Salome Mbenjele , ACA

Salome Mbenjele is an experienced Australian counselor with more than 20 years of professional practice supporting people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem challenges, and depression. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared, and she encourages each person to take the courageous first steps toward greater well-being and satisfaction in life.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and genuine compassion. Salome does not rely on stigmatizing labels; instead she focuses on each person as an individual and adapts the conversation and care to meet unique needs. Her background includes training in a range of therapeutic styles - cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches - and she blends elements from these traditions when designing a treatment plan.

Salome holds ACA, a professional counseling credential, and tailors both dialogue and interventions to the specific goals and circumstances of the people she works with. She aims to support and empower clients through collaborative work that honors their strengths and fosters meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences dictate their actions. It uses values-based goals and practical exercises to build a life that feels meaningful even when stress or anxiety are present, and it can help with depression, anxiety, and motivation challenges.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early patterns of connection, helping clients understand how attachment styles influence current family dynamics, intimacy, and trust. This approach can be useful for family conflicts, attachment issues, and healing from relational trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often applied for anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and stress management, providing clear tools for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the process - Salome works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make this collaborative work accessible and flexible. These options allow clients to schedule care around other commitments, continue work during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still receiving support from licensed professionals.