Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologists offer a range of assessment techniques and talk therapies to help people understand, cope with or make changes to the difficulties they are experiencing. Unlike Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists are not medical doctors and do not prescribe medication. In Malaysia, Clinical Psychologist are registered under the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP).
My therapeutic approach is predominantly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-based where the patient and I work collaboratively to manage the problems faced. For pediatric patients with developmental problems, I focus on identifying the child's strengths so that they are able to live up to their fullest potential. Working in a multidisciplinary setting gives me and added advantage as it allows a more holistic viewpoint of the patient's problem.
At KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, we provide psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults who are going through mental health issues. Some of the conditions that we assess and manage are:
FOR ADULTS
FOR CHILDREN
Psychotherapy is a mode of helping people experiencing mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. It aims to eliminate or manage troubling symptoms so a person can function optimally. Some examples of psychotherapy methods include: