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Zohreh Safarnezhadi

Therapist or counsellor · Australia

Zohreh Safarnezhadi

ACA

ACA counsellor - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
5 years
Based in
Australia
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Persian
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Trauma-focused work

About Zohreh

Zohreh Safarnezhadi is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years of professional experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting questions. Zohreh speaks English and Persian. She notes that clients are the experts in their own stories and that she draws on their strengths during sessions.

Her practical focus is on helping people take steady steps when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. Sessions often involve talking through what has become unmanageable, spotting patterns that keep problems repeating, and practising small changes that make daily life easier. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide that work.

Zohreh also brings Mindfulness Therapy into sessions to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting carried away by them. For people affected by trauma and abuse she uses Trauma-Focused Therapy methods to address distressing memories and related difficulties. These approaches are described and used as needed rather than promised in every meeting.

Her style is collaborative and direct. She helps set clear goals and checks in on progress. Practical exercises and real-life tasks are commonly part of sessions, so people can try things between meetings and see what fits.

To begin, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be cancelled at any time and fees vary by location.

Registration on record

ACA
Australia · 81739

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessHoardingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

ACA · Australia

Languages

English, Persian

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and practise actions that reflect those values. It focuses on making space for difficult thoughts while committing to small value-driven steps that reduce feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events through careful processing and coping skills to reduce the intensity of distressing memories.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with clients and choose methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as the work progresses.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or camera-off conversations if that feels better. Ask about session length, scheduling and any practical arrangements when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include ageing, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, separation and related family issues.

How does she approach someone feeling stuck?

Her approach combines practical talking, behaviour-focused strategies and mindfulness. She uses methods such as ACT and CBT to help people notice patterns and try small, manageable changes.

What is her background and experience?

She has five years of professional work experience in Australia supporting people with the concerns listed on her profile. She works from the view that clients are experts in their own stories.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as ACA and practises in Australia. The profile uses ACA to describe her credential.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Can she work with people outside Australia?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within Australia.

How do payments and costs work?

Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.

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