Saima Durrani , ACA

Saima Durrani is a credentialed counsellor based in Australia who brings a multicultural perspective to her work and a practical focus on everyday challenges. She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship and couples concerns, trauma, grief and loss, and parenting difficulties, helping them find clearer paths through difficult moments.

Saima works from a strengths-based, collaborative stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and already holds resources that can be brought into the healing process. She offers attentive, empathetic listening and partners with clients to explore options, build skills, and set goals that reflect individual values and circumstances. Saima holds the ACA credential, a professional counselling credential, and provides services in multiple languages to better meet the needs of diverse communities. Her approach emphasizes respect, practical strategies, and steady support throughout change and recovery.

Approaches Saima Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focuses on living in line with personal values - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills and strategies to manage symptoms such as worry, low mood, and sleep difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the client’s own expertise, creating a supportive space for self-exploration and growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Saima works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing based on feedback and progress so the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and daily life while maintaining continuity of support.