Find Your Psychologist in Malaysia | Affordable Mental Health Care
Let us support you in your mental health journey – consult a certified psychologist today.
- Team of certified Malaysia psychologists with expertise in diverse areas
- Online & in-person therapy sessions
- Individual, couple and family therapy
- Unlimited messaging and access to support services via our mental health online platform
Meet our psychologists in Malaysia
Our team of mental health professionals include qualified psychologists specialising in counselling or clinical psychology who have expertise in diverse areas and are committed to providing our clients with effective therapy.
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Before choosing a ThoughtFull Professional, you may wish to look into the detailed profiles of each of our ThoughtFull psychologists in Malaysia below:
Some of our ThoughtFull Professionals (TFPs)
Sobana Dewi Damodaran
Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM)
Kelly Phang
Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP)
Cheah Yeat Lum
Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM)
Martin Tung
Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP)
Nur Kamarina Tajuddin
Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM)
Sierra Ann Lourdes
Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (LKM)
JT Yap
JT Yap
For a full list of all our mental health therapists in Malaysia (i.e. professional counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists), please refer to
How can ThoughtFull psychologists help me during therapy sessions?
At ThoughtFull, our psychologists employ evidence-based approaches and strategies to help you work through your mental health concerns and develop better ways to cope with challenges and emotional difficulties. They also conduct psychological assessments and testing to assess and diagnose any mental health disorders that you may have.
Through therapy sessions with a psychologist, you can gain insight into your thoughts, behaviours and emotions, and can also learn to:
- Manage your mood and express your emotions in a healthy way
- Replace negative thought patterns
- Unlearn harmful habits and behaviours
- Increase your self-awareness
- Manage conflicts and maintain meaningful relationships
- Improve your mental resilience
If you are experiencing any short- or long-term mental health challenges, life and relationship problems or personal issues, you can seek help from a psychologist. There are many different forms of therapy and psychological interventions, and psychologists will generally adapt their approach to your needs and concerns.
We are committed to prioritising our clients’ needs and therapy experience. To ensure quality mental health services, we require our mental health professionals to go through a rigorous application and onboarding process before they are accepted onto our platform. This process involves thorough due diligence into their identity and professional qualifications, and comprehensive training on the use of our online therapy platform.
What mental health issues do psychologists help with?
Our certified psychologists at ThoughtFull are trained to offer professional support and guidance for a wide range of mental health issues and concerns. Some of these issues include:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Phobias
- Low self-esteem
- Managing emotions (e.g. anger management issues)
- Work-related stress
- Relationship issues
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Body image issues and eating disorders
- Identity and self-discovery
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Grief and loss
- Issues relating to career and life transitions
- Financial wellness
- Substance abuse
What types of psychological therapy do psychologists offer?
Some common types of therapeutic interventions our psychologists may use are as follows:
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Behavioural therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance commitment therapy (ACT)
- Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT)
- Reality therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Schema therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Postmodern therapy
What should I expect from therapy sessions with my psychologist?
How your therapy sessions will go largely depends on the specific issue(s) you are facing, psychologist’s therapeutic approach and style, as well as your own goals and preferences for therapy. At the beginning of each session, your psychologist will likely ask you to share what you have been thinking about or feeling, and may also ask if you have specific issues you would like to focus on.
The first few therapy sessions are often about gathering information, and gives you and your psychologist the opportunity to get to know each other better. Subsequent sessions will typically be more therapeutic and may involve exploring specific topics, such as past experiences or issues brought up in earlier sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Psychologists in Malaysia
What is the difference between clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists?
Both clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists (also known as ‘general’ psychologists) have the same foundation of training and are able to work with clients who face general mental health issues. Both types of psychologists may also use similar therapeutic interventions and approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), during their sessions.
However, clinical psychologists have a more specific scope of practice, with a more intense focus on assessing and treating mental illnesses, often working with clients with severe mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, major depression, or bipolar disorder. Their training often involves more extensive clinical internships in hospitals or mental health institutions, which gives them targeted experience in more complex psychological conditions.
Both counselling and clinical psychologists are qualified mental health professionals who are able to provide counselling and therapy and work in any area of psychology within their scope of practice. Both types of psychologists are regulated by professional boards (such as the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology), ensuring they adhere to standards of practice. When choosing a psychologist, it's important for clients to consider the psychologist’s background, specialisation and approach, and whether these align with the clients’ specific needs.
What is the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and counsellor?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors trained in diagnosing and managing mental health conditions through both psychotherapy and medication management. In Malaysia, they are often the professionals consulted when a client’s condition is severe enough to warrant pharmacological intervention, such as antidepressants or antipsychotics. Psychiatrists work in hospitals, private practices, or community health settings.
Psychologists focus on non-medicinal therapeutic interventions and use evidence-based strategies like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and psychological testing to assess and treat mental health conditions. Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists in Malaysia do not prescribe medication. However, they play a crucial role in long-term therapy and often collaborate with psychiatrists when needed.
Counsellors typically have at least a postgraduate diploma or a Master’s degree in Counselling. At ThoughtFull, most counsellors hold at least a Master's degree, ensuring a high level of expertise. Counsellors in Malaysia often adopt a person-centred approach, focusing on helping clients work through personal, emotional, or relational issues. While they are not qualified to diagnose severe mental health disorders or prescribe medication, they provide integrative therapies that help clients improve their overall well-being and resolve specific issues such as anxiety, grief, or stress.
Is online therapy effective?
Yes, numerous studies have shown that online counselling and therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy in providing mental wellness support for various mental health conditions.
For more information on online therapy and its benefits, please see:
Online Therapy with Licensed Therapists in Malaysia
How much does it cost to see a psychologist in Malaysia?
A 60-minute session with a psychologist in Malaysia can cost between RM150 - RM450 on average. Online therapy sessions are generally more affordable than in-person sessions, though this will vary depending on the type and extent of mental health support you may require.
At ThoughtFull, we understand the importance of mental health support and aim to provide access to online therapy at affordable costs. We offer the option of monthly, three-monthly or six-monthly billing cycles, so our users can pay a lower fee depending on their subscription duration. This allows you to achieve cost savings when you commit to long-term mental care. This flat fee that you pay monthly gives you access to all the features on our mobile app, including online therapy sessions with a psychologist. For more details on the pricing of our subscriptions, please contact us.
