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Padma Jairam
Padma Jairam, Counselling Psychologist in Singapore

I believe we all need help at some point in our lives, and I would like to spend my life supporting others through their dark moments. As a counselling psychologist and psychotherapist in Singapore, I am grateful for having had the chance to be a helping professional in one way or another so far, and I look forward to the rest of my life spent in service to humanity. I am immensely grateful for the life experiences that have made me the helping professional I am today. 

To me, therapy is a collaborative journey where I walk beside my clients, guiding them in making optimal choices in their lives and providing support when they face their darkest moments.

I see clients at Redwood Psychology, located in High Street Centre. See the Directions page for detailed directions to the office. I am also available for online sessions so that you can speak to me from wherever you feel most comfortable and private.

Besides English, I speak Malay, Tamil, and Bahasa Indonesia, and I can hold simple conversations in Mandarin.

You Might Be Here Because…

People seek therapy for many different reasons. You may recognise yourself in one of the areas below, or you may simply know that something does not feel right. Either way, you are welcome here.

Relationships, marriage, and family. I work with couples and families navigating conflict, separation, divorce, infidelity, parenting struggles, and the challenges of raising teenagers.

Mood, anxiety, and stress. Low mood, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, and the weight of ongoing stress can quietly take over a life. Together we can find ways to manage these so that you can return to living fully.

Trauma, dissociation, and a sense of self. As a Certified Trauma Support Specialist, I support clients living with trauma and dissociation, as well as those struggling with borderline and narcissistic personality patterns, and those simply wishing to understand themselves more deeply.

Life transitions, expat life, and belonging. I work with expats, expat families, and anyone navigating change across cultures, including the everyday work of cross-cultural communication.

Sexuality, intimacy, and identity. Concerns around sexuality, intimacy, and LGBTQ+ matters are addressed here with openness and without judgment.

Compulsions, eating, and behavioural concerns. Compulsions, behavioural addictions, grief and loss, and difficulties around eating and food can all be worked through, gently and at your pace.

I also provide ADHD screenings for adults.

Specialist Work: Trauma and Offending Behaviours

I have a particular passion about helping clients who struggle with trauma, personality disorders, sexual behaviours like fetishism and voyeurism, and any other offending behaviours. This work calls for a therapist who can offer steadiness rather than judgment. If this is the help you or someone you care about is seeking, please reach out to me in complete confidence.

My Approach to Therapy

I use various modalities like Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Mentalized-Based Treatment (MBT) in my work, depending on what best suits my client’s needs. Amongst the various trainings I have received are Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with Dr Marsha Linehan, Gottmann Method Couples Therapy for work with couples, and CBT in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I can provide ADHD screenings for adults as well.

I am a Registered Psychologist with the Singapore Psychological Society and a Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling. I am also a Certified Trauma Support Specialist with the Trauma Institute International.

If you’d like to know more about what a counselling psychologist does and what to expect from counselling sessions with me, please read the Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ) page. If your questions are still not answered, please feel free to contact me.

If you ever feel that your problem is too minor compared to someone else’s, please know that there is no comparison. We all have problems, and what matters to me as a therapist is that the problem bothers you. Whatever it is that is troubling you needs to be managed so that you can get back to living your life to the fullest.

For more information about my background and my practice as a counselling psychologist, please see my About page. I also share Thoughts from time to time related to psychology, psychotherapy, and counselling.

Client Concerns I Deal With

  • Marriage counselling
  • Couples counselling
  • Relationship counselling
  • Separation, divorce, infidelity and other relationship issues
  • Sexuality and sexual issues
  • LGBTQ matters
  • Borderline personality
  • Narcissistic personality
  • Trauma and dissociation
  • Family-related issues
  • Adult ADHD screening
  • Counselling for expats and expat families
  • Relocation and community integration concerns
  • Multi-cultural counselling
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Teen issues
  • Parenting concerns
  • Offending behaviour
  • Mood Issues including depression, bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety, panic attacks
  • Stress-related struggles
  • Compulsions and behavioural addictions
  • Grief and loss
  • Managing aggression and violent tendencies
  • Living with illness and disability
  • Eating and food Issues
  • Mindfulness and self-awareness

Office Location

Redwood Psychology is located in the High Street Centre. See the Directions page for detailed directions to the office.