FAQ

Mental Health refers to the overall well-being of a person’s emotional, psychological, and social state. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as how they handle stress, make choices, and relate to others. Good mental health is essential for leading a more fulfilling and productive life.

Mental Health is crucial because it affects every aspect of our lives, from our relationships and work performance to our physical health. Taking Care of our mental health helps us cope with challenges, build resilience, make better decisions, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Therapy or counseling is a collaborative process where a trained mental health professional provides a safe and confidential environment to help individuals explore and understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. The goal is to support personal growth, address emotional challenges, and develop effective coping strategies.

No, therapy is for anyone facing emotional difficulties, stress, life transitions, or seeking personal growth. Therapy is a proactive step towards improving mental well-being and does not imply mental illness.

Therapy can help people in various ways, such as providing emotional support, enhancing self-awareness, teaching coping skills, improving communication, resolving conflicts, and promoting personal development. It can also help individuals to manage mental health conditions effectively.

Soul Mechanics has various mental health professionals, such as counselors, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and even art psychotherapists. We have two branches based in Kota Damansara and Ipoh. You can schedule either face-to-face or online sessions with us.

Therapists provide a safe and non-judgmental space to listen, understand, and support individuals dealing with emotional or psychological challenges. They use evidence-based techniques and therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

Therapists are not medical doctors. While some psychologists may have a doctoral degree (P[hD or Psy.D.), many therapists hold master’s degrees in counseling, clinical psychology, or related fields.

Therapy and medication are different aspects of mental health treatment. Therapists primarily focus on counseling and psychotherapy, while the medication is prescribed by psychiatrists when necessary to manage specific mental health conditions.

No, therapy and hypnosis are distinct approaches. Therapy involves talking with a mental health professional to address emotional challenges, while hypnosis is a technique used within some therapies to induce a state of deep relaxation and focused attention.

Soul Mechanics offers a wide range of therapeutic approaches to cater to individual needs, including talk therapy, art therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy for those seeking support. In each session, our therapists are trained to use different techniques that would be more specific to address the client’s concerns. In addition to our counselling services, we provide comprehensive mental health assessments, such as depression assessments, personality. These assessments aim to gain a deeper understanding of individual challenges and facilitate tailored treatment plans.

Personal growth and progress in therapy take time and consistency. It’s common not to see immediate results after just one session. Give the process some time, be open with your therapist, and be patient with yourself. The first 2 sessions are known as the rapport-building sessions. Therapists are collecting more details pertaining to the client’s concerns before designing a specific intervention plan. On average clients may need 6 to 10 sessions varying depending on client needs.

Soul Mechanics always aims to make therapy accessible and affordable for everyone regardless of their financial background. We offer low-cost and sliding-scale fee options, as well as packages to make the session fee more affordable for clients.

No, counseling is appropriate for people of all ages.

Therapists sometimes assign homework or exercises to reinforce learning, practice new skills, or encourage self-reflection between sessions. This can accelerate progress and enhance the therapeutic process.

Our therapists are licensed professionals with Master’s Degrees in psychology or counseling. They have completed the required training, internships, and clinical hours to become qualified and experienced in providing mental health services.