Sanctuary Clinics

Mental Health Clinic

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“At Sanctuary Clinics, we support individuals seeking help with addictions, mental health concerns and emotional wellbeing, offering compassionate, professional and Holistic care tailored to each person’s needs. As part of a wider treatment network and ecosystem, we can guide you to the right level of support. From outpatient therapy and medical care to more intensive treatment when needed, so you don’t have to navigate recovery alone.”

About Us

Sanctuary Clinics is the outpatient mental health and addiction arm of the Solace Wellbeing Group, one of Malaysia’s most established organisations in addiction treatment and psychological care. Our story began with Solace Asia, which was founded in 2013 and has spent more than a decade supporting individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges through evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment. Since opening its doors in 2014, Solace Asia has treated more than 2,000 local and international clients and is widely recognised as a pioneer in private addiction treatment in Malaysia. Sanctuary Clinics was created from a simple but important need: many people leaving rehabilitation still required ongoing therapy, medical care, family support, and guidance as they returned to everyday life. What began as an aftercare service in a small office in Publika has grown into a full-service multidisciplinary clinic in Bukit Jalil, offering therapy, counselling, psychological services, medical support, and addiction care for adults, couples, and families. Our philosophy is that if someone reaches out to Sanctuary, they will either receive the support they need or be guided to it, never turned away. Our wider Solace ecosystem allows us to support people across the full continuum of care. From outpatient therapy and medical consultations to specialised addiction treatment and more intensive rehabilitation when needed. The group is led by Adjunct Professor Dr Prem Kumar Shanmugam, a psychologist, psychotherapist, trainer, researcher, and international addiction specialist who has held leadership roles within regional professional bodies and has contributed to treatment development, training, and research in the field of addiction and mental health. We are proud to be part of a Malaysian-grown organisation that has spent over a decade building trusted mental health and addiction services locally and internationally. Our mission remains the same as when we started: to make high-quality mental health and addiction support accessible, respectful, and genuinely human for everyone who reaches out for help.

Approach

Working with us feels collaborative and personal. We take time to understand your situation, your goals, and what support would be most helpful for you right now, using a thorough clinical assessment that considers emotional, behavioural, relational, lifestyle, and medical factors. Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, alcohol or drug addiction, gambling addiction, or general emotional wellbeing, our multidisciplinary team provides evidence-based care that is compassionate, practical, and tailored to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Our aim is not only to reduce symptoms, but to support meaningful, sustainable recovery and improved quality of life.

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Basic Information

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Languages:

Cantonese, English, Malay-Indonesian, Mandarin, Tamil

Fees:

Direct payment

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

In-person & Online

Services

We provide integrated mental health and addiction care through psychotherapy, psychiatric services, and medical screening, including blood investigations. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to assess emotional, psychological, behavioural, and physical factors that may be affecting wellbeing, allowing us to develop a personalised treatment plan for each client. Services include individual psychotherapy, couples and family support, psychiatric assessment and medication management, and targeted blood tests to help identify medical or nutritional factors that may contribute to symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, fatigue, sleep difficulties, or cognitive changes. By combining psychological and medical care in one setting, we aim to provide comprehensive, evidence-based support that promotes meaningful and sustainable recovery.

Services Offered:

Addiction Counseling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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Addiction Services
A range of services for addiction that may include counselling, detox support, group programmes, and aftercare planning.
Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Community Psychology
A branch of psychology that addresses mental health at the community level, focusing on social factors like poverty, inequality, and access to services.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:

Adults
Children
Communities
Couples
Elderly
Families
Groups
Organisations
Parents
Individuals

Staff Employed:

Addiction Counselors
A counselor specialising in the treatment of substance use and behavioural addictions.
Associate Counseling Psychologists
A psychologist completing supervised practice toward full registration as a counseling psychologist.
Board Certified Psychiatrists
A psychiatrist who has passed board examinations confirming specialist competence in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, including prescribing medication.
CBT Psychotherapists
A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Therapeutic Counselors
A counselor providing therapeutic support to help clients work through emotional and psychological difficulties.
Certified Psychologists
A psychologist who holds professional certification to assess and treat mental health conditions.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapists
A therapist certified to treat compulsive sexual behaviour and its impact on relationships and well-being.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors
A counselor specialising in helping people with disabilities or chronic conditions achieve personal, social, and vocational goals.
Licensed Clinical Psychologists
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.
Psychiatrists
A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Area of Expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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ADHD / Attention Difficulties
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Alcohol Use / Addiction
A pattern of alcohol consumption that has become harmful to a person's health, relationships, or ability to function day-to-day.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Bipolar
A mood disorder involving episodes of mania (abnormally elevated mood and energy) alternating with episodes of depression, affecting judgement, sleep, and daily functioning.
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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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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Sex Addiction
A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.