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Samita Rathor

Samita Rathor, PACFA

Therapist · Australia · 15+ years of experience

Calm-focused counselling for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Australia
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
PACFA
Languages
English
Registration (Australia)
PACFA · No. 32285

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical emotional tools
  • Mind-body practices

About Samita

Samita Rathor is a counsellor with 15 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships and life transitions. She works with adults, couples and professionals to build practical skills for everyday emotional challenges. Samita holds PACFA and draws on a mix of psychological and mind-body approaches in her work.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions aim to be collaborative and solution-oriented. She listens first, then helps people break problems into manageable steps and develop clearer ways to respond to difficult feelings.

Samita blends evidence-informed therapies with practices from yoga and hypnotherapy that she has studied. That combination supports emotional regulation, calmer thinking and better sleep for many people she works with. She emphasises small, consistent changes rather than quick fixes.

Clients come for help with issues such as depression, anger, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and abandonment concerns, and ageing and geriatric issues.

Samita has an MSc in Psychology and further postgraduate training in counselling and the science of living, yoga and meditation. She has provided guidance to students, professionals and leaders across different countries and mentors other health practitioners.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that suits them according to Samita'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

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take action aligned with their values. It can help when worry, avoidance or low mood are getting in the way of everyday life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioural changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues and anger by teaching practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samita will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will suggest which methods might suit best. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

The original biography does not specify which online session types are offered. Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. In general, online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people combine talk-based techniques with breathing, relaxation or mindfulness exercises drawn from her yoga-informed practice.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Samita commonly help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and anger concerns, plus issues like addictions, sleeping and eating problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is kind, collaborative and solution-oriented. She listens without judgement and works with clients to set realistic, step-by-step goals.

What background and experience does she bring?

Samita has 15 years of experience and has worked with students, professionals and leaders in different countries. She also mentors other health practitioners.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds PACFA and is based in Australia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

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

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled or what does therapy cost?

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

What is the first step to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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