- ACT CBT approaches
- Attachment focus
- Family dispute mediation
About Chacko
Chacko (James) Vadayil Varkey is a PACFA clinical psychotherapist in Australia with 12 years of professional experience. He lists stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression among the issues he works with. He speaks English, Hindi and Malayalam.
James trained across several fields including theology, criminology, psychology and family law. That background informs how he talks with people about faith, culture and legal concerns alongside emotional health. He also holds accreditation as a family dispute resolution practitioner with the Attorney General's Office in Australia, which he uses for mediated conversations in separated families.
In sessions he uses practical psychological approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centred methods when they fit the client's needs. The focus is on clear, usable ways to notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep someone stuck in guilt, shame, or repeated conflict.
James has worked with people from many cultural and spiritual backgrounds. He has experience with identity concerns, complex trauma and attachment issues, and with personality differences that affect relationships. He describes helping people talk through emotions, clarify values, and practice small changes that alter daily interactions.
He asks new clients to use a short matching questionnaire to begin the process and to schedule a first session once matched. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and make room for valued action. It focuses on what matters and on small steps that reflect personal values, which can be useful for persistent guilt or shame. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people name relational needs and practise different ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms and preferences and then recommend approaches or a mix of methods. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is assessed over several sessions.
The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. It also permits using written exercises and screen-shared worksheets during a session to practise skills learned in therapy.
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 issues, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression among his core areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches to help people notice patterns and respond differently to painful self-judgment.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience and training across theology, criminology, psychology and family law, and works as a PACFA clinical psychotherapist.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds PACFA credentialing and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Malayalam.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.