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Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey, PACFA

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Chacko is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Chacko. View 1 review
Great news, Chacko is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English, Hindi, and Malayalam
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Australia

Recent reviews

Very knowledgeable, highly intelligent and empathic with a depth of understanding that belies his spiritual understanding of our plight.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Chacko

  • 12 years' experience
  • Male
  • PACFA

I am a credentialed Clinical Psychotherapist in Australia, registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Bringing over 12 years of professional work experience, I come from a rich, multidisciplinary background that spans philosophy, psychology, psychotherapy, theology, criminology, and family law. Additionally, I am an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the Australian Attorney-General's Department.

My practice focuses on providing individual, couples, and family therapy, alongside specialized family mediation for intact, transitioning, and post-separation families. I am deeply passionate about working with couples, families, children, and young people.

I specialize in a therapeutically and spiritually integrative approach. This allows me to effectively support clients from all walks of life, including those from culturally, religiously, spiritually, and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with individuals facing a broad spectrum of mental health challenges, including identity crises, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, attachment struggles, personality disorders, and relationship distress.

My core mission is to collaborate with you to build an open, trusted, and safe environment—a space where your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and physical sensations can be explored completely free from judgment or bias.

Taking that very first step to sign up for therapy requires immense courage and wisdom. I am genuinely proud of you for getting started, and I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hearing impaired HIV / AIDS Hoarding Hospice and end-of-life counseling Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • PACFA · Australia · 23563 · Renews June 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

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Clients mention: Understanding Knowledgeable

Very knowledgeable, highly intelligent and empathic with a depth of understanding that belies his spiritual understanding of our plight.

Reviewed November 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey speak?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey speaks English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

How many years of experience does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey have?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey has 12 years of experience.

Where is Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey licensed to practice?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey is licensed to practice in Australia.

Does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey accept clients outside of Australia?

No, Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey does not accept clients outside of Australia.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey offer?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

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