Johana Johari,MSSc.

Johana Johari,MSSc.

Professions: Counsellor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Psychologist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Counseling Practice - 00458
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Fees: I abide by the fee structure gazetted by Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia; RM300 for 60 minutes of individual counselling, RM450 for 90 minutes of couples counselling. I accept credit card payments.
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Offices

908, 9th Floor, Amcorp Trade Centre PJ Tower
Persiaran Barat, Section 52
Petaling Jaya, Selangor 46200 - Malaysia

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My Approach to Helping

With more than 20 years of combined experience in providing mental and behavioral health counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups; conducting public and private training on various self-improvement topics including self-image psychology, goal setting, visualization, motivation, communication and negotiation, parenting, coaching, stress and anger management, and worked as an employee assistance program (EAP) counselor for various corporations and organizations, focusing on organizational change model. I am known for having a friendly but assertive character that has earned me a respectable reputation as a very warm, professional and ethical counselor.

I am a registered and licensed counselor with The Malaysian Board of Counselors (Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia), and is also a lifetime member of Malaysian Counseling International Association (PERKAMA INTERNATIONAL) and Malaysian Psychology Association (PSIMA). In 2014, I also volunteered a total of 150 hours for both MH370 and MH17 missions, providing psychological support to both MAS caregivers as well as the next of kin of passengers and crew members. I was also called in to conduct debriefing service to crew members of MH2718.

I hold a Masters of Social Science in Psychology (Counseling) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. I specialize in Client Centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Organizational Counseling. I am trained in grief work as well as accelerated treatment for anxiety disorders, OCD and panic disorders.

More Info About My Practice

Since October 2023, I collaborate with DNA screening laboratory to provide a 360 approach in assisting my clients achieve and maintain mental wellbeing. This is done by equipping them with knowledge of pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics which is critical in determining best medications and nutritional supplements that suit them best.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I love feeling useful and being a therapist allows me to make a difference in the world, one person at a time.

On the Fence About Going to Therapy?

I understand how difficult it is to find someone trustworthy. So, take your time in choosing a counsellor whom you can trust. Whatever you decide, I promise to provide you a safe place to heal, away from judgments or expectations.

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Ages I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    McDonalds Malaysia, Celcom Axiata

Industries & Communities Served

  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Abandonment
  • Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues
  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Breakup
  • Career Choice
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsive Spending / Shopping
  • Control Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Forgiveness
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Habits
  • Helplessness / Victimhood
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Rejection
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Religious Issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Shame
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Social Anxiety / Phobia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
  • Suspiciousness / Paranoia
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Young Adult Issues
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Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian Psychology / Psychotherapy
  • Bibliotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Critical Incident Stress Management
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Holistic Psychotherapy
  • Humanistic Psychology (humanism)
  • Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB)
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