- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Parenting support
About Zohreh
Zohreh Safarnezhadi is an ACA counsellor in Australia with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for the patterns that keep recurring and helps people notice what they already do that works. Conversations aim to be practical and grounded, with steps to try between meetings.
Zohreh commonly uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also brings mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused approaches where they fit the situation. These methods are used to help people manage difficult thoughts, change unhelpful habits, and reduce the distress that comes from old family patterns.
People often come to her because childhood roles or family of origin issues continue to shape current relationships. She will talk through how those patterns turn up in everyday life and what might shift them. Sessions look at communication, boundaries, and problem-solving as well as emotional responses.
Practical matters are part of the work. Zohreh helps people set small, achievable goals and reviews progress together. She explains options clearly, checks what feels useful, and adjusts the focus as needed.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising simple steps to change them. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, and then collaborate on which methods to try. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a one-time decision. Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to continue work while balancing parenting, caregiving or work commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues.
What kind of therapeutic style does she use?
She uses practical conversations that identify patterns and steps to try between sessions, focusing on skills and reflection.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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