Testimonials
Testimonials - The relationship you have with your counsellor matters. One way to know if you might feel comfortable here is to hear directly from those who have worked with us. Below you’ll find a selection of testimonials that highlight the safety, understanding, and growth our clients have experienced."
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AF-EMDR Trainings
Dr Laurel Parnell
“Took AF-EMDR training under Laurel Parnell with Stillness for the Heart! The schedule was planned and spread out well. Venue and catering were all great and conducive too. The co-facilitator therapists were very helpful and experienced too!”- Tifanis
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“I am deeply touched by the care and hospitality shown by the organisers. Thank you for going above and beyond your duty to make this such a smooth and fuss free experience.” - Anonymous
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“Really appreciate the team for the smooth coordination, amazing food, and being so friendly.” - Anonymous
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“Wonderful and thoughtful host Stillness team to run the workshop smoothly.” - Anonymous
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“The event was fabulously organised. Thank you very much!” - Anonymous
Oliver Ackermann
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to my EMDR therapist at Stillness of the Heart. Your compassionate guidance helped me face and heal from the shadows of my childhood trauma. Through your skilful support, I found the strength to reprocess painful memories and reclaim my peace. You created a safe space where healing could truly begin, and your belief in my resilience gave me hope when I felt lost. Because of you, I am no longer defined by my past but empowered to embrace a brighter future. Thank you for walking this transformative journey with me.” - PK
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“Oliver is patient, kind, and wise—everything you'd want in a therapist. He creates a safe and non-judgmental space where I always feel heard and understood. His insights are thoughtful, and his approach is both compassionate and practical, helping me navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. Whether offering guidance or simply listening, Oliver has been an invaluable support in my journey. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares.” - Bryan
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Oliver is a fine therapist and one skilled in EMDR. He provides a safe space to navigate one’s inner world, and I would highly recommend him and Stillness for anyone keen to dig deeper into their being. He is equipped with the latest technology and a wonderful sense of humour, both of which help ease the process. - Anjali
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I'm really happy about the journey that I have started with Oliver, involving also EMDR, which fascinates me every time we practice it. - Jan
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Working with Oliver had been an insightful journey, and I hope many more people can benefit from his help. - Anthony
Tifanis Eu
I cannot praise Tifanis enough for her professionalism and the profound effectiveness of her sessions. She is an absolute pleasure to work with—deeply calm and compassionate, yet appropriately firm when necessary to ensure you achieve genuine transformation rather than just sliding by.
Over the course of three months, Tifanis helped me address a lingering nervous system 'charge' stemming from a head-on car collision almost 30 years ago. Through somatic practices (tremoring) and EMDR, that charge has completely dissipated. I can finally sleep without 'lunging' out of bed, my overall anxiety has significantly decreased, and the memory of the accident rarely crosses my mind. The left and right brain integration she facilitated was honestly unbelievable.
Even if you aren't seeking deep trauma therapy, I highly recommend Tifanis to anyone wanting to regulate their constant 'fight/flight/freeze' anxiety. Instead of relying on self-help books that often ignore the complex connection between the mind, body, spirit, and nervous system, working directly with Tifanis is a massive step toward living a better life. You will not be disappointed with the investment of your time and money. Five stars across the board.” - Ryan
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Our sincere thanks to Tifanis . She has helped me to get back my normal self . 6 months ago at the Newton MRT station , downtown line , this man ran out of the train & hit me , I was flung to the ground even though at that time my hubby was holding my left arm , I was unconscious for a few seconds , my head was bleeding n was very painful n I felt very cold , later I was sent to TTSH A& E . Fortunately no internal bleeding & no fractures after CT scan was done .
My head wound has healed but I still feel the pain on the healed wound as well as the surroundings. It affected me very badly , it was too traumatic. Whenever the pain came I kept asking why this man hit me & is making me suffering . My son & daughter in law were encouraging me to try EMDR but I refused I thought it would go away after some time . But it is already 6 months so finally I accepted it ( my son insisted to pay all sessions) see how fortunate I am to have such filial son & daughter in law.
First session Tifanis let me tell her all my stories in the presence of my hubby , I wanted him to be there . The 2nd session she gave me the tapper n asked me to be in a comfortable place , then connect a person to that comfortable place , then ask me who I think was protective of me & asked me who I think is the wisest person . After this , she started to ask me to go to the most fearful place which was the train platform . I started to see myself on the cold hard platform with a bleeding head & was so painful , I was surrounded by very kind strangers helping me . While I was relating the incident my tears flowed down nonstop , after the session .
I felt ok . That night when I was going to take my bath I found that I did not fear washing my hair which for the past 6 months every day I feared it . I enjoyed the warm water flowing onto my hair . What a contrast, I wouldn’t believe it . When I was in my bed the pain came again & I followed Tifanis advise , I went into my sleep without feeling the pain . Really a great difference . I went for my 3rd lesson , this time I requested to try out Eye movement instead of tapping after that I accepted that that accident has already passed . When I met my old classmates during CNY dinner they exclaimed that I looked more vibrant then a month ago they saw me . They were so fascinated by my recovery , they asked for Tifanis contact. Again , thanks so much to Tifanis. - Anonymous
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I struggled with anxiety for many years, and it had a much bigger impact on my life than I realized at the time. It affected my work performance and even my daily routine. I often went to sleep feeling anxious and would wake up with my palms sweating, already worried about what might happen at work that day. Even when I was on holiday, I sometimes couldn’t truly relax because my mind was constantly thinking about what was waiting for me when I returned.
Meeting Tifanis really changed things for me. From the beginning, she listened very patiently to everything I shared. She never rushed the conversation, and she asked thoughtful and relevant questions that helped me see my own situation more clearly. Through our sessions, she helped me slowly identify the root of my anxiety — something that would have been very difficult for me to figure out on my own.
She also introduced practical exercises that I could use anytime and anywhere. They were simple but very effective. I started practicing them regularly, and surprisingly, within less than two months I could already feel a significant difference.
Today, my anxiety is more than 90% gone. My relationship with work and daily life has changed in a very positive way. I feel calmer, more in control, and able to enjoy things again without constantly worrying about the future.
I am truly grateful for the help and support Tifanis gave me. Looking back, I only wish I had met her earlier — it might have saved me many years of unnecessary mental stress. If anyone is struggling with anxiety or similar challenges, I would sincerely recommend speaking with her. - Yichao -
Was at my wits end when I came across EMDR. Worked with Tifanis for the past 6 months and already seeing significant improvement. Not so much eye movement but I did tremoring, bilateral tapping, and some yoga on top of the usual talk therapy. Can say that I understand my psychology and ADHD better now thanks to Tif who very kindly explained things to me in metaphors I can relate to (using my interests). Also is very knowledgeable in stuff even outside mental health. Would recommend 10/10 - Acelyn
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Had my first session with Tifanis and I experienced pleasant and joyful releasing from my body with the TRE and it helped me alleviate my issues. She connects with the client whole heartedly , passionately and authentically and professionally. So glad I went there. Look forward to the next sessions to be wholesome again 😉 - Benny
Kristie Thong
“I've been with Kristie for the past 1.5 yrs. She has always been able to ask great guiding questions to help unravel my thoughts and understand more about myself. Would recommend her for anyone looking for a compassionate and insightful therapist!.” - XT
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Kristie has been my therapist for quite some time now, and I'm incredibly grateful for the support she's given me. I've occasionally struggled with anxiety and difficulties in time management around session timings, and she's consistently been flexible and accommodating without making me feel judged. She has also gone out of her way to offer additional support between appointments (Thank you for the stone <3). Her lines of questioning are thoughtful and gentle in guiding me towards insights I struggle to internalise on my own. The focus on little changes I can make in my mindset or routines also feel doable and within my reach.
Something I really value is her presence. She's always calm, neutral, and deeply anchored in compassion. It makes me feel like I have the space to experience and express my emotions and thoughts freely. I never feel rushed, judged, or afraid of how I might be received.
Her patience, empathy, and steady support have made therapy feel like a genuinely safe place for me to grow. I'm very glad to have found her. - Sophie -
A tranquil space for healing and getting to know oneself.
Kristie is compassionate and a dedicated listener. Through our sessions I've learned to more effectively engage with my emotions and thoughts, as well as constructively set boundaries, improving my relationships with loved ones and my overall quality of life. - Paul
Melanie Gooi
“II started attending one of Melanie’s group workshops and found her to be a very down-to-earth and authentic facilitator for the participants, so I decided to seek individual therapeutic support from her.
During my 4 sessions with her, her warmth and grounded-ness helped me to feel a sense of safety in a way where I could show up no matter what “state” I was in. I could be myself and come with many different challenging emotions, but she’s never made me feel like I needed to be “fixed” or that I was “messy”. She met me where I was at each time and gently guided me to process my emotions.
In a most recent session, she supported me to come to a place of understanding and empowerment of certain attachment ruptures, and I was able to work through it with much relief and gratitude.
It would be nice if the world had more human-beings and therapists like Melanie! 🫶🏻.” - P
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“Thank you Melanie for holding space for us so mindfully and skilfully. It was a safe and relaxed environment to share. I enjoyed the way we bonded first through movement and dance. It made the rest of the session flow easily and I enjoyed hearing everyone’s stories. There were so many crossovers so it made it natural for us all to become friends.”
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“Like the space Melanie is creating to incorporate various parts like music & movement prompts to groove to the beat for folks with no prior dance knowledge, exploring art modalities, along with an intimate sharing circle. As a keeper of the safe space she gently nurtured a neutral yet affirming stance that is much lacking in the hustle and bustle of daily city life. Thank you for creating this and sharing your journey with us!”
J. Good girls can sharing circle