EMDR therapy at Acorntherapy is provided by its founder, Miss Wang Yi Shing. Acorntherapy is a boutique mental health practice in Singapore, specialising in EMDR therapy and trauma-focused psychotherapy. It was founded in 2015 by Ms Wang, a Certified EMDR Practitioner, who has been in practice since 2011.
Our Services
Emotional and Mental Wellbeing with EMDR
If you are feeling
- Depressed, anxious, panic, stressed
- Angry, sad
- Trapped, on edge, tense, touchy, irritable
- A sense of dread about the future
- Worthless, not good enough, no confidence, low self esteem
- Fearful that people will leave you or abandon you
- Filled with guilt, self-blame, shame
- Troubled by flashback or intrusive thoughts of past events
- Distressed by past or present abuse: emotional, psychological or physical
- Distressed by negative life experience, past failure
- Distressed by trauma
- Dependency on or addiction to sex, excessive spending, gambling
- Scared of flying, dental treatment, animals, insects
Or if at work, you are feeling
- Tired, overwhelmed, loss of directions and aspiration
- Frustrated by procrastination
- Pressured by perfectionism
- Worried by job performance, prospects, promotion, retrenchment, retirement
- Distressed by workplace tension, changes and transitions
- Stressed by incessant pressure for higher sales and performance targets
I invite you to come and have a chat to offload what’s on your mind, and look for ways to manage or resolve the source of your problems. Therapy will help you gain insight, reclaim your inner power and move ahead with positive self-belief, confidence and joy.
The program Emotional and Mental Wellbeing with EMDR is based on EMDR Therapy [Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing] and its recent advances, which have been rigorously researched and proven to be an effective and efficient method to deal with a range of emotional challenges and mental health issues.
The Program can be broadly summarised as follows, though it will be customised according to the specific needs and conditions of each client:
Assessment Phase
- History-taking, psychological assessment
- Identifying incidents that precipitated the symptoms
- Therapy Planning
Therapy Phase
- Building psychological resources, learning self-soothing and coping skills
- Assessing and processing target memories
- Re-evaluating target memories
- Consolidating newly emerged positive views of the self
Discharge Preparation
- Envisioning growth: your new narrative about self-belief, behaviour and relationship
EMDR therapy at Acorntherapy is provided by its founder, Miss Wang Yi Shing. Acorntherapy is a boutique mental health practice in Singapore, specialising in EMDR therapy and trauma-focused psychotherapy. It was founded in 2015 by Ms Wang, a Certified EMDR Practitioner, who has been in practice since 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does EMDR therapy relieve the symptoms of emotional and mental distress?
EMDR therapy focuses on resolving the original experience that gives rise to the symptoms of distress.
This is done through the 8-phase structure of EMDR therapy. In an EMDR session, the client briefly recalls the memory while moving their eyes to follow the hand movement of the therapist. The movement stimulates the healing capacity of the brain to reduce the negative emotional, cognitive and physical reactions to the experience. When the memory is fully reprocessed, it is no longer distressing and the symptoms relating to the experience fall away.
By resolving the source that gives rise to the symptom, EMDR therapy goes beyond symptom reduction to deliver results that generally are radical and sustained.
What happens in the Emotional and Mental Wellbeing programme at Acorntherapy?
The programme begins with a thorough assessment — including your personal history, psychological evaluation, and identification of the experiences driving your symptoms. The therapy phase involves building psychological resources, processing distressing memories, and consolidating positive outcomes of the therapy. The programme concludes with discharge preparation, helping you establish a clear, grounded vision for how you think, feel, perform, and relate going forward.
How many EMDR therapy sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies according to the nature and complexity of your concerns, as well as your therapy goals. Some clients experience significant relief within a few sessions, while others benefit from a longer course of therapy. At Acorntherapy, we will discuss with you a personalised therapy plan after the initial assessment. From time to time during the course of therapy, we will review progress with you so you can keep tabs on where you are in your journey.
Is a diagnosis required before I see you?
No diagnosis or a doctor’s referral is necessary to begin EMDR therapy. All you need to do is to get in touch with us. Through history taking and assessment, we will be able to determine whether EMDR therapy is appropriate in your case.
Will my friends and colleagues get to know I am in therapy?
No. All sessions are confidential, except where a client threatens to harm themselves or others, or in the unlikely situation where a court orders disclosure of the therapy. Therefore, your friends, colleagues or any other person will not learn of the therapy, unless you disclose that information yourself, or you consent to its disclosure.
Is EMDR therapy covered by insurance?
Yes if the insurance policy covers psychotherapy. Our clients have successfully claimed from their insurance companies with our receipts. We suggest you first seek your insurer’s confirmation.
How do I book an EMDR session with Acorntherapy?
WhatsApp at +65 9023 1691 , or
Email at contact@acorntherapy.sg
