Bangkok Counselling Service

Our therapist Chalalai Taesilapasathit is a licensed clinical psychologist registered under the Division of Medical Registration, Ministry of Public Health Thailand. She hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical psychology, a Master’s Degree in Forensic psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights and Peace Studies, with an emphasis on children’s rights.

Before joining Bangkok Counselling Service, Chalalai worked for The Center for the Protection of Children’s Rights Foundation and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

Chalalai works with adults and children with an interest in supporting those with family issues who struggle with the development of attachment between parent and child.

Chalalai has a particular interest in perinatal-infant mental health which was reinforced when she noticed the lack of resources for women like herself at such a crucial point in time. Making the most of covid lockdown Chalalai undertook specialist training in perinatal and infant mental health and now leads our service, prioritizing the wellbeing of individuals at all stages from pre-pregnancy to post-partum and everything in between. She provides counselling and emotional support to parents, couples, and those who need someone to talk to.

Chalalai's qualifications and training include:

• Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand.  
• Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University New York, USA.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Rights and Peace Studies, The Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Training from the Centre for Educational Psychology, Bangkok.
• Perinatal and Infant Mental Health: Using A Relationship-Based Approach to Perinatal Mood Disturbance Training from Centre for the Perinatal Psychology, Australia [Online]

Chalalai incorporates techniques and principles of Psychodynamic development and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) into her work with clients.