored to an individual’s unique needs. Among the different types of psychotherapy techniques used are:
| Psychotherapy Technique | Description | Target Issues/Use |
| Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours to improve emotional regulation and develop effective coping strategies. | Depression, anxiety, phobias |
| Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) | Aims to improve interpersonal relationships and communication, addressing issues directly related to interpersonal interactions. | Depression from relational conflicts |
| Family Therapy | Works to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen relationships within the family unit through structured sessions that explore family dynamics. | Family disputes, communication issues |
| Systemic Family Therapy | Views problems within the context of the family system, aiming to change interaction patterns that contribute to the family’s issues. | Family system dysfunctions |
| Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) | Combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness to enhance emotional and cognitive regulation and improve relationship effectiveness. | Borderline personality disorder, emotional dysregulation |
| Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) | Concentrates on developing solutions and focusing on the future rather than delving into problems and their origins. | Short-term goal setting, solution development |
| Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Utilises acceptance and mindfulness strategies, along with commitment and behaviour change techniques, to increase psychological flexibility. | Chronic stress, anxiety, depression |
This list is not exhaustive; there are many other therapeutic approaches tailored by Tammy Fontana to fit the client’s unique situation and therapy goals, ensuring the most effective plan is devised. Depending on the needs and preferences of the client, a psychotherapist can use these approaches in individual counselling, marriage counselling, or family counselling, offering flexibility and personalised care.
Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Psychotherapy Services Fees
| Services | Duration (Monday to Saturday, 9am-6pm) | Price | Additional Information |
| Counselling | 50 minutes | S$250 | |
| 80 minutes | S$375 | ||
| 100 minutes | S$500 | ||
| Outside Office Hours | 50 minutes | S$450 | |
| Counselling Packages | 3 Sessions (50 minutes per session) | S$750 | |
| 6 Sessions (50 minutes per session) | S$1399 | Includes mental health portal subscription (4 months) | |
| 10 Sessions (50 minutes per session) | S$2300 | Includes mental health portal subscription (6 months) | |
| 20 Sessions (50 minutes per session) | S$4200 | ||
| 12 Months (52 sessions) | S$10,300 | ||
| Phone Consultations (beyond 15 minutes) | 15 minutes | S$90 | |
| Q&A Zoom Conference | Up to 90 minutes |
Get more detailed information about our specialised therapy services and prices with Tammy Fontana on our Fees page.
Ready to improve your life? Book your session today, and let Tammy walk alongside you every step of the way!
Our Psychotherapist
Tammy Fontana
M.S., NCC, CTRT, USA Sex Therapist, Hypnotherapist
Hello, I’m Tammy Fontana, a psychotherapist in Singapore who draws on a foundation in clinical training and years of experience. My work involves addressing emotional and behavioural challenges for individuals and families. At the same time, my approach integrates evidence-based techniques, including Gottman Methods and Prepare/Enrich, supporting a pathway to well-being.
Holding certifications from the US National Counsellor Examination, I am committed to guiding you towards emotional balance and personal development. Also, my experience as an individual and family psychotherapist is focused on empowering those navigating the complexities of relationships or seeking greater self-understanding.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Psychotherapy
1. What type of therapy does a psychotherapist use?
A psychotherapist like Tammy Fontana may use various types of psychotherapy techniques, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy. The specific approach depends on the client’s individual needs, and therapy goals, aiming to provide tailored support for emotional and psychological growth.
2. What is the difference between a psychotherapist, a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
The difference between these roles lies in their training and practice focus. Psychotherapists provide talk therapy for emotional and psychological issues. Psychologists have a broader scope, including assessments and therapy. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication and offer therapy for mental health disorders.
3. Is a psychotherapist the same as a counsellor?
Not exactly. A psychotherapist and a counsellor both offer talk therapy to support individuals through emotional and psychological challenges. However, psychotherapists are often trained to address a wider range of mental health issues with various therapy modalities, while counsellors may focus on specific areas such as career or marriage guidance.
4. Can psychotherapists diagnose a mental disorder?
Yes, in Singapore, a qualified psychotherapist like Tammy Fontana can diagnose mental disorders, provided they have the required training and qualifications. This ability varies by jurisdiction and the therapist’s educational background such as assessment and diagnostic training using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Find a Psychotherapist in Singapore
Ms. Fontana provides therapy 7 days a week. She works with clients at all times. Online and in-person sessions are available.
- Address: 60 Paya Lebar Road, #11-06 Paya Lebar Square Singapore 409051
- Telephone: +65 9030 7239