Niveen Rajabdeen, ACA

Niveen Rajabdeen is a dedicated therapist based in Australia who specialises in a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. With seven years of professional experience, she works with individuals, couples and families to navigate challenging moments and build more resilient patterns of thinking and relating.

Niveen draws on evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Her practice emphasises collaboration and practical strategies that support clearer communication, improved emotional regulation and stronger connections within relationships.

She holds the credential ACA and offers services in English. Niveen aims to create a respectful, approachable space where people can explore difficult experiences, develop coping skills and work towards meaningful change. For those seeking support with issues ranging from trauma and grief to workplace stress and relationship conflict, she provides thoughtful, goal-oriented therapy shaped around each client’s priorities.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make clearer choices based on their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, avoidance and situations where living more in line with personal priorities is the goal.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behaviour that contribute to distress and developing practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, workplace stress and mood regulation.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape how people relate, communicate and respond to stress. It can support work on relationship difficulties, intimacy issues and family dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and the therapist will work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative approach means treatment can be adapted as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making sessions accessible via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations within Australia and choose the communication method that feels most comfortable, while working with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists.