Therapist
Khai Chia Teoh
(Pronouns: She/her)
Khai is a passionate and empathetic counsellor with many years of experience working in a school setting before becoming a qualified counsellor. She is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. Khai has worked in schools, not-for-profit and charity organisations with children, adolescents and adults.
As a counsellor, Khai has worked with people from diverse backgrounds in relationship challenges, emotion regulations, anger management, depression, and anxiety using Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and Solution Focused Therapy, to help her clients improve their mental wellbeing. Her work is grounded in person-centered and strengths-based approach. Her compassion, gentleness and active listening provide clients a safe space to explore the issues her clients wish to work on.
Khai welcomes clients from diverse background, cultural and beliefs, and endeavours to help people develop resilience and mental health.
ACA Level 2 Registered Counsellor
Person-centred approach
Depression & Anxiety
Relationship Counselling
Migrant friendly with lived experience
MALAYSIAN COUNSELLOR
EXPERIENCED WITH CLIENTS FROM CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE BACKGROUND (CALD)
Monash uni - MASTER OF COUNSELLING
Testimonials
“My counselling journey with Khai has given me a sense of safety that I had never experienced before. She listens with genuine empathy and always approaches my emotions with warmth and understanding. At the same time, she offers thoughtful and professional guidance that helps me navigate the challenges I face.
After each session, I take time to write down what I’ve learned and try to apply it in my daily life, and I’ve found this process incredibly helpful. Through ongoing reflection and practice, I’ve gradually begun to rediscover myself and learn to accept the many different sides of who I am.
Each session feels like a chance to recharge. I often leave feeling more grounded, more hopeful, and better prepared to face the week ahead. If anyone is considering counselling, I would wholeheartedly recommend Khai. She is a professional, patient, and compassionate counsellor who truly creates a safe space for personal growth.
Profesionally Trained
Khai is a professionally trained counsellor dedicated to supporting individuals through their personal and emotional challenges. She holds a Master of Counselling from Monash University and has extensive experience working in school and community settings.
With a strong foundation in evidence-based therapies, she integrates Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and Solution Focused Therapy to support her clients. Her compassionate, person-centred approach ensures that clients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their journey toward positive change.
Multicultural Approach
Khai understands the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. She is passionate about providing a safe and inclusive space where clients can explore their identities, navigate cultural expectations, and build resilience.
With a deep appreciation for multicultural communities, she welcomes clients from all walks of life and works collaboratively to support their emotional well-being, personal growth, and mental health in a way that respects their cultural values and lived experiences.
Relationship Support
Trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT), Khai uses an evidence-based approach to help couples understand their emotions and transform problematic interaction patterns into nurturing connections. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where partners can strengthen their relationship or marriage.
Drawing on a range of therapeutic approach and her clients’ strengths, Khai also supports individuals troubled by relationship concerns. She helps them explore self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and find hope, empowering them to foster deeper connections and personal growth.
