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Board of Counsellors Malaysia (K.B.08532 ; P.A.08127)

We all carry a story - a journey marked by moments of joy, pain, hope, and heartache. Having walked through my own seasons of struggle and brokenness, I’ve come to deeply understand the power of connection, compassion, and simply having someone by your side.

My heart is to be that support for you. To remind you that healing is possible, even when things feel broken. I long to see hearts mended, souls restored, families reconciled, and love renewed. This journey isn’t always easy. It takes commitment, patience, honesty, and grace. But together, through the mess and the beauty, we can begin to understand ourselves more fully, to grow into who we were meant to be, and to find the courage to heal.

Esther Chu, Licensed Counselor

Get to know Esther


Key Interests

Couples, Marriage and Family

Relationship Conflicts

Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Trauma / Grief and Loss

Career and Personal Development

Qualifications & Credentials

Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy by Virginia Satir (Canada)

Gottman Method Couples Therapy by Dr. John Gottman & Dr. Julie Gottman (USA)

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals (CCTS-i) by Dr. Robert Rhoton (USA)

Language

English, Mandarin (Chinese), Malay

Affiliations & Good-to-know Information

Counselor at a private education institution

Education institution trainer and workshop speaker

Corporate training programme speaker

Member of Perkama International

Testimonials

  • “Esther truly made a positive impact on my life. From the very first session, I felt comfortable opening up to her and sharing my deepest concerns and fears - be it personal or related to my marriage. She was incredibly supportive and non-judgmental, and always made me feel heard and understood which then allowed me to be myself; to open up more and be transparent.

    Throughout our sessions, Esther provided me with practical tools and strategies that I could use to manage my anxiety and stress. She helped me to identify my negative thought patterns and reframe them in a more positive way, which has made a huge difference in my day-to-day life. I also appreciated her willingness to challenge me and encourage me to step out of my comfort zone, which has allowed me to grow and learn more about myself.

    I'd recommend Esther to anyone who needs to have a chat, doesn’t have to be a problem - even if it is just a chat about life in general.”

    - K.B

  • “Because I reflect on my actions quite a bit, at first I wasn't sure if therapy was going to be super helpful for me. But after a few sessions with Esther, I am so glad that I started working with her. She gave me numerous concrete, practical tips that I can use to actively help me through the days when I'm struggling. I'm grateful for the "toolkit" she has provided me with.

    Esther and the team at Soulspace made taking that final step to getting the help I need easier than I could have hoped. Despite having to coordinate international currencies and different time zones, getting my first session scheduled and set up took no time at all. And each session since has run just as smoothly."

    -K.S.

  • "Esther has been very delightful to talk to. Not only has she been able to address my concerns and worries, she was also able to identify those underlying issues that I did not even know existed. These underlying issues I carried with me for years have caused these concerns to resurface frequently, and I really thank Esther for being able to detect them.

    I really enjoyed the counseling sessions with Esther and would recommend her to everyone else!

    Give it a go, you will not regret this!”

    - L.T

  • "I worked with Esther in a period of my life where I was going through multiple changes and was feeling stuck. She helped me overcome the feeling of overwhelm and through our sessions gave me a better understanding of myself. This has improved my confidence and given me the strength to take small steps in moving forward in my life amidst the challenges. Esther is a skilled counsellor and a true professional, I’m glad to have worked together with her. "

    - M

  • "I found the counseling sessions with Esther to be very helpful. She is kind, understanding and very patient with me. I believe that I am someone who finds it very hard to open up to people, but she made me feel comfortable that allowed me to open up more even from the very first session we met.

    Thank you so much for everything!"

    - T.Z.Y

  • "I was very hesitant to reach out to anyone for help even though I have been suffering alone for a very long time because I thought that no one will ever be able to understand what I was going through. But I am so glad I made the decision to engage Ms Esther.

    She was very friendly, caring, attentive and easy to talk to. I would love to see her again soon to speak to her. Thank you Ms. Esther for the support given. Truly appreciate your kindness and help."

    - C.Y.Q

  • "Esther was very willing to listen to my problems and provided guidance on practical steps I could take in real life. She is a is a really kind and understanding counsellor. Esther is also empathetic and has helped me to rationalise my thoughts.
    I really felt welcomed and understood. Thank you, Esther!"

    - S.M

  • "Esther made me & partner very comfortable and it was easy for us to open up. She tackles our problems easily and gave directions for us to look into the issue better to find a solution. Big issues turned small after few sessions with her. We would definitely drop by again just to have a session with her as we progress in our life."

    - T.L

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