- ACT and CBT
- Gottman informed
- Multilingual support
About Saima
Saima Durrani is an ACA counsellor based in Australia with three years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, parenting difficulties and anger. She also supports work on addictions, trauma and sleep problems. Saima speaks English, Punjabi, Pushto, Urdu and Hindko.
She starts by listening and treating each person as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on identifying what causes upset and finding practical ways to respond. That can mean learning new thinking skills, trying gradual behavioural changes, or practising short grounding and breathing exercises.
Saima draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with painful thoughts and avoidance. She also uses Client-Centred principles to keep conversations focused on the person’s priorities. For relationship concerns she integrates elements of the Gottman Method for clearer communication and problem solving.
Her approach to anger looks at the triggers and the patterns that follow - what happens before, during and after a flare-up. Work can include building tolerance for strong feelings, improving communication around conflict, and planning safer ways to express upset.
Sessions are pragmatic and paced to what a person can manage between meetings. Saima offers support for related issues like low self-esteem, career stress, codependency and compassion fatigue. She encourages simple, repeatable skills that people can use in day-to-day life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that match important values. It can help with anger that stems from rumination or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. That approach is often used for stress, anxiety and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Saima will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods according to a person’s goals and preferences. That means sessions are collaborative - you and the counsellor agree what to try and how to measure progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone choose audio-only or video if they prefer not to be on camera. Talk with Saima about practical arrangements so sessions suit daily life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Punjabi, Pushto, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges and anger, plus related areas such as addictions, trauma, sleep and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps identify patterns, and teaches skills from approaches such as ACT and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of counselling experience practising in Australia.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, Pushto and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.