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Saima Durrani, ACA

Multicultural counsellor for anxiety and relationships

  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Couples and family work
  • Speaks multiple languages

About Saima Durrani

Saima Durrani is a credentialed counsellor based in Australia who brings broad professional and multicultural experience to her work. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and couples issues, trauma, grief and loss, and the challenges that come with parenting, helping them navigate difficult transitions and find practical ways forward.

Saima believes that each person is the expert on their own life and that individuals carry strengths that can be used to overcome obstacles. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, combining attentive listening with evidence-informed strategies to guide clients through critical moments and toward meaningful change.

Fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, Hindko, and Panjabi, she offers culturally aware care across languages and backgrounds. Saima holds the ACA credential, indicating membership in a professional counselling association, and tailors therapeutic methods to suit each client's needs and circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger management

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. No additional license details were provided.

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, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.



One of the main advantages is flexibility - individuals can connect in the way that suits them best, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from different locations.



Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients are free to switch therapists if they feel another approach would be a better fit. For many people, remote therapy provides a practical, accessible way to engage in meaningful therapeutic work while balancing daily commitments.

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