Shirin Rad
Australian counsellor using ACT and CBT, English and Persian
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About
Shirin Rad is a registered counsellor in Australia and a member of the Australian Counselling Association with 10 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and difficulties with concentration and memory. Her practice also includes focused work on ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, and migration-related adjustment and isolation.
Shirin has experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including migrants and Farsi-speaking individuals. Her approach is client centred and strengths based; she emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and works to identify and build on existing resources. Shirin is particularly attentive to the practical and emotional aspects of cultural transition.
In sessions she combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and address unhelpful thinking patterns. She aims to offer a respectful, steady therapeutic presence where people can explore their experiences and pursue their goals.
Shirin has experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including migrants and Farsi-speaking individuals. Her approach is client centred and strengths based; she emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and works to identify and build on existing resources. Shirin is particularly attentive to the practical and emotional aspects of cultural transition.
In sessions she combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients clarify values, develop coping skills, and address unhelpful thinking patterns. She aims to offer a respectful, steady therapeutic presence where people can explore their experiences and pursue their goals.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Persian
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Cancer, Divorce and separation, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Mood disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Traumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ACA, APS
- NPI Number:
- License: ACA, APS
Online counselling options and therapeutic approach
Shirin offers online counselling that uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a collaborative, client centred way. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to clarify what matters to them, notice difficult thoughts and feelings without judgment, and take actions aligned with personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and developing practical strategies to change unhelpful cycles.In a remote setting she works together with clients to choose which methods fit their goals and day to day life, combining values exploration, skill practice, and problem solving. Sessions are structured to be interactive and goal oriented while remaining flexible to individual needs.
Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These communication options allow clients to engage in therapy from their own locations and to select the format that best suits their routine and comfort.
How long has Shirin Rad been practising?
Shirin has 10 years of experience as a counsellor.
What credentials does she hold?
She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and lists ACA and APS as her credentials.
Which languages can Shirin use in sessions?
She offers counselling in English and Persian.
Where is she based?
Shirin is based in Australia.
How can people work with her online?
She provides sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to see Shirin?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin an online appointment?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.