Saima Durrani , ACA

Saima Durrani is a credentialed counsellor based in Australia who brings three years of professional, multicultural experience to her practice. She holds ACA, a professional counselling credential, and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. Saima approaches each person with respect for their lived experience, viewing clients as the experts of their own stories and building on existing strengths to navigate difficult moments. She combines evidence-informed techniques with empathic listening to help clients explore patterns, set goals, and develop practical strategies for change.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including anger, addictions, family and attachment issues, body image and eating-related challenges, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Saima also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, communication and commitment problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and related relational stresses. Fluent in English, Punjabi, Pushto, and Urdu, she offers culturally aware care and collaborates with clients to tailor an approach that suits their needs and preferences.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Saima integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take values-driven action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering structured strategies to address unhelpful thinking patterns and practical skills for managing symptoms such as worry or sleep disruption. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance, creating space for clients to explore their own insight and build self-directed change; this approach is often helpful for relationship, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of Saima's process. She works with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods as needed to find the best fit. Online therapy with Saima offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent support around busy schedules, family responsibilities, or when in-person visits are not practical. The online format allows therapists and clients to maintain momentum and adapt therapy to changing needs.