As the COVID-19 cases keep rising, we are currently seeing a rise in suicide cases as well. As an effort to lower the number of daily cases, the government has issued a total lockdown where most businesses are no longer allowed to operate.
While this may (or may not) have lowered the number of cases, it is definitely the main reason why most Malaysians are facing severe financial problems. Many of us are struggling to make ends meet and the uncertainty about how we are going to pay rent, buy food and support our families is causing most of us to fall into depression.
Just know that you are not alone. If you feel like you need to talk to someone, then reach out to family members or friends. If you feel like you can’t talk freely with them, then here are some affordable and cheap options for online counselling and therapy sessions:
1. PlusVibes
PlusVibes is an all-in-one solutions provider for mental health and well-being. They embark on a unique approach to the workshop by providing a holistic concept through our 3-step method of: (a) Support, (b) Identify, (c) Solution.
They have an app that you can download on your phone where you can talk to someone if you’re suffering with mental health problems, and it is completely FREE.
Just download the app and register with your email account and now you can talk to someone whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or even anxious.
Price: FREE
2. Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA)
Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) is a non-profit voluntary organization managed by an elected committee of interested persons and professionals in the community.
They do provide FREE Emotional Support Sessions to the public; all you have to do is register for a session here.
Price: FREE
3. Humankind Community Counselling
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.
They are trained to listen empathetically to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a place where you are safe and can express yourself freely so that you can heal and grow.
You can read more about them and even register for a counseiling session for RM50 here.
Price: RM 50.00
4. People Psychological Solutions
People Psychological Solutions is a provider of evidence-based psychological services. They offer comprehensive mental health assessments, counseling and therapy services, and corporate services for adults.
They have two counselling sessions, one with a qualified member of their team is RM250 per session. If you don’t have that much money, then you can always opt for the second option which is only RM 60 per session with a trainee counsellor that’s currently undertaking their final year of master’s-level practicum.
You can read more about their services here and then click on the whatsapp symbol on the right bottom corner of the same page to make an appointment.
Price: RM 250 per session with professional and RM 60 per session with trainee
5. MY Confidential
MY Confidential is a self-funded NGO that provides private counseling services to the public and private counseling office rooms to registered and licensed counselors. They specialize in providing private counseling services that cater to all needs and concerns.
You will be charged RM50 for a single session with counsellor trainees. If you are looking for registered counsellors, the fees may range between a minimum of RM150 to a maximum of RM300 per session.
To book, click on this link and choose the service you want.
Price: RM50 per session with counsellor trainee RM 150 – RM 300 per session with professional
