Relate Malaysia

23/12/2025

🎁 The best gift you can give yourself is care that lasts beyond the festive season. ✨

As you head into a new year, we offer a space, online or in person, to reflect and prepare for what’s ahead. 💫

Our team of experienced therapists can help you understand where you’ve been and what might be next for you – let’s explore this new chapter together 🌙

Get in touch with us today: https://relate.com.my/relate-therapy-centre/

18/12/2025

Throwback post: In November, Relate Malaysia was glad to be part of Live.Love.Labour 2025, a festival organised by the Malaysian Philosophy Society that brought people together to rethink how we live, work, and care for ourselves.

It was a great chance to meet kindred spirits, share conversations, and support a space that treats mental health as an important part of everyday life.

A big thanks to the organisers for creating a thoughtful gathering, and to everyone who stopped by to connect and share their experiences!💚

16/12/2025

We're excited to be offering our new series, ClinPsychJourney! It follows the path to becoming a clinical psychologist in Malaysia and, in this first clip, clinical psychologist Owen Choo shares his thoughts on what to pay attention to before you take the leap.

Here, he talks through the practical considerations that help you choose the right university program for you.

If you’re exploring this career or already planning your next steps, feel free to leave your questions or thoughts below, and we might feature them in a future video. 🎓💬

11/12/2025

Therapists aren’t immune to the same kinds of struggles we help others face. Having our own therapy is part of what keeps the work authentic and effective.

Experiencing therapy as a client teaches patience, awareness, and the kind of empathy that can’t be learned from role plays. It helps us understand what trust feels like, how uncertainty holds us back, and what it means to be seen by the therapist.

Check out our latest article to learn more about how therapists can benefit from having their own therapy: https://ow.ly/6ojV50XvIq8

02/12/2025

As we head toward a New Year, conversations around goals and resolutions will be heard as often as a Mariah Carey Christmas classic.

But what actually makes motivation stick?

In this throwback episode of Being Human, motivation expert Prof. Richard Koestner joins Dr. Chua Sook Ning to discuss the important distinction between doing something because we feel we have to, and setting goals we personally want to achieve.

Listen to the full conversation: https://ow.ly/ceFQ50XvI6q

28/11/2025

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh shared an important announcement this week: the launch of a new guide to help people spot early signs of su***de risk will be released by the end of the year.

It’s being created so that the public, caregivers, and employers feel better equipped to notice distress and offer early support when someone may be struggling.

The guide is in its final stages after input from youth, mental-health professionals, government partners, and NGOs. Our founder, Dr Chua Sook Ning, stood alongside Hannah Yeoh as this announcement was made.

Watch here:

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced on Wednesday (Nov 26) that a quick guide for early intervention in suspected su***de cases is expected to be ...

27/11/2025

Empathy isn’t always soft or “nice.” Sometimes, support feels like a hug 🤗 and other times it’s simply offering respect and space 🙏

Genuine empathy is about attuning to what someone truly needs in the moment. One person may crave closeness ❤️ while another feels safer with a steady presence 💪

The same gesture can heal or harm depending on how it’s received. Remember: empathy is responsive, not fixed.

25/11/2025

Therapy invites us to show up as we are, not how we think we should be.

Be as open as you can, even if it feels messy. Tell your therapist what’s working (and what isn’t). Some sessions will feel deep and others slow – both are part of the process ⏳

Real growth often happens between sessions, as you apply the insights to the relationship with yourself and others. You don’t need to do therapy “right” – just stay open, be curious, and let it naturally unfold.

If you need someone to talk to, we're here for you, in person or online: https://relate.com.my/relate-therapy-centre/

20/11/2025

One for therapists: How do you tell if a case is truly beyond your scope, or if it’s self-doubt talking? 🤔

In this reel, Dr. Chua Sook Ning shares her thoughts on how therapists can navigate those moments of uncertainty.

She reflects on the role of supervision, continued training, and honest self-reflection in building confidence and competence 🌱

A timely reminder that therapy is a lifelong journey, and we’re all still learning along the way.

Read more Therapists' Corner insights from Dr. Chua: https://relate.com.my/therapist-corner/

13/11/2025

We’re flooded with health claims, “facts,” and warnings every day, but not all of them are true.

Some are emotional, misleading, or shared so often they start to feel believable. Misinformation isn’t just harmless noise, it shapes how we think, trust, and make decisions. 🤔

Check out our latest article as we unpack why misinformation spreads so easily and how to protect yourself without becoming cynical:

Every day we scroll past dozens of claims about health, politics, psychology, or lifestyle “hacks”. Some are useful, some are harmless, and some are completely untrue yet still shared thousands of times. Misinformation isn’t just “fake news” in the dramatic sense. It can be any claim that ...

04/11/2025

Feeling down on occasion is part of being human – but how do you know when it’s more than that?

Clinical psychologist Sarah Zehan shares how to tell the difference between low mood and depression.

She explains how factors like time, intensity, and daily impact help us recognise when feeling low might indicate a deeper struggle.

04/11/2025

Our relationship with our body can shape how we see ourselves, and it often changes across different stages of life.

In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Gemma Sharp joins Dr. Chua Sook Ning to talk about body image, eating concerns, and why stigma is difficult to overcome.

They also discuss how appearance gets tied to self-worth, how life transitions impact our bodies, and how collective voices and accounts of lived experience are crucial to better understanding, recovery, and healing.

Listen to the full conversation: https://ow.ly/P7IQ50XflZc