1. Befrienders
Price: Free
FYI, Befrienders is a 24/7 hotline that is managed by volunteers to help those who have unstable emotions. If you ever need someone to talk to, we believe this is a suitable platform for you.
For those who doubted this all-day-long hotline, relax! We assure you that it did work out. We tried this hotline at midnight, and someone did pick up the call. Nevertheless, just a heads up, there are also some complaints concerning the unattended phone calls.
Since the swiftness of their response depends on the number of cases they have to handle, they might not be able to attend to your phone calls immediately. So, please don’t feel rejected.
Contact: 03 7627 2929
Email: [email protected]
Skype: BefKL Skype1
Feedback from the consumers.
What’s good?
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The calls are FREE for Celcom, DiGi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, TIME dotcom, UMobile, Webe, or YT users.
What do we dislike?
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Might not be suitable for long-term treatment.
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Sometimes they might not be able to attend the calls.
2. RELATE Malaysia
Source: Facebook Relate Malaysia
Price:
RM45 - a 50-minute one-to-one session with a trainee
RM120 - a screening test (the report will also be given)
RM150 - a 50-minute one-to-one session with a psychiatrist
RELATE Malaysia has also offered online sessions with their patients. You will be scheduled for an online session, such as a video call, with the professional counsellors. The available treatments are screening tests, individual and group therapy sessions, depending on one’s preference.
Usually, RELATE Malaysia’s psychiatrists will recommend the most suitable therapy for you, for instance, behaviour therapy, cognitive therapy, or interpersonal therapy. But, no worries about that, though. They won’t put the squeeze on you guys, so you are free to choose whatever kind of therapy suits you.
Oh! Just a heads up for you guys - before the session begins, there will be a screening test, so make sure you’re prepared for it. Do check it out here.
Email: [email protected]
Feedback from the Facebook user.
What’s good?
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The result of the screening test can be used as a reference letter for a further therapy session in other hospitals.
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It’s online, great for those who have social anxiety.
What do we dislike?
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No medicine will be given.
3. Thrive Well
Price: RM50 (per session with B40 only).
Thrive Well is a community that was rolled out to help the mental disorders of different races, income classes, and ages, because kids can also suffer from depression. Besides that, the place would be a great fit for those in the B40 segment.
Why?
The therapy fee may differ for different income classes to decide whether you’re eligible for the subsidy given, because RM50 will be subsidised to the B40 category only.
Contact: +6018-900-3247
Email: [email protected]
What’s good?
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RM50 subsidy will be given to the B40 group.
What do we dislike?
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The fee sessions vary in price for different income classes
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Some of the M40 may not be able to afford it.
4. Cara Cara Mental Fitness
Image source: Facebook Cara-cara
Price:
RM50 - A session with trainee counsellors
RM80 - A session with a professional counsellor.
Cara-cara is a mental fitness centre that offers psychological treatment without considering one’s sexual preference, religion, race, nor gender. Also, they offer inexpensive mental treatment for those who require it but can’t afford other places.
Their sessions will be given to those who have registered only. So, you guys need to constantly check on their website or social media for an update, okay? Do book your session here.
Email: [email protected]
Feedback from the customers.
What’s good?
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Reasonably priced therapy with professional counsellors.
What do we dislike?
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There is a waiting list because the slots are fully booked at the moment.
5. MY Confidential
Price: RM50 - 250 (per session)
MY Confidential is a private NGO that was established for one-to-one counselling sessions with interns, students, as well as professional counsellors who major in psychology. The prices differ as they depend on their experience in the field. Also, they are operating from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. by online sessions, so those who are working can have their sessions after clocking out. Nice, innit?
Contact: 018-913 6688
Email: [email protected].
Feedback from the customers.
What’s good?
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Suitable for those who have a tight budget.
What do we dislike?
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No medicine prescription for those who require it.
6. The Mind Faculty (TMF)
Image source: Facebook The Mind Faculty
Price: RM80 - RM350
The Mind Faculty also offers its clients an affordable fee for therapy, even though they are a private clinic. They have 20 professional psychologists in the field of psychiatry, psychology, counselling sessions, and complementary therapy. So you can definitely count on them!
To make an appointment, you have to make a phone call first, YA! Even though the sessions will be online.
Contact: 03-6203 0359
Feedback from the customers.
What’s good?
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Medicine prescriptions will be given to those in need.
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Operating on Saturday (great for weekdays busy bees).
What do we dislike?
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The price may be pricey to some people.
7. Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA)
Price:
RM100 - a session with a certified counsellor
RM120 - first session
RM150 - subsequent sessions with the professional counsellors
RM180 - first session with the professional counsellors
Okay, we have a piece of good news for those who think their fees are too pricey. MMHA gives a subsidy for those who can barely afford the sessions, so you can still attend the sessions without worrying about the amount left in your bank account. Several impressive certified counsellors will also attend to you. So, book your appointment here, ya!
Contact: 017-613 3039.
Feedback from a Facebook user.
What’s good?
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You can meet excellent certified counsellors here.
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The subsidy will be given to those who can’t afford it.
What do we dislike?
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The fee may be too high-priced for some people.
8. MentCouch Psychology Centre
Image source: Facebook MentCouch Psychology Centre
Price:
RM100 - Trial session
RM 200 - First session
RM299 - Second session and above
MentCouch Psychology Centre helps not only adults, but children with mental disorders as well by offering counselling sessions, one-to-one sessions, and family sessions. Not only that, but they will also help to teach their clients the correct breathing techniques and guide them into a state of relaxation to help scale down one’s mental disturbance.
They are also offering their clients a yoga class in helping to overcome their depression through online sessions only. Wanna hear another awesome thing about them? So, now they are offering a Virtual Reality Therapy session, which isn’t available in every other place yet. Cool, right??
Contact: 03-2712 9372
Email: [email protected]
Feedback from the customers.
What’s good?
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Operating on Saturday (great for weekdays busy bees)
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Yoga sessions and meditation are available here.
What do we dislike?
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Not ideal if you need a medical prescription.
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The fee therapy may be a bit too pricey for certain people.
9. The Help Talk
Price:
RM200 - face-to-face session (one hour)
RM192 - online messaging session (with the professionals)
For those who feel uncomfortable talking with strangers, we recommend you try out this application that has the same concept as other messaging apps. On this platform, you guys can chat with the professional counsellors as much as you want; however, the chatting is limited to only 2 times a day – Monday to Friday only.
You are required to answer a few questions regarding your mental state; only then can they find suitable counsellors for you.
Unfortunately, this application is only available for Android users. Bummer.
What’s good?
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The subscription to the online messaging can be cancelled anytime.
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Great for those who want a one-to-one session.
What do we dislike?
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Not fit for the emergency (those who have constant suicidal thoughts).
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Late reply.
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Medication prescriptions aren't available.
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The app is only limited to Android users.
While waiting for your appointment to be set, here are some suggestions to calm that overwhelming feeling...
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The jumping rope exercise or techniques. Not only does it look fun and trending on social media, it can also help you to reduce stress because it increases blood circulation to your body and brain.
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A 30-minute walk in your neighbourhood. According to Healthline, the lack of Vitamin D can cause depression. Getting some sun on your skin can help your body generate Vitamin D, so go ahead and take that walk. Not only that, exercising outdoors and inhaling the fresh air is also great for mindfulness.
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Zumba. We believe that this technique is one of the best ways to help reduce your stress and anxiety, as we have tried it before, and it does help. Just tune in to any upbeat song or any of your favourite songs and dance your stress away!
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Lessen the caffeine intake. If you experience anxiety, we suggest you ease up on your coffee intake, or it will trigger your anxiety more. But, you also don’t want to abruptly reduce or stop because it can lead to withdrawal symptoms, which can be anxiety-producing.
Okay, chill! We have tried the suggested techniques, so we can assure you that it does help. We truly hope that you guys will bust a gut trying the advised ways, alright?
Other than that, if you guys want clarification on whether the burdened feelings are caused by stress or an actual depression, you can give these 21 questions of the DASS Test (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale test) a try before seeking the professionals' help. But, a friendly reminder here, this test is not for a diagnosis, but only for reference, ya!
Take care. Kita jaga kita.
*The above article is intended for informational purposes only. Loanstreet accepts no responsibility for loss that may arise from reliance on information contained in the articles.
