The subject of mental health is one that has gained a considerable amount of attention over the years, especially with increased awareness of the importance that it plays in daily life.
And in the case of Malaysia, it has been claimed by scientific online publication Our World in Data that an estimated 1.6 million Malaysians suffer from anxiety, with Health Minister Zaliha Mustafa claiming that KL has the highest reported incidents of those suffering from the mental condition nationwide.
In light of that, a burgeoning industry of mental healthcare services have cropped up within the Klang Valley, offering access to those who need it the most. Don’t know where to start looking? Well here are seven mental healthcare service providers that you may consider. Most importantly, remember that you should never feel ashamed of asking for help, and always know that there is an ear waiting to listen.
7 affordable mental health spaces you can visit for better mental health management!
- Cara-cara
Located in Petaling Jaya in the Jaya One shopping complex, Cara Cara aims to offer affordable therapy sessions to those who’d like to understand themselves better and heal. With over 17 licensed counselors and trainees, you’ll definitely be able to find a counselor that can cater to your mental health needs. Pricing starts at RM50 for trainee counselors, RM120 for professional tier 1 counselors and RM130 for professional tier 2 counselors.
If you’re looking to continue your sessions, they have packages available where you can schedule your sessions up to 2 months and session extensions are also allowed starting from RM25. Rest assured that both online and in-house sessions are available and if you’d like to get started on your mental health journey with them, click here!
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- Telos mental wellness
Telos mental wellness offers both in-house and online therapy sessions with 4 licensed counselors and 1 pre-licensed counselor to choose from. Depending on the issue you’d like to target, you can then look up their therapist on their website to make sure that the therapist suits you the best. Pricing for their services start at RM140 per 60-minute session and if you’re unsure if this is something you’re keen on, feel free to opt for their RM80, 45-minute mental health screening to understand yourself better.
If you’re a parent to teenage kids and they’ve expressed their concerns over their mental health to you, feel free to try out their adolescent’s therapy so you can help navigate your child through their developing years. For more information click here!
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- Thrive Well
Thrive Well previously known as SOLS health is a social enterprise that aims to help the society understand their mental health better and heal from any traumas and blockages that are a hindrance to their lives. Thrive Well offers over 6 different types of therapy including couples therapy and career guidance for those who feel lost in life.
Prices for their services would vary depending on the services you’d like to engage in and ranges from RM150 – RM500. For better understanding, please check out their website here for more information!
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- MentCouch Psychology Centre Malaysia
Located in in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, MentCouch Psychology is a multidisciplinary psychology center, providing various psychological and well-being services. One unique thing about MentCouch is that they offer different types of mental health workshops occasionally to help Malaysians navigate through the tough times.
According to their Instagram page, their online “lend an ear” session would cost about RM85 per session and Malaysians are encouraged to give them a call or drop them an email for counselor availability. For more information, feel free to call them at +603 – 2712 9372 or email them at services@mentcouch.com For more information about their center and services they offer, feel free to check out their website here!
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- AloeMind
Though very common, mental health issues are frequently overlooked. At Aloe Mind, they are committed to providing you with a safe space to heal and feel better again. They offer a wide range of mental healthcare services, including online therapy, couple therapy and psychological assessments for a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, burnout and many more.
Prices for mental health screening with a trainee online starts at RM25 and a professional counsellor or clinical psychologist starts at RM85. They offer 3 different types of price ranges according to the professionals you seek. Counselling sessions with a clinical psychologist would start at RM185 for the first session and RM155 for returning sessions. In- person session prices would be RM240 and returning sessions would be RM240.
For licensed counsellors and trainees, their prices for online session would range from RM50 to RM155 and in person sessions would range from RM60 to RM210. For more information or to kickstart your journey, click here!
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- Malaysian Mental Health Association
Established by a group of mental health professionals from University Malaya Medical Centre (formerly University Hospital), these individuals have successfully become one of the most important voices in the mental health community in Malaysia. Back in 2019, the association has opened a new center named The Mind Hub located in TTDI in hopes of providing the local community with access to mental healthcare.
Psychological services with their trainees would start at RM50 per session and they also offer peer support programmes for those who’d like to gather and support each other, while talking about the challenges they face. For more information, feel free to check out their website here!
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- HumanKind
HumanKind provides counseling services aimed at pairing you with an individual trained in mental health to work together with you to understand your experiences and concerns, to provide you the support and the tools to manage challenging situations. Their counselling team consists of interns, professional counselors as well as art therapists ready to assist you in your healing journey.
Individual counselling sessions are priced at RM50 with their interns and RM150 for licensed counsellors, clinical psychologists and art therapists. As they have a policy to not turn away anyone who is in need of help due to financial reasons, please feel free to raise your concerns on not being able to pay for the sessions and they will work out a plan with you accordingly. If you’d like to heal with them, click here to schedule an appointment with them!
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If you’re in a life-threatening crisis and would like to speak to someone immediately, please contact the numbers below to seek help as soon as possible:
- Talian Kasih at 15999
- Befrienders at 03-79568145
- KKM-Mercy Malaysia Psychosocial Support Helpline at 03-2935 9935
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