A little space to understand.
Thoughtful reads from our team, reviewed with care. Take your time and start with whatever feels closest to what’s on your mind.
Anxiety & stressWork Stress in Malaysia: When It Starts Following You Home
Laptop shut, but work still in your head? Signs that work stress is following you home in Malaysia, and practical ways to recover — boundaries, rest, and when to seek support.
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Self-careShould I see a psychologist or a counsellor?
Clinical psychologist or counsellor? How their training and registration differ in Malaysia, which situations suit each, and an easy way to choose. Free 15-min call.
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Self-careWhat does it mean to see a trainee therapist?
Trainee therapists are completing their Masters and clinical training and work under supervision. What's the same, what's different, fees, and how to choose.
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Parenting & childrenHow do I tell my family I'm in therapy?
You don't have to tell your family you're in therapy. If you want to, here are gentle ways to explain it, what to do if they react badly, and how confidentiality works.
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Self-careWhat really happens behind the therapy room door?
Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? A gentle walk through why we hesitate, what therapy involves, choosing a therapist and what your first sessions look like.
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Relationships & couplesWhat can Merdeka and Malaysia Day teach us about relationships?
Independence first, togetherness after: how two different people keep who they are while choosing to build an “us”.
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Gentle ways to understand worry, pressure and that wound-up feeling, and what can help it settle.
All Anxiety & stress articlesRelationships & couples
Reads on closeness, conflict and keeping a relationship warm, for partners at any stage.
All Relationships & couples articlesParenting & children
Kind, practical thoughts for parents and families, and for the children growing up in them.
All Parenting & children articlesSelf-care
Small, realistic ways to look after yourself, especially on the days that feel heavy.
All Self-care articlesSelf-careShould I see a psychologist or a counsellor?
Clinical psychologist or counsellor? How their training and registration differ in Malaysia, which situations suit each, and an easy way to choose. Free 15-min call.
Read articleSelf-careWhat does it mean to see a trainee therapist?
Trainee therapists are completing their Masters and clinical training and work under supervision. What's the same, what's different, fees, and how to choose.
Read articleSelf-careWhat really happens behind the therapy room door?
Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? A gentle walk through why we hesitate, what therapy involves, choosing a therapist and what your first sessions look like.
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