Dr Freya Bajandough

Psychologist (Online Only)

Dr Freya has worked as a psychologist in Singapore for more than four years. She is from England and offers therapy in person and online in English. She tailors each session to the needs of her client, drawing on tools from different psychological disciplines including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the humanistic approach, mindfulness-based therapy, Gestalt therapy and EMDR.

She is also a qualified yoga teacher and has completed courses in Buddhism and Meditation. She has supported clients with a range of issues such as anxiety disorders, trauma, sexual compulsion, alcohol compulsion, depression and self-esteem.

Dr Freya aims to teach her clients self-compassion and resilience, as she believes these are the cornerstones to having positive mental health. She believes everyone has the capacity to flourish and find passion in life and offers a warm, non-judgmental space to encourage and cultivate this.

Biography

Dr. Freya strongly believes in the science of Positive Psychology and uses her wealth of knowledge in this area to help clients overcome issues they face, enabling them to feel more positive towards themselves and their lives. 

Freya has completed a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy. She holds a Masters Degree in Research Methods in Psychology and she has achieved a First-Class with honors Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology.

Originally from England, Freya completed her Bachelors and Masters degrees in England, before being awarded a scholarship from the University of Auckland and moving to New Zealand for three years to complete her PhD. Freya has recently added EMDR to her repertoire of approaches used in her clinical work. She has seen the incredible affects of this tool for overcoming a variety of issues including trauma, self-esteem, anxiety and compulsion.

In-between achieving her academic qualifications, Freya has worked as a Mental Health Practitioner’s Assistant and an Assistant Psychologist. During these roles she worked with adults and adolescents with a wide range of mental health issues including; eating disorders, personality disorders, depression and schizophrenia.

Freya also worked at the University of Cambridge where she led a team of researchers through a project looking at the influence of yoga on well-being. It was during this time she developed a keen interest in yoga, and identifies yoga to have had one of the greatest positive influences in her life.

Freya utilizes tools from specialties such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential therapy, EMDR and Person-centered therapy, and will tailor her approach to your needs. Having recently become a Mother for the first time during the Covid-19 epidemic, Freya has a unique awareness of the struggle families are facing during this time.