Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti , ACA

Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is a qualified behavioural practitioner and counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). With seven years of experience, he supports people navigating difficult life moments and complex emotions. He creates a calm, respectful space where clients can be heard and begin to explore ways to move forward.

Peter works with a range of concerns including trauma, anger, grief, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. He draws on established therapeutic methods to help clients develop practical skills, process painful experiences, and build greater emotional resilience. His approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on the goals each person brings to therapy.

Based in Australia, Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti offers care in both English and Persian. He strives to make therapy accessible and responsive to each person’s cultural background and personal story, supporting change at a pace that feels manageable for the individual.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that align with their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance has become limiting.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and managing everyday stress by teaching practical strategies for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into a busy life or when in-person options are limited. These options help clients stay consistent with therapy, access support from their own environment, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.