Dr Lim Boon Leng is a psychiatrist in private practice at the Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness, located at Gleneagles Medical Centre. He obtained his basic medical degree and his Master of Medicine in Psychiatry from the National University of Singapore, and trained at the Institute of Mental Health.
His areas of interest include depression, mood and anxiety disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults. He is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Clinical focus
Adult ADHD, mood & anxiety disorders.
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (NUS), MMed (Psychiatry) (NUS), HMDP Fellowship in Youth Psychiatry (Orygen Youth Health).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness (see our clinic listing) — Gleneagles Medical Centre, Napier Road
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Parkway East Hospital
Getting to the clinic
Dr Lim Boon Leng practises at the Dr BL Lim Centre for Psychological Wellness, located at Gleneagles Medical Centre on Napier Road. The most convenient station is Napier MRT (TE12) on the Thomson-East Coast Line; Orchard Boulevard MRT and the wider Orchard area are also within reach. Because the Napier Road area is spread out and partly along arterial roads, many patients find a taxi or ride-hailing trip the easiest option, and it is recommended if you are unfamiliar with the area.
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- By MRT: Napier (TE12), then a short walk or onward ride; Orchard Boulevard and Orchard are alternatives.
- By bus: routes along Napier Road and Orchard Boulevard serve the area; check your app for the nearest stop.
- By car or taxi: taxi and ride-hailing drop-off is available at the medical centre, which has a paid visitor carpark.
What adult ADHD and mood psychiatry covers
Dr Lim’s interests include depression, mood and anxiety disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults, and he is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Adult ADHD care involves recognising a condition that often went undiagnosed in childhood and which can show as difficulty sustaining attention, disorganisation, restlessness and impulsivity, affecting work, study and relationships. Assessment distinguishes ADHD from anxiety, depression and other conditions that can look similar or occur alongside it. Mood and anxiety care covers depression, panic, generalised anxiety and stress-related conditions. His training in EMDR and CBT means structured psychological therapies are available alongside medication, which is relevant for anxiety, trauma-related difficulties and low mood. Because his interests span both children and adults, ADHD can be considered across different ages, including adults who were never assessed as children and who may have spent years attributing their difficulties to other causes. His fellowship training in youth psychiatry is relevant here, as the years from adolescence into early adulthood are when many mental health conditions first emerge or change. Treatment is rarely one-size-fits-all: for some people a talking therapy such as CBT is the main approach, for others medication is central, and many do best with a combination, reviewed and adjusted as their situation changes.
What to expect at a consultation
A first consultation is mostly conversation. For mood and anxiety, the psychiatrist will ask about your current concerns and their effect on sleep, appetite, concentration, work and relationships, along with your medical and psychiatric history, medications, family history and social circumstances. An ADHD assessment goes further back, exploring patterns of attention, organisation and behaviour from childhood through to the present, often using rating scales and, where possible, information from family or old school reports. Physical contributors are considered, so blood tests may be arranged. By the end of the visit you should have a working diagnosis and a plan, which may combine psychological therapy such as CBT or EMDR, medication, and practical strategies for daily life.
Preparing for your appointment
- Photo identification and any GP or polyclinic referral letter.
- Previous medical and psychiatric records and any earlier assessments.
- A list of all current medications and supplements, with doses.
- For ADHD, any old school reports and examples of how attention or organisation affects you now.
- A written note of your main symptoms, when they began and how they affect daily life.
- Your questions, written down.
After your consultation and follow-up
You will usually leave with a plan and, where appropriate, a prescription and a follow-up date. Medications for mood, anxiety and ADHD are reviewed for benefit and side effects, and doses are often adjusted over the early visits, so follow-up is important. Where psychological therapy is part of the plan, it proceeds over a series of sessions. Continuity allows treatment to be refined and relapses to be caught early, and coordination with your GP supports your wider care. A second opinion can be sought at any time. Seek urgent help through an emergency department if there are thoughts of self-harm, talk of suicide, or a sudden severe change in behaviour.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private clinic, the centre does not generally require a referral, though a GP or polyclinic letter can help with continuity and may be needed for subsidies at public services. Consultations are usually paid out of pocket. MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans follow set rules and limits and may apply to certain treatments rather than routine outpatient consultations. Confirm current fees and claimability directly with the clinic.
Common questions
Can ADHD be diagnosed in adulthood?
Yes. Many adults are diagnosed for the first time later in life; assessment looks at patterns of attention and behaviour from childhood through to the present.
What is EMDR?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a structured psychological therapy used particularly for trauma-related difficulties, offered here alongside other treatments.
Is medication the only treatment for anxiety?
No. Talking therapies such as CBT are often central, and may be used alone or with medication depending on the situation.
Can the same clinic treat both a child and an adult in the family?
Dr Lim’s interests include ADHD in both children and adults, so a range of ages can be assessed; confirm specifics with the clinic.
Related guides
See also: our editorial directory of psychiatrists in Singapore and our shortlist of psychiatry clinics.
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