Lavender Tan
Clinical Director & Trainer
Hi! I’m Lavender, a registered Clinical Psychologist based in sunny Kuala Lumpur.
Growing up, I was always fascinated by how people from all walks of life find ways to connect with one another. This curiosity, shaped by my experiences moving from city to city during childhood, became the foundation of my path into psychology.
I see therapy as a collaborative and creative process, where we work together to gently unlearn old patterns and move toward a life that feels authentic and true to you. While therapy can be reflective and exploratory, I also focus on helping you find practical and sustainable ways to make meaningful change in your day-to-day life.
To learn more, or book a session with Lavender
My Approach
In my practice as a Clinical Psychologist, I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches in a way that feels relatable, comfortable, and sometimes even fun. I work with clients in one-on-one therapy to address a range of challenges including burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and chronic health conditions.
My therapeutic work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an approach that focuses on building psychological flexibility- changing how we relate to difficult thoughts and feelings while still moving toward taking actions that truly matter to you.
I have experience across diverse settings- from corporate and special needs education to community mental health in rural Sri Lanka, and clinical work in hospitals, NGOs, and private centres. These experiences have strengthened my ability to connect with people from all walks of life and to offer therapy that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and grounded in genuine understanding.
I founded Lavender Psychology to create a space that feels warm, approachable, and welcoming- a place where therapy feels like a gentle act of self-care rather than a daunting step.
Credentials
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Master of Clinical Psychology, HELP University, Malaysia
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
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Registered Allied Health Professional- Clinical Psychologist: MAHPC(CP)00382
Full Member of Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (CP1-0198)
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Advanced Skills Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) through Contextual Consulting, including applications for teens, young people on the autism spectrum, and individuals struggling with chronic pain, rumination, obsessions, perfectionism, and people-pleasing
Gottman Couples Therapy- Level 1
STAP Supervisor Training Workshop for Clinical Psychologists
Lavender’s Fees
One-on-one sessions designed to help you understand yourself better, and develop tools to create meaningful change in your life.
Individual Therapy
60 mins | RM 350 | First session up to 90 mins at no additional fee
Get in touch!
Interested in working with us? Drop us a message and we will reach out to you within 24 hours!
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