Relate Malaysia

What Relate Malaysia does

Relate Mental Health Malaysia Berhad, operating as RELATE, is a privately held Malaysian company founded in 2016 by Dr. Chua Sook Ning and structured as Malaysia's first mental health think tank. The organization combines direct clinical service delivery with research, advocacy, and public education. Its core clinical offering, Relate Therapy, is delivered through a telepsychology platform (therapy.relate.com.my) that supports both online and in-person psychotherapy sessions at community-accessible rates, alongside group therapy programs applying cognitive-behavioral techniques for low mood and depression. Adjacent products include free online depression and anxiety screening tools hosted on a separate site (mentalhealth.com.my), the Being Human podcast (50+ episodes), a think tank publishing white papers and brief reports under the RELATE Insights sub-brand, and CPD-accredited professional training workshops and webinars for mental health practitioners. No mobile app is offered.

Name

Relate Malaysia

Legal name

Relate Mental Health Malaysia Berhad

Website

https://relate.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Relate Malaysia is a private mental health think tank and clinical service provider offering affordable online and in-person psychotherapy, group therapy, free screening tools, professional CPD training, and mental health research to Malaysian residents and practitioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Neurocognitive Therapeutics (Digital) (HLACANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Psychotherapy clinics
• Online therapy
• Mental health screening
• Clinical psychology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Therapy Services: Online and in-person psychotherapy sessions offered at affordable rates to Malaysian residents as a community service
2. Professional Training Workshops: Two-day experiential workshops for mental health professionals on topics like EFT for Trauma, offering CPD points for LKM-registered counsellors
3. Webinars: Single-day online webinars on therapeutic approaches like ACT training for mental health professionals, with CPD accreditation
4. Group Therapy: Cognitive-behavioural techniques-based group therapy for tackling low moods and depression

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Relate Malaysia delivers online and in-person psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and group therapy for depression to Malaysian residents, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EFT, and ACT. The organization also offers CPD-accredited professional training workshops and webinars for mental health practitioners, complemented by free mental health screening tools (depression and anxiety tests) accessible to the public.

Product overview

Relate Malaysia is a mental health organization operating as Malaysia's first mental health think tank, offering a comprehensive suite of services. The core offerings include Relate Therapy (online and in-person psychotherapy and assessments), Group Therapy for Depression, and free Mental Health Screening Tests. Supporting these clinical services are the Being Human Podcast, Professional Training Workshops and Webinars for practitioners, a Mental Health Think Tank producing research publications, and an extensive library of Mental Health Resources and Articles. The organization provides services in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, with a focus on community accessibility and professional development in Malaysia's mental health sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Relate Therapy: Online and in-person psychological therapy services offered at affordable rates
• Being Human Podcast
• RELATE Insights

Products and services

• Relate Therapy Online and in-person psychological assessments and psychotherapy services offered at affordable rates to Malaysian residents, using evidence-based diagnostic tools and treatment approaches (CBT, EFT, ACT) for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
• Group Therapy for Depression Group therapy sessions teaching cognitive-behavioural techniques to help participants learn and overcome low moods and depression; offered as a cost-effective alternative to individual therapy.
• Mental Health Screening Tests Free online depression and anxiety screening tests accessible to the Malaysian public via mentalhealth.com.my to assess mental health status and direct users to appropriate services.
• EFT for Trauma Workshop Two-day in-person experiential workshop on Emotion Focused Therapy trauma processing for mental health professionals; offers 4 CPD points for LKM-registered counsellors. Priced at RM2,600 (Malaysian), SGD1,100 (Singapore), US$800 (international).
• Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Webinar One-day online webinar on ACT fundamentals covering psychological flexibility and six core processes for mental health professionals; offers 2 CPD points for LKM-registered counsellors. Priced at RM350 (Malaysian participants).
• Mental Health Think Tank Research Research division producing white papers, brief reports, and advocacy publications on mental health issues in Malaysia; functions as Malaysia's first mental health think tank.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free depression and anxiety screening tests available online

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Selangor State GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on women's mental health campaign featuring YB Michelle Ng (Subang Jaya State Assemblywoman). The campaign included a video storytelling component highlighting depression struggles and was featured in The Star Newspaper. Focuses on breaking mental health stigma and encouraging help-seeking among women.
• Certified Translators (Bahasa Malaysia)minorOthersWorking with certified translators passionate about mental health issues to translate website content and mental health screening tools from English to Bahasa Malaysia, aiming to increase accessibility for non-English speaking communities.
• Triune CentreminorOthersPartnership with Triune Centre (Hall 7 venue) for hosting in-person professional training workshops such as the EFT for Trauma workshop.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lyra Health: US-based mental health benefits platform serving enterprises with therapy, coaching, and medication management. Comparable on therapy-led mental health delivery model and corporate-channel monetization, though operating at much larger scale in a different geography.
• Headspace: Global digital mental health company offering guided content, coaching, and therapy via employer and consumer channels. Comparable on diversified mental health revenue streams (content, coaching, therapy) and B2B partnerships, though a much larger global incumbent.
• Alodokter: Indonesia-based digital health platform providing teleconsultations, mental health content, and physician booking. Comparable as a broader Southeast Asian health platform with mental health as a meaningful vertical.
• Halodoc: Indonesia-headquartered telehealth super-app offering mental health consultations alongside a broad healthcare platform. Comparable as a regional incumbent with mental health as part of a wider telehealth and pharmacy ecosystem.

Regional players

• Mindspot Clinic: Australia-based digital mental health service offering therapist-delivered online treatment courses and screening tools. Comparable on evidence-based online therapy delivery, free screening tools, and think-tank-adjacent public health positioning, though operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Intellect: Singapore-headquartered mental health platform serving employers and consumers across Asia with therapy, coaching, and self-care content. Comparable B2B/B2C mental health model and Southeast Asian geographic footprint.
• Naluri: Malaysia-headquartered digital health platform combining mental health coaching, therapy, and chronic care for consumers and corporates. Closely comparable on geography, mental health focus, and hybrid online/in-person delivery to Relate.
• Doctor Anywhere: Singapore-based regional telehealth platform offering mental health consultations, therapy, and psychiatric services across Southeast Asia. Comparable as a multi-specialty telehealth provider expanding into the Malaysian mental health segment.
• MyDoc: Singapore-based telehealth platform offering virtual consultations including mental health services to consumers and corporates across Southeast Asia. Comparable on telehealth delivery, multi-specialty coverage, and regional expansion ambitions.
• DOC2US: Malaysian-licensed digital health platform offering teleconsultations, e-prescriptions, and mental health support. Comparable as a Malaysia-headquartered telehealth provider with overlapping therapy and corporate wellness offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/relatemalaysia
• Facebookfacebook.com/relatemalaysia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/relatemalaysia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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