Looking for men’s mental health support?

Modern life is busy and demanding, and the pressure can build even when everything seems under control. For many men, stepping into conversations around mens mental health still feels unfamiliar. At The Other Clinic, mental health support is practical, straightforward and confidential, offering a space to talk when it’s needed. Men can choose a male therapist – the team includes Adrian Toh, Isak Spitalen, Alex Koen and Simon Parkin – who understand the challenges men navigate day to day.

“Seeking help is not a sign of weakness or crisis,” says Isak Spitalen, Clinical Psychologist at The Other Clinic. “For most men, it is a practical and helpful way of making sense of pressure and demands before they become overwhelming.”

A safe space where men can talk

Men experience stress and low mood differently. Some arrive with a clear issue to work through; others because something feels slightly off, such as tension, fatigue, or low mood that hasn’t lifted. Sessions at The Other Clinic are designed to fit everyday life, offering coping strategies that help men manage stress without adding extra burden.

For adolescents and young men, mental health support may address friendships, school stress or self-esteem. For adults, it often centres on burnout, anxiety, mood changes or navigating life transitions.

Time, privacy and flexibility matter, too. The Other Clinic offers in-person and online sessions, including evenings and weekends, conducted in a calm, relaxed and professional environment.

The clinic works with both local and expat clients, with support shaped around daily life, whether that’s work pressures, relationships, parenting or the quieter strains that build over time.

Recognising when support might help

Men rarely seek help because of a single dramatic event. More often, pressure builds gradually, stress that doesn’t ease, sleep that doesn’t restore, or patience that feels stretched thin, and support can feel hard to step into.

Hesitation is often rooted in uncertainty. Men may ask themselves: “Am I ready to talk? Will this help me manage daily life? Will it feel comfortable or awkward?”

At The Other Clinic, adult men, adolescents and teenagers alike can find a place where conversations happen naturally, without expectation or judgement. Support is available whether someone is looking for help for themselves, their partner, their son, or a family member.

Loved ones often notice subtle signs first, and a gentle suggestion framed as an option rather than a concern can make seeking help feel less daunting.

Men’s mental health: Signs support could help

You might consider seeking support if you’ve noticed:

• Ongoing stress or worry
• Changes in sleep, energy or motivation
• Increased tension at work or in relationships
• Difficulty switching off or managing emotions
• Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or unlike yourself

Meet The Other Clinic’s male therapists

Simon Parkin, Counsellor for Adolescents and Adults: Simon works with adolescents and adults, supporting issues relating to identity, relationships, masculinity, belonging, grief and navigating life transitions. He offers “Walk and Talk” sessions that combine the mental health benefits of talk therapy with the physical and emotional advantages of movement and exposure to nature.

Isak Spitalen, Clinical Psychologist and Assessor: Isak provides therapy and support for trauma, anxiety, identity and stress in teenagers and adults. He also offers psychological testing and assessment, including ADHD and autism.

Alex Koen, Art Psychotherapist and Specialist Wellness Counsellor: Alex has a special interest in working with burnout, anxiety, stress and family systems. He often supports families in their mental health journeys and works with vulnerable communities intersecting with neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ support.

Adrian Toh, Clinical Psychologist, Specialist in Anxiety, OCD and Mood Difficulties: Adrian Toh offers evidence-based support for adults experiencing anxiety, panic, OCD and mood challenges.

Contact them to find out more about men’s mental health services or make an enquiry.

The Other Clinic
35 Lorong 23 Geylang | WhatsApp 8809 0659
theotherclinic.sg | hello@theotherclinic.sg

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