Saima Durrani

Saima Durrani is an ACA counsellor who centres collaboration and practical support in therapy. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and parenting challenges. Saima also offers help for anger, addiction, trauma, sleep and self-esteem concerns using clear, compassionate conversation.

Saima begins by listening to each person’s story and strengths. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and works together with them to set realistic goals. Sessions aim to identify manageable steps and skills that fit day-to-day life, not just ideas on paper.

Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work. That means sessions mix practical tools, guided reflection and skills practice to reduce distress and build coping strategies.

She has three years of professional experience in Australia and brings a multicultural perspective to her work. Saima speaks English, Punjabi, Pushto and Urdu, and uses language skills to help people explain experiences more clearly.

People who choose Saima can expect a straightforward, respectful style. She supports people through changes like separation, career shifts, parenting pressures and recovery from abuse. The focus is on making progress that feels realistic and sustainable.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Saima uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people take practical steps in daily life. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while still taking action that matters. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and builds concrete skills to change behaviours and reduce anxiety.

She also brings a client-centred stance that prioritises listening and adapting to each person's needs. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process and Saima will work with clients to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel. It can also make it simpler to use behavioural experiments and homework between sessions, so practical skills are easier to try out in everyday life.