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Samita Rathor

Samita Rathor, PACFA

Therapist · Australia · 15+ years of experience

Mindful, evidence-informed counselling for midlife concerns

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  • Practical emotional tools
  • Mind-based calming
  • Collaborative sessions

About Samita

Samita Rathor is a counsellor with 15 years' experience helping people navigate hard life moments. She welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships, anger and depression. Samita also supports people facing addictions, sleep or eating problems, ADHD and the practical strain that comes with life change. Samita meets people with respect and sensitivity. She listens without judgement and works collaboratively to help clients understand what’s happening for them. Her style is kind, direct and solution-focused; sessions aim to make everyday coping easier. Her background includes an MSc in Psychology with a specialisation in counselling and a Master of Arts in Science of Living, Yoga and Meditation, alongside a postgraduate diploma in counselling psychology and a BA in Psychology. She is PACFA credentialed and has studied clinical hypnotherapy and advanced yoga approaches that inform her work with calming and emotional regulation. Over two decades she has provided mental health guidance to students, professionals, TEDx speakers and business leaders, and she has mentored physiotherapists, psychologists and senior yoga teachers. She also volunteers with older people and women in distress and works as a crisis support specialist. Samita often combines evidence-informed psychological approaches with mindfulness and mind-centred practices to help people manage emotions and build sustainable wellbeing. People interested in coaching-style support for career or life transitions will find a practical focus in sessions. To begin, the site matching process helps connect you and lets you schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTEating disordersSleeping disordersCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Australia

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It often helps with anxiety, depression and navigating big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns and supports people working through trust, closeness and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and personal style. That choice can shift over time as issues change and progress is made.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to use mindfulness exercises, behavioural tasks and skills coaching between meetings, which supports ongoing practice in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger and depression. Additional areas include addictions, ADHD, sleeping and eating concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Her approach is kind, solution-focused and collaborative. Sessions combine practical strategies with mind-based calming and emotional regulation work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience providing mental health guidance and mentoring clinicians and teachers. Her work spans students, professionals and leaders.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds PACFA credentialing and is based in Australia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or face-to-face appointments are offered.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions operate on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with this counsellor?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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