Samita Rathor, PACFA
Compassionate counsellor for stress and relationships
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and couples work
- Mindfulness and ACT therapy
About Samita Rathor
Samita Rathor brings 15 years of counselling experience to her practice in Australia. She works from the conviction that people have the inner strength and resilience to grow and heal, and she encourages clients to take the first courageous steps toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Samita believes that one approach does not fit all - each person is unique, and she provides respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
She listens without judgment and collaborates with clients to help them process thoughts and emotions. Her style is kind, genuine, and solution-oriented, and she works with individuals, couples, young adults, families, and people facing relationship and infidelity concerns. Samita aims to strengthen emotional health through counselling and practical mind support.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also works with a broad range of additional issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, personality and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer-related matters, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and related challenges.
Samita integrates a wide array of therapeutic approaches to match each client’s needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential and Jungian perspectives, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.
Her academic and professional training includes an MSc in Psychology with specialization in Counselling, an MA in Science of Living, Yoga and Meditation, a postgraduate diploma in counselling psychology, and a BA in Psychology. She is an internationally certified Yoga Master with five advanced certifications and focused study of the mental aspects of yoga under international teachers, and she holds a certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Samita also holds the PACFA credential - PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Samita has worked extensively providing mental health guidance to people globally and has mentored physiotherapists, psychologists, and senior yoga teachers. Her experience includes counselling students, professionals, TEDx speakers, and business leaders. She also serves as a crisis support specialist for an organisation, volunteers with older adults and women in distress, and mentors young adults. She brings lived experience, knowledge, and evidence-informed emotional regulation strategies to her work to support longer-term wellbeing.
Samita offers sessions in English and conducts counselling via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She accepts clients in Australia and does not currently work with international clients. If suitable appointment times are not visible, she invites prospective clients to reach out to discuss options outside of her displayed availability.
She listens without judgment and collaborates with clients to help them process thoughts and emotions. Her style is kind, genuine, and solution-oriented, and she works with individuals, couples, young adults, families, and people facing relationship and infidelity concerns. Samita aims to strengthen emotional health through counselling and practical mind support.
Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, LGBT concerns, eating and sleeping issues, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also works with a broad range of additional issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, personality and attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer-related matters, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and related challenges.
Samita integrates a wide array of therapeutic approaches to match each client’s needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential and Jungian perspectives, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy.
Her academic and professional training includes an MSc in Psychology with specialization in Counselling, an MA in Science of Living, Yoga and Meditation, a postgraduate diploma in counselling psychology, and a BA in Psychology. She is an internationally certified Yoga Master with five advanced certifications and focused study of the mental aspects of yoga under international teachers, and she holds a certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy. Samita also holds the PACFA credential - PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Samita has worked extensively providing mental health guidance to people globally and has mentored physiotherapists, psychologists, and senior yoga teachers. Her experience includes counselling students, professionals, TEDx speakers, and business leaders. She also serves as a crisis support specialist for an organisation, volunteers with older adults and women in distress, and mentors young adults. She brings lived experience, knowledge, and evidence-informed emotional regulation strategies to her work to support longer-term wellbeing.
Samita offers sessions in English and conducts counselling via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She accepts clients in Australia and does not currently work with international clients. If suitable appointment times are not visible, she invites prospective clients to reach out to discuss options outside of her displayed availability.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samita Rathor have?
Samita Rathor has 15 years of experience.
Is Samita Rathor a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds PACFA, which refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
In which languages does Samita Rathor provide therapy?
Samita provides therapy in English.
Where is Samita Rathor located?
Samita is located in Australia.
How can I work with Samita Rathor as my therapist?
You can work with Samita Rathor through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samita Rathor work with international clients?
Samita Rathor does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samita Rathor 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.
Could Remote Therapy Be the Right Choice for You?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can help them move forward. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, many people find online therapy to be a helpful and accessible way to receive support.One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from home.
Sessions are delivered by licensed professionals and therapists who use established therapeutic approaches. If a different match is needed, clients are typically able to switch practitioners to find the right fit for their needs.