Trauma & PTSD therapy

Trauma and PTSD therapy in Malaysia: session fees

Updated 4 November 2026

A private trauma or PTSD therapy session in Malaysia usually costs RM 100 to RM 250 with a counsellor, and RM 150 to RM 400 with a clinical psychologist, depending on experience. Trainee counsellors can charge from about RM 50, while a psychiatrist's session is quoted from RM 200. The quickest way to find a professional with the right training is to describe your situation in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Training, registration and what to ask

Ask the therapist about their trauma training and how long they have worked with trauma clients. Course certificates are not the same as a licence: one trauma specialist course is advertised at RM 780, which shows training, not registration. If you want EMDR, a method promoted for trauma care in Malaysia, ask whether the therapist is trained in it.

Season and timing

Therapy in Malaysia runs all year, and the climate does not create a season for it. November starts the wetter months, and heavy rain can make travel to an in-person session harder. In that case an online session is often the easier option, and some clinics price online sessions lower: one clinic lists a first online session at RM 95, against RM 250 in person.

How sessions are priced here

Fees are per session, and individual sessions are usually 45 to 60 minutes. Some clinics charge more for the first session than for returning sessions. Kuala Lumpur sessions are cited at roughly RM 150 to RM 400 with a private therapist. Ask whether the fee is per session or per package, and whether it includes the first assessment.

What to write in your request

Describe the reason or symptoms in general terms, and say who the client is and whether it is for individual or group therapy. Add the number of sessions you expect, the therapy method you prefer, your schedule, your city and your budget per session in RM. Sellers reply with their experience and fee, and you decide what fits.

On BlaBlaPrice you write the request in a chat, and professionals registered here reply with their own offer, fee and available times. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related help, see psychologists, or start on the home page.