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Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti

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Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti

Australia

Practical counselling for stress and trauma

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and anger
  • English and Persian

About Parsa

Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is an ACA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, anger and low self-esteem. He offers a calm, listening presence so people can talk about painful experiences and figure out next steps. Peter aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for everyday life.

He draws on several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. Expect a mix of learning skills, noticing thought patterns and exploring emotions. Sessions include simple exercises to try between meetings and direct conversation during appointments.

Peter has worked in the field for seven years. That time includes supporting people with grief, relationship wounds, substance issues and long-term health challenges. He also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver strain and first responder issues.

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy, chosen to fit a person’s goals. Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Peter works from Australia and does not take international clients. If you are ready to start, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that matter to you. It helps with stress, persistent anxiety and feelings of emptiness by building values-based habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches clear techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression and anger. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding emotions and improving how you relate to yourself and others, which can help with attachment hurt and relationship-related pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, EFT or a combination fits best, and they adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

The biography does not list session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use audio-only sessions if video feels difficult or lower bandwidth is an issue. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the therapeutic aims.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English, Persian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues and chronic illness.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational, with simple exercises and skills to try between meetings. The focus is on clear steps you can use in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of clinical experience working in counselling and behavioural practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and works from Australia.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Persian.

Can international clients book sessions?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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