Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti

Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is an ACA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and depression. He offers a calm, listening presence and aims to make it easier to talk about painful things. People meet him for help with self‑esteem, overwhelm and relationship strain. Peter works in short, clear conversations that unpack what is happening now. He uses everyday language and practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions focus on small steps clients can try between meetings to reduce reactivity and feel more steady. He brings seven years of experience as a behavioural practitioner and counsellor. Peter draws on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person. That means the room can shift between talking through feelings, learning skills, or tracking unhelpful thinking patterns. Common focus areas include attachment and abandonment concerns, managing impulsivity, and support for people living with chronic pain or disability. He also supports people dealing with substance concerns, domestic violence impacts, and the stresses of caregiving. Peter offers sessions in English and Persian and works from Australia. He asks people to think about their practical goals - for example wanting fewer angry outbursts, calmer responses to stress, or clearer communication - and then tailors the work to those aims. To begin, people choose a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The initial meeting is used to set goals and decide which therapeutic methods will best fit the client's needs and rhythm of life.

Therapy approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people reduce struggling with difficult feelings and take steps that matter despite discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, using practical exercises to change how someone reacts to stress or anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps identify and work with underlying emotions that shape interactions, useful when anger or hurt come from attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Peter will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals, temperament and life demands. This is collaborative - clients help shape which techniques are tried and when to change direction.

The original biography does not list which online or in‑person formats are used, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time and choose quieter surroundings that suit them. Others prefer shorter check-ins or video conversations to practise skills between sessions. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT, CBT and EFT exercises to work well across different delivery styles, and Peter will help decide what suits a client's schedule and needs.