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We didn’t expect it to feel this hard.

We entered parenthood as mental health practitioners. We understood the theories. We had the language. We even had a supportive village around us. And still, there were moments that felt overwhelming. Moments of quiet doubt, exhaustion, and wondering,

Why does this feel harder

than I thought it would?

As we shared our own journeys over lunch, we began to notice:

It wasn’t just us.

We saw how many parents were carrying the emotional weight of this season, often quietly and alone. The identity shifts, relationship strain, anxiety, and self-doubt.

And we noticed that while so much attention goes to the baby, parents are often overlooked.

We didn’t expect it to feel this hard.

Why does this feel harder

than I thought it would?

As we shared our own journeys over lunch, we began to notice:

It wasn’t just us.

We saw how many parents were carrying the emotional weight of this season, often quietly and alone. The identity shifts, relationship strain, anxiety, and self-doubt.

And we noticed that while so much attention goes to the baby, parents are often overlooked.

We didn’t

expect it to

feel this hard.

Why does this feel harder

than I thought it would?

As we shared our own journeys over lunch, we began to notice:

It wasn’t just us.

We saw how many parents were carrying the emotional weight of this season, often quietly and alone. The identity shifts, relationship strain, anxiety, and self-doubt.And we noticed that while so much attention goes to the baby, parents are often overlooked.

We didn’t expect it to feel this hard.

Why does this feel harder

than I thought it would?

As we shared our own journeys over lunch, we began to notice:

It wasn’t just us.

We saw how many parents were carrying the emotional weight of this season, often quietly and alone. The identity shifts, relationship strain, anxiety, and self-doubt.

And we noticed that while so much attention goes to the baby, parents are often overlooked.

We didn’t expect it to feel this hard.

Why does this feel harder

than I thought it would?

As we shared our own journeys over lunch,

we began to notice:

It wasn’t just us.

We saw how many parents were carrying the emotional weight of this season, often quietly and alone. The identity shifts, relationship strain, anxiety, and self-doubt.

And we noticed that while so much attention goes to the baby, parents are often overlooked.

So, we created

A space where parents can feel seen, supported and less alone.

Through workshops, counselling, and community spaces, we offer evidence-informed and compassionate support for both mothers and fathers through pregnancy, postpartum and early parenthood.

Because we believe: When parents are supported, children and families thrive. Whether you’re struggling, preparing, or simply wanting support, you are welcome here just as you are.

Meet the Team.

Edna Sim

Co-founder, Kindred Haven

Mental Health Social Worker

Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed, integrative approach, drawing from Family Systemic approaches, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Play Therapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy

Outside of her professional work, Edna is a mother of two young children. She finds joy in time with family and friends, and in long walks in nature.

Naomi Toh

Co-founder, Kindred Haven

Mental Health Counsellor

SUSS Masters in Counselling

Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and EMDR Singapore

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

She is guided by a simple belief — that lives can shift when people are met with compassion, and when psychological safety is intentionally created. Outside of her work, Naomi is a mother to a young toddler, who continues to remind her to see the world with fresh eyes.

Edna Sim

Co-founder, Kindred Haven

Mental Health Social Worker

NUS Master of Clinical Mental Health and Psychotherapy

Registered Social Work Practitioner with the Singapore Association of Social Workers

Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed, integrative approach, drawing from Family Systemic approaches, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Play Therapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy

Outside of her professional work, Edna is a mother of two young children. She finds joy in time with family and friends, and in long walks in nature.

Naomi Toh

Co-founder, Kindred Haven

Mental Health Counsellor

SUSS Masters in Counselling

Registered Counsellor with the Singapore Association for Counselling and EMDR Singapore

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner

She is guided by a simple belief — that lives can shift when people are met with compassion, and when psychological safety is intentionally created.Outside of her work, Naomi is a mother to a young toddler, who continues to remind her to see the world with fresh eyes.

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