What problems can a clinical psychologist help with?

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The short answer to this question is that clinical psychologists can work with any problem that has an emotional component. This actually means that a clinical psychologist can help with a vast range of problems and difficulties. We have strategies and skills that help by targeting the underlying mechanisms that lead to emotional problems. We work with many people so we have direct experience of working with many of the problems we have listed below and more. Even if we didn’t have direct experience of a particular issue we can still help by applying the skills and strategies that help us resolve emotional problems.

If you would like to speak to a clinical psychologist about any of the problems listed below please contact us to arrange a consultation. You can email us at info@resolve.my or call or WhatsApp us at 012 5089910.

Our psychologists can help with …

A clinical psychologist can help with any of the following issues. We can work across the age range. If a person is too young or has a disability that prevents them from talking to us then we can help by talking with those that are looking after them.

Issues with emotions

  • Anxiety
    • Excessive worrying or nervousness
    • Fear of specific situations or objects (phobias)
    • Panic attacks
    • Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours
    • Persistent feelings of unease, such as fear or dread
  • Mood
    • Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness
    • Frequent mood swings
    • Chronic feelings of hopelessness
    • Reduced interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed
    • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
    • Low self-esteem or self-worth
    • Feelings of inadequacy
    • Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
    • Negative self-talk and self-criticism
  • Anger
    • Difficulty managing anger
    • Frequent outbursts of frustration or rage
    • Persistent feelings of irritability
    • Struggles with forgiveness or holding grudges
  • Stress
    • Difficulty managing stress
    • Feeling overwhelmed by life demands
    • Struggles with relaxation or unwinding
    • Feeling constantly under pressure
  • Fear
    • Excessive fear or worries about the future
    • Fear of public speaking or social situations
    • Phobias and irrational fears
    • Fear of failure or rejection
  • Grief and Loss
    • Difficulty coping with the death of a loved one
    • Struggles with feelings of loss or change
    • Difficulty moving on after a significant loss
    • Feelings of numbness or disbelief after a loss
  • Loneliness and Isolation
    • Feelings of loneliness or isolation
    • Struggles with making or maintaining social connections
    • Feelings of disconnection or detachment from others
  • Shame and Guilt
    • Persistent feelings of guilt or shame
    • Struggles with self-forgiveness
    • Difficulty letting go of past mistakes or regrets

Life challenges

  • Interpersonal Relationships
    • Difficulty with social interactions
    • Difficulty with assertiveness
    • Problems maintaining personal boundaries
    • Difficulty handling a relationship breakup
    • Problems dealing with family conflict
    • Difficulty with conflict resolution
    • Problems related to estrangement from family
    • Difficulty with communication skills
  • Life Transitions
    • Difficulty handling a significant life change
    • Problems adjusting to retirement
    • Difficulty adjusting to a new culture or country
    • Problems adjusting to a physical disability
    • Difficulty adjusting to military life or returning from deployment
    • Difficulty adjusting to life after prison
    • Problems related to menopause
    • Difficulty coping with a terminal illness diagnosis
  • Identity and Self-Esteem
    • Struggles with self-esteem
    • Body image concerns
    • Struggles related to coming out as LGBT+
    • Problems with body dysmorphia
    • Struggles related to racial or ethnic identity
    • Problems with personal goal setting
    • Difficulty managing fame or public scrutiny
    • Problems related to gender identity
  • Behavioural Issues
    • Problems with substance misuse
    • Issues with self-harming behaviours
    • Struggles with impulsivity
    • Struggles with eating behaviours
    • Difficulty maintaining physical health behaviours (e.g., diet, exercise)
    • Problems with Internet or video game use
    • Problems with excessive perfectionism
  • Coping with difficult events
    • Difficulty coping with traumatic experiences
    • Problems dealing with grief or loss
    • Difficulty coping with natural disasters
    • Difficulty coping with a child’s behavioural problems
    • Difficulty coping with loss of independence
    • Difficulty coping with a terminal illness diagnosis
  • Health and Wellness
    • Difficulty managing chronic pain
    • Difficulty managing a chronic illness
    • Problems maintaining physical health behaviours (e.g., diet, exercise)
    • Problems related to aging
    • Difficulty managing financial stress
    • Difficulty with sexual functioning
    • Difficulty managing decision-making about medical treatments
  • Work and Education
    • Problems maintaining a healthy work-life balance
    • Struggles with academic performance
    • Problems dealing with workplace bullying
    • Difficulty dealing with social media pressures
    • Struggles related to a loved one’s substance misuse
  • Social and Cultural Issues
    • Problems related to the divorce process
    • Struggles related to racial or ethnic identity
    • Problems related to being a victim of crime
    • Difficulty dealing with social media pressures
    • Problems related to experiences of stigma
    • Problems related to experiences of discrimination
    • Struggles related to being a victim of domestic violence
    • Struggles dealing with the legal system
  • Parenting and Family
    • Struggles with parenting skills
    • Difficulty coping with a child’s behavioural problems
    • Problems related to caregiving for an aging parent
    • Struggles related to the adoption process
    • Struggles related to post-partum adjustments
    • Problems related to co-dependency
  • Sleep and Relaxation
    • Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep
    • Difficulty relaxing or winding down
    • Problems related to nightmares or sleep terrors
    • Difficulty maintaining a regular sleep schedule
  • Career and Vocational Issues
    • Difficulty dealing with job loss
    • Struggles with job satisfaction
    • Difficulty with career planning and development
    • Problems dealing with occupational stress
    • Difficulty maintaining work-life balance
    • Struggles with job performance and productivity
    • Difficulty navigating workplace politics
    • Problems dealing with job transitions or changes
  • Substance Use and Addiction
    • Struggles with substance misuse
    • Problems related to alcohol consumption
    • Difficulty managing tobacco use
    • Struggles with gambling behaviours
    • Problems related to a loved one’s substance misuse
    • Difficulty dealing with the consequences of substance use
    • Struggles related to addictive behaviours (e.g., shopping, sex, food)
  • Crisis Management
    • Difficulty dealing with personal crises
    • Difficulty coping with a family crisis
    • Struggles related to a sudden loss or bereavement
    • Difficulty coping with natural disasters
    • Struggles related to exposure to traumatic events
    • Problems related to being a victim of crime or violence
  • Cognitive Functioning
    • Difficulty with memory
    • Problems with concentration and focus
    • Difficulty with problem-solving skills
    • Struggles with executive functions (planning, organization, etc.)
    • Difficulty with cognitive flexibility
    • Problems related to cognitive decline or dementia
  • Sexual and Relationship Issues
    • Difficulty with sexual functioning or satisfaction
    • Struggles related to sexual orientation
    • Difficulty forming or maintaining romantic relationships
    • Problems related to infidelity
    • Difficulty dealing with divorce or separation
    • Struggles related to intimacy and trust in relationships
  • Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
    • Difficulty coping with traumatic experiences
    • Struggles related to post-traumatic stress
    • Difficulty dealing with intrusive memories or flashbacks
    • Problems related to coping with violence or abuse
  • Spirituality and Existential Concerns
    • Struggles related to spiritual or religious concerns
    • Difficulty dealing with existential questions or crises
    • Problems related to meaning or purpose in life
    • Difficulty dealing with death anxiety or fear of death
  • Body and Physical Health
    • Difficulty managing chronic pain or illness
    • Problems maintaining physical health behaviours (e.g., diet, exercise)
    • Difficulty coping with a disability
    • Struggles related to body image or body dysmorphia
    • Problems related to sexual health
    • Difficulty managing weight and nutrition
  • Social Skills and Communication
    • Difficulty with social interactions
    • Problems with assertiveness
    • Difficulty expressing emotions in a healthy way
    • Struggles related to interpersonal conflicts
    • Difficulty with communication skills
    • Problems related to loneliness or social isolation
    • Difficulty maintaining healthy boundaries
    • Resilience and Coping Skills
    • Difficulty dealing with setbacks
    • Struggles with resilience in face of adversity
    • Difficulty dealing with failure or rejection
    • Problems with self-soothing or self-care practices
    • Struggles with emotion regulation
    • Difficulty cultivating positive outlook
    • Procrastination and Time Management
    • Problems with procrastination
    • Difficulty with time management
    • Struggles with meeting deadlines
    • Difficulty setting and accomplishing goals
    • Problems with work or academic productivity
    • Performance and Achievement
    • Difficulty with athletic performance
    • Struggles with academic achievements
    • Difficulty with performing arts (e.g., stage fright)
    • Problems related to perfectionism and fear of failure
    • Assertiveness and Confidence
    • Difficulty being assertive
    • Problems with confidence and self-belief
    • Struggles with public speaking or expressing oneself
    • Difficulty saying ‘no’ or setting boundaries
    • Life Purpose and Meaning
    • Difficulty finding purpose or meaning in life
    • Struggles with feelings of emptiness or lack of direction
    • Difficulty making life decisions aligned with personal values
    • Technology and Digital Life
    • Problems related to excessive use of technology
    • Difficulty managing online relationships
    • Struggles with cyberbullying
    • Difficulty balancing online and offline life
    • Loneliness and Social Connection
    • Difficulty dealing with feelings of loneliness
    • Struggles with making social connections
    • Difficulty maintaining friendships
    • Problems related to social anxiety
    • Creativity and Inspiration
    • Difficulty with creative blocks
    • Struggles with finding inspiration
    • Difficulty expressing oneself creatively

Arrange a consultation

If you would like to speak to a clinical psychologist about any of the problems listed above please contact us to arrange a consultation. You can email us at info@resolve.my or call or WhatsApp us at 012 5089910.

I am a British Chartered Clinical Psychologist currently working in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I aim to help people who are facing psychological or emotional difficulties to overcome their difficulties.

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