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Specialist Counselling For Children & Teens

Before: Naughty, don't listen, hyperactive, running around, noisy, cannot concentrate.


After:
 The child they were meant to be.


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Years Combined Child Therapy Experience

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The Problem

There are no naughty children, only misunderstood ones. Bad behaviours are merely a reaction to a learned negative belief. Change the belief, change the behaviour for the long term.

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Our Services

Specialist therapy for children and teens between 5 - 18 years old. We take an integrative approach to therapy through our innovative 4A Method achieving breakthrough for your child at every stage. 

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Helping Children For The Last 12 Years...

Chua Sze Siong

MindfulBear Founder & Chief Therapist


✅ Therapeutic intervention specialist for children and teens.

✅ Ex MOE school counsellor.

✅ Certified suicide intervention counsellor.

✅ Father to an amazing daughter.

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Stop Guessing, Start Acting

  • Step 1

    Screen for underlying social, behavioural and emotional issues in the first session.


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  • Step 2

    Understand root causes of misbehaviour at the end of the first screening session.

  • Step 3

    Act with targeted 60mins therapy intervention using our proven 4A Method.

Our Secret Sauce: The 4A Method

Our innovative combination of play therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT and mindfulness replaces bad behaviours with good ones. 

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Stage 1: Awareness 

Like shining a light through a dark room, this is where we identify your child’s learnt negative belief. This helps you understand why your child does what they do. This helps us formulate an action plan designed to help your child move towards long term desirable change. 


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Stage 2: Activation

We kick-starts the change process with motivational interviewing and replacement technique. We gradually chip away their harden existing belief making room for positive ones. Inducing your child to take their first step of positive change. 


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Stage 3: Adjustment

We review and iterate the best approach for your child. The human mind is complex, there is no one-size-fit-all solution. We have a map to get your child to the destination, but base on feedback, it is subjected to change. We iterate, we customise, we find the shortest path to steer your child towards long term change.


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Stage 4: Advancement

Success. You can visibly see changes in your child. Now we need to make it long term, permanent and sticky. Here we guide your child to internalise the achievement they had accomplished. We arm them with life skills, teaching them how to deal with lifestyle stressors when they happen so they never go back again.


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What To Expect On Your First Visit

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At MindfulBear, more than 30 years of combined child therapy expertise shapes our approach.


Specialising exclusively in children, we ensure that our focus is sharp and our methods effective.


As trusted partners for numerous primary and secondary schools, we have cemented our role as a leading advocate for children’s mental health in Singapore.


On the first visit, we start the discovery process for your child.


✅ Every first session is an Early Intervention Screening.


✅ Your child will run through a series of test to screen for common social, behavioural and emotional issues.


✅ Conducted fully by trained counsellors with years of child therapy experience.


By the end of the first session, you will get a glimpse of why your child do what they do. Uncovering the struggles they are silently experiencing. A side that is causing all their social, emotional and/or behavioural pains.

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What Others Say

Excellent

4.8

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Improved Communication With Daughter

MindfulBear has been most accommodating and helpful, be it the Admin staff or the Counsellors. We have much benefitted from how to improve our understanding and communication with our kids from the counselling received. My daughter has also learnt more about her emotions and how to manage interactions with different perspectives, rather than feeling misunderstood. We also learnt more parenting tips on how to handle children and on how to manage situations that used to happen. We are more in peace now compared to the start of a journey of many battles, after being enlightened by the guidance from MindfulBear. Thank you! MindfulBear has been most accommodating and helpful, be it the Admin staff or the Counsellors. We have much benefitted from... MindfulBear has been most accommodating and helpful, be it the Admin staff or the Counsellors. We have much benefitted from how to improve our understanding and communication with our kids from the counselling received. My daughter has also learnt more about her emotions and how to manage interactions with different perspectives, rather than feeling misunderstood. We also learnt more parenting tips on how to handle children and on how to manage situations that used to happen. We are more in peace now compared to the start of a journey of many battles, after being enlightened by the guidance from MindfulBear. Thank you!

Behaviour & Emotional Issues Greatly Improved

MindfulBear has been very helpful. From making my first appointment to ensuring I was matched with the most suitable support for my daughter. The sessions at MindfulBear were always fruitful and meaningful. My daughter's behaviour and emotional issues have improved greatly. The approach here managed to resolve most of the underlying issues. MindfulBear is highly recommended. MindfulBear has been very helpful. From making my first appointment to ensuring I was matched with the most suitable support... MindfulBear has been very helpful. From making my first appointment to ensuring I was matched with the most suitable support for my daughter. The sessions at MindfulBear were always fruitful and meaningful. My daughter's behaviour and emotional issues have improved greatly. The approach here managed to resolve most of the underlying issues. MindfulBear is highly recommended.

Daughter's Anger Bursts Improved

The counselling at MindfulBear helped my daughter connect instantly, and she looks forward to every week's session. My daughter always tells me that she shares many secrets during her sessions, which she does not share with us, thus clearly a very strong connection and safe environment was created for her through MindfulBear. I have seen improvements in my daughter's bursts of anger after the sessions here. The counselling at MindfulBear helped my daughter connect instantly, and she looks forward to every week's session. My daughter always... The counselling at MindfulBear helped my daughter connect instantly, and she looks forward to every week's session. My daughter always tells me that she shares many secrets during her sessions, which she does not share with us, thus clearly a very strong connection and safe environment was created for her through MindfulBear. I have seen improvements in my daughter's bursts of anger after the sessions here.

Panic Attacks Improved Significantly

I would highly recommend MindfulBear, as the counselling provided here worked really well for my daughter and now my son. The team has dealt with both of my kids very patiently and was highly accommodating. My daughter used to get panic attacks for months and after a few sessions at MindfulBear, I saw a huge improvement for her. My son is suffering from intense OCD; we tried several therapists but none of them were able to build a rapport with him. However, after our daughter’s experience we wanted to try MindfulBear for our son as well. And we are already seeing significant improvement for our son after just a few sessions. The support has been excellent. I would highly recommend MindfulBear, as the counselling provided here worked really well for my daughter and now my son.... I would highly recommend MindfulBear, as the counselling provided here worked really well for my daughter and now my son. The team has dealt with both of my kids very patiently and was highly accommodating. My daughter used to get panic attacks for months and after a few sessions at MindfulBear, I saw a huge improvement for her. My son is suffering from intense OCD; we tried several therapists but none of them were able to build a rapport with him. However, after our daughter’s experience we wanted to try MindfulBear for our son as well. And we are already seeing significant improvement for our son after just a few sessions. The support has been excellent.

Notice Progress In Child

Chance upon the MindfulBear website, and that was a wise choice made. At the end of each session, we noticed the progression and changes in my child. It was such a blessing for us. My child looked forward to each session. It was such a bittersweet feeling when the course of therapy completed. But most importantly, we could not have progressed so far without the help of MindfulBear. Once again, thanks, MindfulBear, for assisting us during the lowest period of time. Chance upon the MindfulBear website, and that was a wise choice made. At the end of each session, we noticed... Chance upon the MindfulBear website, and that was a wise choice made. At the end of each session, we noticed the progression and changes in my child. It was such a blessing for us. My child looked forward to each session. It was such a bittersweet feeling when the course of therapy completed. But most importantly, we could not have progressed so far without the help of MindfulBear. Once again, thanks, MindfulBear, for assisting us during the lowest period of time.

Teenager Communicates Openly Now

I am genuinely impressed with the dedicated counselling my teenager and I received at MindfulBear. Their counsellors excel at connecting with teens and fostering open communication, backed by a deep understanding of adolescent challenges. MindfulBear promptly shares valuable insights with genuine concern, is generous with time, and creates a supportive environment, even collaborating with my child's school. The practical, encouraging advice reflects a sincere investment in well-being. This holistic, trustworthy approach makes MindfulBear a highly recommended and valuable resource for any parent seeking teen counselling. I am genuinely impressed with the dedicated counselling my teenager and I received at MindfulBear. Their counsellors excel at connecting... I am genuinely impressed with the dedicated counselling my teenager and I received at MindfulBear. Their counsellors excel at connecting with teens and fostering open communication, backed by a deep understanding of adolescent challenges. MindfulBear promptly shares valuable insights with genuine concern, is generous with time, and creates a supportive environment, even collaborating with my child's school. The practical, encouraging advice reflects a sincere investment in well-being. This holistic, trustworthy approach makes MindfulBear a highly recommended and valuable resource for any parent seeking teen counselling.

My Daughter Improves A Lot

My girl has OCD on contamination. She started therapy at MindfulBear in March and we find that my girl improves a lot after a few sessions. Everytime, we feel that it is a fruitful session for us. The therapy starts off in a way that makes it easier for us to continue after that. I strongly recommend to give it a try at MindfulBear 🐻. My girl has OCD on contamination. She started therapy at MindfulBear in March and we find that my girl improves... My girl has OCD on contamination. She started therapy at MindfulBear in March and we find that my girl improves a lot after a few sessions. Everytime, we feel that it is a fruitful session for us. The therapy starts off in a way that makes it easier for us to continue after that. I strongly recommend to give it a try at MindfulBear 🐻.

Son’s Anger Bursts Improved

The counsellors at MindfulBear are very caring and professional. They are able to connect with my boy and encourage him to improve his behaviour, and I have seen improvements in my son’s bursts of anger after the sessions there. Now ongoing continue 2nd package. Thanks so much MindfulBear Team. The counsellors at MindfulBear are very caring and professional. They are able to connect with my boy and encourage him... The counsellors at MindfulBear are very caring and professional. They are able to connect with my boy and encourage him to improve his behaviour, and I have seen improvements in my son’s bursts of anger after the sessions there. Now ongoing continue 2nd package. Thanks so much MindfulBear Team.

Truly Grateful For MindfulBear

After the first session, my child always looks forward to the next one at MindfulBear. I’ve noticed positive changes after each session, and the progress has been remarkable. The counselling incorporates fun activities and games, making each session both enriching and enjoyable. We've completed all eight sessions, and my child is genuinely sad that it’s coming to an end. The strong rapport built between my child and their counsellor is a testament to how effective the sessions at MindfulBear have been. I’m truly grateful for the caring and engaging guidance my child received at MindfulBear. 👍🏻😊 After the first session, my child always looks forward to the next one at MindfulBear. I’ve noticed positive changes after... After the first session, my child always looks forward to the next one at MindfulBear. I’ve noticed positive changes after each session, and the progress has been remarkable. The counselling incorporates fun activities and games, making each session both enriching and enjoyable. We've completed all eight sessions, and my child is genuinely sad that it’s coming to an end. The strong rapport built between my child and their counsellor is a testament to how effective the sessions at MindfulBear have been. I’m truly grateful for the caring and engaging guidance my child received at MindfulBear. 👍🏻😊

Son’s Misbehavior Improved Significantly

Have been seeing a counsellor at MindfulBear for my 7-yr-old son’s misbehavior in school & at home. The approach here helped connect with him & provided us insights into his behavior. We were also taught methods to deal with the situation. We appreciate that MindfulBear initiated contact with the school counselor to cooperate to improve my son’s behavior in school. We could see improvement in my son’s behavior 👍🏻 Have been seeing a counsellor at MindfulBear for my 7-yr-old son’s misbehavior in school & at home. The approach here... Have been seeing a counsellor at MindfulBear for my 7-yr-old son’s misbehavior in school & at home. The approach here helped connect with him & provided us insights into his behavior. We were also taught methods to deal with the situation. We appreciate that MindfulBear initiated contact with the school counselor to cooperate to improve my son’s behavior in school. We could see improvement in my son’s behavior 👍🏻

Able To Identify The Issue

The counselling at MindfulBear is really good at engaging both parents and child, and was able to identify the issue, offering comprehensive tips to help us manage. My child looks forward to the sessions and has built trust very quickly through their approach. The team is also very pragmatic and honest, informing us that 3 sessions were what we needed at the moment - unlike some places that would make you go through multiple sessions unnecessarily. We’re keeping the conversation going while monitoring our progress, and MindfulBear is happy to do so over emails in the coming months. Definitely recommend 👍 The counselling at MindfulBear is really good at engaging both parents and child, and was able to identify the issue,... The counselling at MindfulBear is really good at engaging both parents and child, and was able to identify the issue, offering comprehensive tips to help us manage. My child looks forward to the sessions and has built trust very quickly through their approach. The team is also very pragmatic and honest, informing us that 3 sessions were what we needed at the moment - unlike some places that would make you go through multiple sessions unnecessarily. We’re keeping the conversation going while monitoring our progress, and MindfulBear is happy to do so over emails in the coming months. Definitely recommend 👍

Daughter's Wellbeing Improved

The overall experience at MindfulBear is great; their service, counsellor approach, ease of booking and most importantly, the treatment works. The counsellor assigned by MindfulBear connected well with my daughter, and as the sessions went on, it was obviously helping her improve her well being. They were not pushy on packages and genuinely look towards improving the condition instead of creating a crunch approach toward counselling. Well recommended. The overall experience at MindfulBear is great; their service, counsellor approach, ease of booking and most importantly, the treatment works.... The overall experience at MindfulBear is great; their service, counsellor approach, ease of booking and most importantly, the treatment works. The counsellor assigned by MindfulBear connected well with my daughter, and as the sessions went on, it was obviously helping her improve her well being. They were not pushy on packages and genuinely look towards improving the condition instead of creating a crunch approach toward counselling. Well recommended.

Helped Daughter Build Confidence

We wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional guidance and support provided by the Therapist at MindfulBear for our daughter. Their non-judgemental and supportive approach has helped my daughter build confidence and self-awareness. We are truly grateful & we highly recommend MindfulBear for parents seeking counselling for their children! 💪🏼 We wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional guidance and support provided by the Therapist at... We wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional guidance and support provided by the Therapist at MindfulBear for our daughter. Their non-judgemental and supportive approach has helped my daughter build confidence and self-awareness. We are truly grateful & we highly recommend MindfulBear for parents seeking counselling for their children! 💪🏼

Helped Us Understand Our Child

The Counsellors at MindfulBear are engaging, encouraging, and compassionate. Our child has benefited from sessions there and has improved by leaps. MindfulBear provides insightful observations and support that have helped us to understand our child better. The Counsellors at MindfulBear are engaging, encouraging, and compassionate. Our child has benefited from sessions there and has improved by... The Counsellors at MindfulBear are engaging, encouraging, and compassionate. Our child has benefited from sessions there and has improved by leaps. MindfulBear provides insightful observations and support that have helped us to understand our child better.

Noticed Changes In My Son

Initially, my son was reluctant to attend his first session, then he was introduced to his counsellor at MindfulBear. The counsellor was able to help my son open up on the first session. Since then, my son enjoys his sessions very much and will ask me to book the next appointment as soon as possible. I have also noticed some changes in him, and it's only his second session there. I am very glad that I found MindfulBear. Initially, my son was reluctant to attend his first session, then he was introduced to his counsellor at MindfulBear. The... Initially, my son was reluctant to attend his first session, then he was introduced to his counsellor at MindfulBear. The counsellor was able to help my son open up on the first session. Since then, my son enjoys his sessions very much and will ask me to book the next appointment as soon as possible. I have also noticed some changes in him, and it's only his second session there. I am very glad that I found MindfulBear.

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Weekdays: 11am - 8pm, Weekends: 9am - 6pm.

MindfulBear @ CTHub
2 Kallang Avenue #09-24
Singapore 339407

MindfulBear @ Parkway Centre
1 Marine Parade Central #11-01
Singapore 449408

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FAQ

All 1st session is a 60 minutes Screening Session. Priced at $197. Your child will run through a series of test to screen for common issues. By the end of the first session, you will get a glimpse of why your child do what they do. 

All subsequent sessions are also 60 minutes long. Priced at $1520 for 8 sessions ($190/session). All sessions are 1-to-1. Tailored to fit your child's therapy goals as assessed during the intake session.

All our therapist has years of therapy experience. They are also vetted and trained with our 4A Counselling Approach. 

Most parents seek help because they feel stuck. Stuck in rectifying their child's disruptive behaviour.

They have tried multiple ways to steer their child in the right direction, but nothing seems to work. 

The parenting journey is an interesting one. If you have tried everything already, why not give this a chance too? Multiple parents had walked through our doors, seeing positive change in their child’s academic, emotion and behavioural wellbeing. 

The parent-child relationship is attached with our own bias and belief. Influenced by our past experience on thorny subjects such as device addiction, lack of motivation to study or anger issues. This personal bias and belief are unfavourable for effective communication to happen; a prerequisite for effective change.

Done in a safe environment, without any bias or judgement. The counsellor is trained to listen, pick up concerns, assess and guide your child through a process of change to help resolve his/her issues and problems.

At MindfulBear, we guide each child through our proven 4A method for effective change.

No. This is a common misconception. No medical record will be made on your child.

In fact, nobody will know if your child comes for counselling. A professional code of ethics guides our counsellors in matters of privacy and confidentiality.

Any information gained in counselling sessions will not be disclosed outside our centre unless you, give us written permission to do so, the counsellor determines that your child is in immediate danger, or the counsellor is ordered by a court of law to do so.  

Children often think they are going to therapy because they are bad.

It is important to approach your child so he/she does not feel stigmatise or responsible for any dysfunction in the family. Your approach should be one of collaboration, on how both of you can work together to solve the current issue. Therapy is just a way to solve this issue.

You can say something like, “You know how hard it is to [the issue you are facing]? Mummy/Daddy need more ideas on how to help you, so we met someone who helps children and families, and we think you'll really like them too. Plus, these visits are special because you can talk about anything! Even us and it stays private.” You can also suggest a trial session, if he/she does not like it, they could stop anytime.

Remember, how you say is more important than what you say. Your approach should be one of collaboration.

Yes you can.

The therapist will be able to indirectly help your child through you for the moment.

Some parents want to “check out” what a counselling session involved before bring their child down. They may have a couple of questions to ask the therapist privately before committing.

Other parents may have difficulty bringing their child down. Whatever your reasons may be, it is always a good to take active action, to head down by yourself first.

Ask the therapist any questions you may have regarding your child. When your child is ready, you could always bring your child down later.

On the first visit, we start the discovery process for your child.

With a few choices questions, we slowly peel away the layers of your child. Uncovering the problems they are facing, the struggles they are silently experiencing. A side that is causing all their social, emotional and or behavioural pains.

This is where we start for every child, AWARENESS of their underlying issues.

Every first session is an Intake session.

Your child will run through a series of test to screen for common issues.

We will also conduct individual 1-on-1 screening therapy for yourself and your child.

By the end of the first session, you will get a glimpse of why your child do what they do.

When it comes to matters of the mind and heart, there is no one size fit all treatments.

The frequency and numbers of session your child needs depend on you, your child, the counsellor's assessment and your concerns. On your first meeting, you, your child and the counsellor will discuss your goals for counselling and the number of sessions needed to achieve these goals.

It is important to keep in mind that counselling is a therapeutic process that takes time to reap full benefits. We do not limit the number of counselling session that your child can assess too.

No. We only specialise in providing psychological help to children and teens between 5 to 18 years old.

You can find us in two locations.

MindfulBear @ CTHub
2 Kallang Avenue #11-17 Singapore 339407

MindfulBear @ Parkway Centre
1 Marine Parade Central #11-01 Singapore 449408

All sessions are by appointment only. You are highly encouraged to book early to secure a session.

Walk-ins will not be entertained to be fair for everyone.

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