Aili

Dr Aili Hashim

Psychiatrist

verified by TherapyRoute

“Dr. Aili Hanim Hashim is a psychiatrist with experience in supporting adolescents and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autistic traits, childhood trauma, and difficulties in emotional regulation, identity, and self-esteem. Grounded in psychodynamic thinking, she works primarily through individual psychotherapy, helping clients gain deeper insight into their struggles and relationships. With young people, she also involves parents to build safe, supportive environments. Dr. Aili is committed to helping individuals work towards self-understanding and developing healthier ways of managing themselves and their relationships. ”

About Me

I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, burnout, and emotional difficulties, particularly those shaped by early traumatic experiences or neurodivergent ways of being. Drawing on a psychodynamic approach, I support clients in exploring how earlier life experiences and current circumstances influence their present emotional world and patterns of relating. Through this process, I aim to help individuals develop deeper insight, strengthen their capacity for reflection, and feel more able to navigate life with greater independence and self-understanding. This therapeutic space offers an opportunity to better understand one’s inner world and to discover new, more meaningful ways forward.

Approach

I practise in a safe, bilingual space, offering sessions in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, either at my Petaling Jaya office or online. My work balances careful, focused listening with timely reflections and gentle, practical experiments between sessions. Together, we explore patterns linked to behaviour, emotional responses, mood shifts, challenges, and even impulses, with the aim of recognising them and testing new ways of responding. Many people come feeling that their situations are too difficult to change, or feeling hopeless and worthless. While change can feel daunting, it is possible with growing insight, motivation, and support. Therapy offers a space where things can begin to feel more hopeful, but meaningful change ultimately emerges when the individual is ready and willing to engage in that process.
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Basic Information

Services

My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic understanding.

Services Offered:

Works With:

  • •All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

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    Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

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    Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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    Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

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    Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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    Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

Professional Title:

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    Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Qualifications

University of Malaya

University of Malaya

University of Melbourne

Registrations

Psychiatrist

MPM Registration 31955, NSR 130193.

Memberships

Malaysian Psychiatric Association (MPA)

Service Area

Klinik Pakar A N & K (Mental Health)

In-person & Online

Damansara Intan

Petaling, Selangor

Malaysia