Meet Dr. Johan, your Psychiatrist and founder of Chengal Centre
About Dr. Johan — Malaysia’s leading LGBTQ+ psychiatrist and founder of Chengal Centre
Your mental health deserves culturally competent care that truly understands you.
Dr. Johan Ariff bin Juhari, M.D. (VolgSMU), M.P.M. (UM), is a certified psychiatrist based in Malaysia and founder of Chengal Centre. With over 10 years of expertise in major hospitals and psychiatric institutions, he specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health, anxiety, depression, relationship therapy, and is a passionate advocate for talk therapy approaches over medication-first treatments.
Dr. Johan is a published researcher and regular speaker at mental health events, with landmark studies on LGBTQ+ mental health in Malaysia. His compassionate and personalized approach helps patients navigate complex emotional landscapes, achieve authentic self-acceptance, and enhance their quality of life in a safe, stigma-free environment that honors diverse identities and experiences.
Johan’s rate starts at:
- First consultation (45-60 minutes): 3,000 THB
- Follow-up consultation (20-30 minutes): 1,500 THB
About Chengal Centre
Your mental health deserves culturally competent care that truly understands you.
Dr. Johan is the founder of Chengal Centre, a progressive mental health practice dedicated to providing inclusive, evidence-based psychiatric care. Chengal Centre specializes in serving diverse communities with particular expertise in LGBTQ+ mental health, offering a safe space for authentic healing and growth.
As Malaysia’s premier destination for culturally competent mental health care, Chengal Centre combines clinical excellence with deep empathy, ensuring every individual receives personalized treatment that honors their unique identity and experiences.
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Dr. Johan’s specialty?
Culturally competent and LGBTQ+ affirming care to support your authentic mental wellness journey.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Expert care addressing identity exploration, discrimination stress, family dynamics, and community challenges through culturally competent therapy that fosters authentic self-acceptance and resilience in diverse identities.
Talk Therapy Advocacy
Comprehensive therapeutic approaches prioritizing conversation and relationship-building over medication-first treatments, focusing on understanding root causes and developing sustainable coping strategies.
Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Evidence-based assessment and personalized treatment for anxiety disorders and depression, emphasizing therapeutic interventions, lifestyle modifications, and building long-term emotional resilience.
Relationship and Family Therapy
Specialized support for relationship challenges, family dynamics, and interpersonal conflicts, helping individuals and couples develop healthier communication patterns and strengthen emotional connections.
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