- ACT and CBT methods
- Couples communication
- Multilingual support
About Saima
Saima Durrani is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia with three years' experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes. She works with people facing grief, parenting pressures, trauma and struggles like low self-esteem or sleep and eating difficulties. Saima also supports those dealing with addiction, anger, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She approaches therapy with the idea that people know their own stories. Saima uses a collaborative style and draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to help clients notice what matters and take useful steps. Sessions focus on clear skills, practical conversation and building everyday routines that reduce overwhelm.
Saima has multicultural experience and speaks English, Punjabi, Pushto, Urdu and Hindko. That background informs how she talks about culture, migration and family expectations. She recognises how cultural roles can affect relationships, career choices and mental load.
Typical work includes improving communication, managing anxiety, responding to past hurt and handling parenting stress. She also helps people with attachment or abandonment worries, codependency and setting boundaries. Conversations often mix problem solving with mindfulness practices and values-based planning.
People considering therapy are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session. Saima uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session fees vary with location.
Therapeutic approaches you can expect online
Saima blends practical, evidence-informed methods into online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take actions that match those values, even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and replacing them with manageable steps; it is often used for anxiety, sleep and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Saima works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs and preferences. That might mean using mindfulness exercises some weeks and skill-based CBT tools in others. The plan is adjusted together as progress and priorities become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work or shifts, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or longer therapy blocks depending on what fits a young adult's schedule. An appropriately qualified counsellor will discuss practical arrangements and recommend the most suitable approach for each person.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Punjabi, Pushto, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, trauma, addictions and related concerns such as body image, codependency and low self-esteem.
How would therapy with her feel day to day?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using approaches like ACT, CBT and client-centred methods to build skills and routines for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as an ACA counsellor in Australia.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Australia and holds ACA credentialing as listed in her profile.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, Pushto and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and payments use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.