- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Family dispute resolution
About Chacko
Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey is a PACFA clinical psychotherapist with 12 years of professional experience in Australia. He lists work with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also notes additional focus areas such as attachment issues, adoption and foster care, and body image. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Jamesʼ background draws on theology, criminology, psychology and family law. That mix informs how he looks at relationship and family problems. He also practises family dispute resolution as an accredited family dispute resolution practitioner with the Attorney General's Office in Australia, and offers mediation alongside therapeutic work.
In practice he uses a range of approaches. He names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods. That means sessions may include looking at thoughts and behaviours, exploring emotional patterns, and working on values and relational dynamics.
He describes working with people from diverse cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds. He has experience helping those facing identity questions, complex trauma, PTSD, personality and attachment difficulties, and communication or commitment issues. He also notes work related to blended family challenges and co-morbidity.
Clients are invited to discuss practical steps and next actions in sessions. To start, the site asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. James does not accept international clients.
How therapeutic approaches are used for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps towards them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of everyday activities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change patterns that increase stress or anxiety. It is often used for worry, social discomfort and low mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions. It can be useful for relationship problems, attachment concerns and communication difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it clearer which techniques match the person's needs.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements, session length and how to best use remote sessions during the first contacts.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression among his main concerns, plus related areas like attachment and body image.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centred methods to address thoughts, emotions and relationships.
How long has he practised?
He has 12 years of professional experience working across counselling, psychotherapy and family dispute resolution.
What credential does he hold?
He is credentialed with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, listed as PACFA.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact fees depend on the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.