Hari Chackoth
Counsellor or psychotherapist (ACA, PACFA or CPCA). Sometimes the long way home is the most meaningful. Person-centred, culturally sensitive counselling for everyone
About
Hi, I'm Hari, a PACFA-registered counsellor based in Melbourne. I hold a Master of Counselling from Monash University and have an undergraduate background in psychology.
I work mainly with adults, supporting people through relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I have a particular interest in working with older people and the families who support them, which draws on my experience in aged care.
My approach is person-centred and grounded in your values. I start by listening carefully to understand what matters to you. When you're ready, we work together on practical, realistic steps forward.
I've lived and worked across India and Australia, and I speak English, Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil, so I understand the complexities of living between cultures. I'm also neurodivergent-affirming and adapt how we work to suit the way you communicate and process things.
Whatever brings you here, I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can be genuinely heard.
What a first session looks like
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other. I'll explain how I work and how confidentiality works, including its limits, and answer any questions. Then I'll invite you to share what's brought you here, at your own pace. I'll listen actively and help you summarise and externalise your concerns. My approach is person-centred, values-based, mindful and culturally sensitive. Towards the end, we'll talk about what you'd like from counselling and whether working together feels like a good fit. If it does, we'll plan next steps together.
In Hari's own words.
Works with
Approach
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Schema therapy
- Coaching
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Somatic approaches
- Family and relationship work
Qualifications
Master of Counselling - Monash University
Fees
$150 a session, set by the practitioner. No GP plan needed. Not Medicare rebatable.
Where and how
Video sessions (telehealth) for clients anywhere in Australia.
Taking new clients.
Hari offers a 15 minute fit call before the first session, so you can check the fit.
We introduce you and you agree a first session time with Hari.
Membership
Member, PACFA (Certified Practising).
Membership checked by Inner Help on 17/10/2026 and re-checked yearly. This confirms the membership; it is not an assessment of the quality of care.
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