Samita Rathor
Languages Spoken - English, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and Urdu
Samita is a dedicated mental health professional committed to guiding individuals, couples and families towards a more fulfilling and balanced life. Blending over more than two decades of experience in the felid of counselling, with extensive training in Eastern and Western methodologies, she offers a warm, empathetic, compassionate, and holistic approach to helping her clients work through difficulties and achieve personal growth.
Meet Samita
Samita (she/her) is a contemporary, wisdom-focused counsellor who enjoys working with individuals, couples and families across all areas including mental health concerns, relationship challenges, intimacy, communication, comprehension, intuition, conflict management, and life challenges.
Samita is committed to understanding and addressing your unique needs with sincerity, empathy, compassion and respect. She believes in creating a safe space where you can explore your concerns and make practical and positive changes. Samita draws from a range of therapeutic techniques, and takes an eclectic wisdom based integrated approach, including Strength Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Person-Centered Therapy, tailoring her methods to best support your individual journey. Her aim is to create a safe space for you to express your concerns and work collaboratively, offering holistic guidance to uncover your strengths and find solutions together.
With a strong foundation in specialised academic qualifications, she combines scientific insight with wisdom to help you navigate your life's challenges effectively. Her approach offers a holistic perspective on mental and emotional well-being. Samita’s unique blend of traditional and contemporary methods can support you in overcoming obstacles and achieving a balanced, fulfilled life.
Areas of Interest
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Relationship and Couples Counselling
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Individual Counselling
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Family Therapy
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Adolescent Counselling
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Grief Counselling
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Domestic and Family Violence Counselling
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Working with the LGBTQIA+ community
Therapy Approaches
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Strength Based Therapy
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
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Existential Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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Person Centred Therapy (Rogerian)
Samita tailors her approach to meet your unique goals and needs.
Specialised Training
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MSc. Psychology (Specialization Counselling). Distinction.
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M.A. Yoga, Science of Living and Meditation.
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Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology.
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B.A. Psychology, English and Journalism
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Yogic Vedic Studies
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Certificated Clinical Hypnotherapist with the late Dr Sunny Satin.
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Emotional Freedom Techniques for Trauma with Khadine Aharon
Professional Memberships
Samita holds professional membership with the ACA (Australian Counselling Association)
