About

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey is credentialed in Australia as a psychotherapy and counselling federation of Australia (PACFA) clinical psychotherapist and brings over 12 years of professional experience informed by multidisciplinary study in theology, criminology, psychology and family law.

He is also an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner (FDRP) with the Attorney General’s Office in Australia, offering therapy to individuals, couples and families as well as family mediation services for couples, families and post-separated families.

Chacko works in therapeutically and spiritually integrative ways, supporting people from culturally, religiously, spiritually and linguistically diverse backgrounds. He has extensive experience addressing a broad range of mental health concerns, including identity crisis, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, PTSD, attachment difficulties, personality disorders and relationship issues.

He is particularly passionate about working with couples, families, children and young people and aims to foster an open, trusted and safe space where thoughts, emotions, feelings and sensations can be explored without fear of judgment or bias. Taking the first step to begin therapy can take courage and wisdom, and he acknowledges and supports those who decide to start that process.

Location:
Australia, Australia
Years Experience:
12
Gender:
Male
Languages Spoken:
English, Hindi, Malayalam
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compulsion, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Vaping, Veterans, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials:
  • NPI Number:
  • License: PACFA #23563 exp 2026-06-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Choice for Your Mental Health Journey?

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One key benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life.

Licensed professionals deliver online care, and clients have the option to switch therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit. For many, online therapy provides an accessible and effective way to address everyday mental health and relationship concerns.

How much experience does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey have?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey has 12 years' experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey provide therapy?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey provides therapy in English, Hindi, Malayalam.

Where is Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey located?

Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey is located in Australia.

How can I work with Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey as my therapist?

Clients can work with Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey via Phone, Video, Live Chat or Messaging.

How much does therapy with Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey cost?

The cost of therapy with Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey can vary depending on factors such as your location and his availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

To begin working with Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with him. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.