Alia Shahbani

Alia is a dedicated and compassionate registered clinical psychologist under the Allied Health Act with the Ministry of Health Malaysia. She is committed to guiding individuals through their unique life journeys, fostering resilience, self-discovery, and meaningful personal growth. With a belief in the transformative power of therapy, she creates a safe, nurturing space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued.

Alia has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including international students. This exposure has enriched her ability to provide culturally sensitive and inclusive care. She specializes in psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental and mood disorders, collaboratively designing personalized treatment plans to ensure clients receive the most effective and tailored interventions for their well-being. Her expertise in talk therapy allows her to offer holistic and individualized psychological support, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness.

Understanding that seeking help is a courageous step often accompanied by vulnerability and uncertainty, Alia is dedicated to ensuring that every client experiences therapy at their own pace within a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. She firmly believes that even in the most difficult moments, there is always a glimmer of hope for those willing to embark on their healing journey.

At the heart of her practice, Alia values authenticity, trust, and the power of human connection. She embraces the collaborative nature of therapy, recognizing that the healing process is not linear but rather a deeply personal journey filled with highs and lows, moments of clarity and uncertainty, and a spectrum of emotions. Through it all, she remains a steadfast source of support, walking alongside her clients with empathy and dedication, ensuring they never feel alone in their pursuit of healing and self-discovery.

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Effective for anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias by restructuring negative thought patterns.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Enhances emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Encourages individuals to move beyond negative thoughts and emotions in a meaningful way.

• Person-Centered Therapy: Provides a safe and accepting environment, fostering self-growth through unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding.

• Solution-Focused Therapy: A goal-oriented approach that empowers clients by leveraging their strengths and existing coping strategies to create positive change.

Areas of Expertise:

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, etc.)

• Personality Disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Stress and Burnout

• Communication and Interpersonal Issues

Languages Spoken:

• Malay

• English

• Indonesian

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