Samita Rathor , PACFA

Samita Rathor brings a compassionate, practical approach to counselling, encouraging people to access the inner strength and resilience they already possess. She believes it takes courage to seek change and meets each person with respect, sensitivity and nonjudgmental listening. Her work is tailored to individual needs and life circumstances, blending emotional regulation, solution-focused techniques and gentle exploration so clients can process what matters most to them.

She works collaboratively with individuals, couples, young adults, families and professionals on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, depression, addictions, coping with life changes, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Samita also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and other complex, co-occurring challenges. She applies evidence-informed strategies alongside holistic practices that emphasize calming the mind.

Samita holds PACFA accreditation - a professional credential in Australia for counsellors and psychotherapists. She also has an MSc in Psychology with a counselling focus, an MA in Science of Living, Yoga and Meditation, a postgraduate diploma in counselling psychology and a BA in Psychology. She is an internationally certified Yoga Master with five advanced certifications and is certified in Clinical Hypnotherapy. With 15 years of experience, Samita has provided guidance to students, professionals, TEDx speakers and business leaders and serves as a crisis support specialist while volunteering with older adults and women in distress.

She combines clinical training, lived experience and mindfulness-based practices to help clients develop sustainable emotional health, and she invites prospective clients to discuss scheduling options if displayed times do not suit their needs.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility. It combines mindful awareness with committed action so clients can pursue meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - often useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current connections. By exploring attachment needs and communication patterns, this approach supports people working through relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues.

Client-Centered Therapy creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people feel heard and accepted while they explore emotions, strengthen self-direction and build coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samita works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques as the work evolves.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family and other commitments.