Saima Durrani, ACA
Collaborative counsellor for multicultural clients
- Multicultural experience
- Collaborative approach
- Fluent in multiple languages
About Saima Durrani
Saima Durrani is a credentialed counsellor based in Australia who brings a broad multicultural perspective to her clinical work. She supports people managing stress and anxiety, couples and relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. With practical experience working across diverse communities, she emphasizes the strengths each person already has and helps them draw on those resources to move through difficult moments.
Saima approaches therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to identify goals and find workable paths forward during pivotal times. She offers attentive, empathetic listening and practical guidance tailored to each person’s circumstances. Saima holds ACA credentials - membership in the Australian Counselling Association - which reflects her professional training and commitment to ongoing practice standards.
Fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, Hindko, and Panjabi, she is able to work with clients from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Her style centers on respect for each client’s story, an emphasis on collaboration, and steady support through change and recovery.
Saima approaches therapy as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to identify goals and find workable paths forward during pivotal times. She offers attentive, empathetic listening and practical guidance tailored to each person’s circumstances. Saima holds ACA credentials - membership in the Australian Counselling Association - which reflects her professional training and commitment to ongoing practice standards.
Fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, Hindko, and Panjabi, she is able to work with clients from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Her style centers on respect for each client’s story, an emphasis on collaboration, and steady support through change and recovery.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Saima Durrani have?
Saima Durrani has 3 years of experience.
Is Saima Durrani a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential.
In which languages does Saima Durrani provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, Punjabi, Pushto, and Urdu.
Where is Saima Durrani located?
Saima Durrani is located in Australia.
How can I work with Saima Durrani as my therapist?
You can work with Saima Durrani through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Saima Durrani work with international clients?
Saima Durrani does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Saima Durrani cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care and connection
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often used for stress, anxiety, grief, and adjusting to life changes because it focuses on living in line with what matters most.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead. This approach supports self-exploration, confidence building, and healing from relationship or identity wounds.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to shift them. It can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing everyday challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Saima will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions to what feels most helpful.
Online therapy with Saima is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations, maintain continuity through life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the client.