Internet / Gaming addiction Therapy for children

Help your child break free from internet / Gaming addiction

  • Guide your child away from excessive screen time and towards healthier habits.
  • Uncover the core reasons behind your child's digital addiction paving the way for effective long term change.
  • Educate your child on the potential dangers of cyberspace, ensuring they navigate cyberspace safely.
  • Find a harmonious balance for your child between the digital world and real life, reducing their reliance on social media, gaming, and other digital distractions for the long term.

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"Thank you for being the MAGICIAN to my boy, dealing with his challenges. You have helped him so much, no words can describe my THANKS to you..." - P. Kuan

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What we do...

  • Create and install safe barriers for healthy internet, phone and computer use.
  • Initiate change process and guid your child work through their cyber addiction.
  • Harness "choice theory" to help your child make responsible decision towards their digital devices.
  • Create management plan and tools to deal with recurring cyber addiction related issues.

helping children for the last 9 years...

helping children for the last 9 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.

Our 4A Counselling Approach

Stage 1: Awareness 

Like shining a light through a dark room, this is where we identify your child’s issues. 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. 

Stage 2: Activation

We kick-start 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. 

Stage 3: Adjustment

We review and iterate the best approach for your child. The human mind is complex, there is no one-size-fits-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.

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.

What to expect on your first visit

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 Intake session.
  • Your child will run through a series of test to screen for common social, behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Conducted fully by certified 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.

What others say...

Many parents had walked through our doors feeling happy about their child's progress. Kids had walked through our doors feeling better, well behaved, motivated, happier and active for the life ahead of them.  

Ivy Relles
Ivy Relles
02:23 18 Oct 24
I happen to find MindfulBear through my search in the internet regarding child/teen counselling. My husband and I went to book an appointment with them. Glad we made the first step and started this journey. Thank you for the assistance and prompt responses to our questions initially on the phone.Kudos to MindfulBear team!
Chuen Wah Kok
Chuen Wah Kok
10:51 12 Oct 24
The overall experience is great, their service, counsellor approach, ease of booking and most importantly, the treatment works.The assigned counsellor 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 geniuely look towards improving the condition instead of creating a crunch approach toward counselling.Well recommended.
Google User
Google User
08:22 05 Oct 24
They helped us to manage our child's behaviour in school & screen time at home.Very professional & friendly staff.
Lai Sien Ham
Lai Sien Ham
08:11 05 Oct 24
Our counsellor Yu Fei is very caring and professional. He is able to connect with my boy and encourage him to improve their behaviour and I have seen improvements in my son’s bursts of anger after the sessions with Yu Fei. Now ongoing continue 2nd package. Thanks so much MindfulBear Team.
Fran N
Fran N
07:35 04 Oct 24
The advisors at parkway center are so experienced and down to earth. We can tell them anything, they are able to listen and help out with pragmatic and simple and structured solutions. I feel so glad and relieved I met them.
Ramachandar Katnasamy
Ramachandar Katnasamy
11:23 15 Aug 24
Great councilor , very friendly and helpful.Very child friendly atmosphere.
Kexin Yeo
Kexin Yeo
03:15 28 Jul 24
Super duper good
Geraldine Ng
Geraldine Ng
09:49 19 Jul 24
Initially, my son was reluctant to attend his first session then he was introduced to his counsellor Ms Janet Chui. She was able to let my son opened up to her 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 sessions with Ms Chui. I am very glad that I found Mindful bear.
Donna Mapagu
Donna Mapagu
23:00 18 Jul 24
Guan Sin Ong
Guan Sin Ong
03:05 18 Jul 24
I went to seek help for one of my children. Counsellor Janet was assigned to the case. After a session or two, I could see my child started to have good connection with her and the interaction in the room, as observed from outside, was lively and engaging. The result was obvious and it’s a worthwhile engagement and money spent. Thank you Mindful Bear.
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FAQ

How much does it cost and for how long?

All 1st session is a 60 minutes Intake 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. 

How do I know if my child needs counselling help?

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. 

How can a counsellor benefit my child?

The parent-child relationship is attached with our own bias and belief. Influenced by our past experience on thorny subjects such as internet 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.

Will my child incur a medical record when they attend a session?

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.  

What is the easiest way to get my child to come down?

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.

Can I just come alone without my child?

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.

What can I expect on my first visit?

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.

How often do I need to go for counselling?

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.

Is your centre for everyone?

No. We only specialise in providing psychological help to children and teens between 5 to 16 years old.

Where are you located?

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

Can I just walk in?

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.

I still have questions...

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