Question: “How do I grow as a new therapist? ” As a new therapist, I’m struggling to know which therapy model is the best fit for me. My basic training has been in CBT, and I’ve explored DBT and ACT, as well as the more humanistic, person-centred approaches. It feels like there’s so much to […]
Question: “What is unconditional positive regard and how we can apply it effectively to clients?” Recently, my supervisor watched a video recording of my session with a client and she said that I was not “showing unconditional positive regard”. When I asked her to elaborate, she said that I was “confronting the client” instead of […]
There is clear evidence indicating that certain forms of telepsychology are as effective as standard face-to-face psychotherapy. Telepsychology is also a cost-effective means of delivering psychological services to meet the growing mental health needs in Malaysia. We recommend a systematic development of evidence-based telepsychology practices in Malaysia through high-quality efficacy research, accessible standardized graduate-level training, and clear guidelines and regulations to ensure ethical and competent delivery of telepsychology services.
