What is the consultation session?

The consultation session is a 30-minute online video call where we get to know each other and explore what brings you to counselling. You can share any concerns or questions and decide whether you feel comfortable working with me. Consultation is optional before starting counselling, but encouraged.

What are your qualifications and training?

I am a Registered Counsellor with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia (KB12632, PA12243) and a member of the Malaysia Emotionally Focused Therapy Community (MASEFT). Education: Master of Counselling, Open University Malaysia; BSc Economics, University College London. Couples therapy training: Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) Fundamentals and Externship (ICEEFT/MASEFT); Beyond Betrayal: Healing from Affair and Infidelity in EFCT; Fighting for Connection: EFT and Intimate Partner Violence; Andolfi 4-Day Intergenerational Couple Therapy Workshop; Certified Facilitator, Prepare/Enrich Premarital and Marriage Assessment. Mindfulness-based intervention: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Introduction Course; ongoing personal mindfulness practice. Additional professional development: Certified Suicide First Aider, ASIST (LivingWorks); Certified Fundamentals of Employee Assistance (EAPA); Career Assessment and Counselling (Holland's Approach); Trauma-Informed Resilience Training (BRACE); Interpersonal Group Therapy 3-Day Workshop. My work with couples is primarily based on EFCT, my work with individuals draws on ACT, and premarital sessions use the Prepare/Enrich assessment.

How much do you charge for your services?

Consultation (online, 30 min): RM50. Couple/Marriage Counselling (in person or online, 75 min): RM300, or 3 sessions for RM800. Individual Counselling (in person or online, 60 min): RM220, or 3 sessions for RM600. Pre-marital preparation and counselling: first session (90 min) including Prepare/Enrich assessment, couple report and workbook RM500; optional follow-up sessions at couple counselling rates.

What languages do you conduct sessions in?

Sessions are mainly conducted in English and can be mixed with Bahasa Malaysia as needed. I can understand and speak simple Mandarin, though English is the main language of communication.

Do you provide face-to-face and/or online counselling?

Yes. Face-to-face sessions are held at Centum Office Suites, Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya. Online counselling is provided through Safetalk's secure telehealth platform, accessible on laptop, tablet or phone.

What is your payment and cancellation/no-show policy?

Full payment is required within 24 hours after booking to confirm your appointment. Please give at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. A missed session, a cancellation with less than 48 hours' notice, or arriving more than 20 minutes late without prior notice may be treated as a no-show and charged the full session fee, at the counsellor's discretion.

Will my counselling sessions be confidential?

Yes. Everything you share is kept confidential, except in rare cases such as risk of harm to yourself or others, or when required by law. These limits to confidentiality are explained clearly before starting counselling.

Couples & Marriage Counselling in Petaling Jaya & Kuala Lumpur

REGISTERED COUNSELLOR (KB12632) · EMOTIONALLY-FOCUSED THERAPY FOR COUPLES

Gan Han Yang, registered couples and marriage counsellor in Petaling Jaya, in his therapy room at Ara Damansara.

Guiding you towards stronger relationships and emotional well-being.

Sessions available in-person at PJ, or online across Malaysia.

About Couples Counselling

Begin With a Consultation

When you still love each other, but something keeps getting in the way

The same argument keeps coming back. Conversations that turn into escalating conflict, to the extent you start seeing each other as enemies rather than partners.

After engaging in this cycle for so long, one or both of you may have retreated into silence. You feel more like roommates now than lovers, and you dread the distance that has crept in between the both of you.

None of this means that your relationship has failed. It usually means a rigid pattern has taken hold that's hard to see, and often harder to change on your own.

My Work With Couples

In my work with couples, I apply an evidence-based approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

During our sessions, we will:

Identify disruptive cycles that threaten the safety and connection in your relationship.
Slow down to uncover hidden layers of emotion and longings that remain unexpressed.
Experiment with new ways of relating and responding to each other.
Build more safety, security and connection in the relationship.

Common Themes in Couples & Marriage Counselling

Communication & Conflict

The same argument that returns in a different disguise, or conversations that stop happening at all.

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Recovering after an affair

Healing and rebuilding trust as a couple after experiencing infidelity and affair.

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Connection & Intimacy

Living more like housemates than partners, with emotional and/or physical closeness quietly fading.

Life Transitions & Challenges

New parenthood, in-laws, relocation, or illness placing a strain on the relationship.

Each couple is unique. While there may be common themes, how you experience these challenges may vary.

We will work together in a way that honours your authenticity, both individually and as a couple. What I ask is for you to just show up as you are.

A Counsellor Dedicated In Couples Work

Han Yang, licensed counsellor in Petaling Jaya, with his counselling qualifications and couples therapy training

What My Clients Say

Client testimonial about couples counselling with Han Yang, describing his thoughtful questions and empathy.

Client testimonial about improved communication after couples counselling sessions.

What is the duration and cost for the sessions?

Each couples counselling session is 75 minutes. Couples often see me for 6-10 sessions to work through the challenges in their relationship. As counselling is not a short-term fix, at least 3-6 sessions are recommended for us to start seeing some meaningful changes.

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Online Consultation

RM50

30 minutes

Single Session

RM300

75 minutes

SAVE RM100

3-Session Package

RM800

3 x 75 minutes

*Utilize within 2 months

Before you decide on attending counselling with me, I would encourage you to start with the 30-min online consultation as it will help you make a more informed decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Couple counselling is intended for any form of committed couple - married, engaged, dating, or long-term partners.
Common reasons for attending counselling may include communication breakdown, recurring conflict, loss of connection, trust issues, or challenges navigating life transitions.
With that said, some couples come simply because something feels off and they can't fix it on their own. You don't need to be on the brink of breakup or divorce to benefit. Coming in to counselling sooner often leads to quicker and better outcomes.
The consultation session is a 30-minute online video call where we can get to know each other and explore what brings you to counselling.
During this session, you can share any concerns or questions you have, and figure out if you feel comfortable working with me. I will try my best to clarify your queries and explain further about what to expect for counselling.
While consultation is optional before starting counselling, it is encouraged since it can help you in making an informed decision.
Sessions are mainly conducted in English, and can be mixed with Bahasa Malaysia as needed. I can understand and speak simple Mandarin, though English would be the main language of communication.
Yes. Face-to-face sessions are held at Centum Office Suites, Ara Damansara PJ.
Online counselling is provided through Safetalk’s secure telehealth platform, accessible on browser (laptop, tablet, phone). The link will be sent via email to you.
1. Full payment is required within 24 hours after booking is made to confirm your appointment. Otherwise, the session will be automatically cancelled.
2. Please provide at least 48 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule.
3. The following may be treated as a no-show (charged the full session fee), at the counsellor's discretion:
- a missed session,
- a cancellation made with less than 48 hours' notice, or
- arriving more than 20 minutes late without sufficient prior notice.
First of all, I would like to acknowledge that this is quite a common scenario. I have spoken to many partners who are faced with this situation.
My honest response: I won't pressure your partner, and neither should you - counselling doesn't work well with coercion. I've written a blogpost specifically on this topic where I share more about what you can do if your partner is unwilling.
Couples counselling is primarily designed to help couples who want to rebuild and reconnect. It works best when both of you are committed to working on the relationship.
If one or both of you are seriously considering divorce or have significant doubts about staying in the relationship, discernment counselling may be a better fit to find clarity about what each of you want before going for couples counselling.
If you're not sure, we can discuss about the possible options for your situation in a consultation. While I do not offer discernment counselling, I can provide you with some referral options.