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Saijel Dheda

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am a Registered Counselling Therapist, I have experience working with families, teenagers, individuals and couples, I have worked predominantly with families and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds across New Zealand and Australia.

I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling from the University of Auckland, with training in trauma-informed practice, family therapy, and cross-cultural counselling. My clinical work centres around identity, migration, colonisation, and intergenerational trauma.

I have experience with Parenting, Domestic Violence, Anxiety, LGBTQ, adolescence, children and couples, Depression, Low Self esteem, Women’s issues, Complex childhood trauma.

My past clients have commented on my ability to build rapport, be relatable and that I have genuine empathy for them and their circumstances. I have always been reliable and present for them as clients, providing them with the support they are seeking allowing them to feel comfortable in a non judgemental space.

Years Experience: 5
Location: Australia, Australia
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: ACA #82282 exp 2026-06-30
List of Specialties: Family, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Saijel Dheda

Trauma-informed family and relationship therapist
  • Family and parenting support
  • Cross-cultural counselling
  • Female therapist of color

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About

Saijel Dheda is a Registered Counselling Therapist with five years of clinical experience working with families, teenagers, individuals and couples across New Zealand and Australia.

She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling from the University of Auckland and has received training in trauma-informed practice, family therapy and cross-cultural counselling.

Her clinical work centres on issues of identity, migration, colonisation and intergenerational trauma. She has experience supporting people with parenting concerns, domestic violence, anxiety, LGBTQ matters, adolescence, children and couples, depression, low self-esteem, women’s issues and complex childhood trauma.

Past clients have commented on her ability to build rapport, be relatable and show genuine empathy. She aims to be reliable and present, offering support that helps people feel comfortable in a non-judgemental space. She practices as a female, non-religious therapist of color and brings a liberal perspective to her work.

Location: Australia, Australia
Years Experience: 5
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: Yes
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

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  • NPI Number:
  • License: ACA #82282 exp 2026-06-30

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How much experience does Saijel Dheda have?

Saijel Dheda has five years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Saijel Dheda provide therapy?

Saijel Dheda provides therapy in English.

Where is Saijel Dheda located?

Saijel Dheda is located in Australia.

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You can work with Saijel Dheda via Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

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