Farimah Berelian, PACFA

Farimah Berelian is a clinical psychotherapist and counsellor registered with PACFA, bringing professional training and empathetic care to her work. She holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy and has completed specialised training in trauma-sensitive practice, relationship therapy, and domestic violence response, equipping her to support people through complex life challenges.

Her background includes community mental health roles where she supported women experiencing domestic and family violence, people with disabilities, and members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Farimah offers a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore strengths, process difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful change. She adapts her approach to meet each person’s needs and preferences, drawing on evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed principles.

Farimah has provided counselling in both face-to-face and remote formats and has worked alongside multidisciplinary teams and community organisations to deliver coordinated care. Fluent in English and Persian, she aims to make therapy accessible and culturally responsive. Above all, Farimah is committed to walking alongside people as they navigate healing and growth with compassion and respect.

Trauma-Sensitive and Relationship-Focused Online Support

Farimah uses trauma-sensitive practice to help people process the impact of difficult experiences in ways that respect pacing and emotional safety. This approach emphasizes understanding how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and supports gradual, stabilising work to reduce distress and increase coping skills.

She also offers relationship-focused therapy that explores communication patterns, attachment dynamics, and ways to rebuild trust and connection. This modality is helpful for individuals navigating conflict, intimacy concerns, or the effects of relational trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Farimah works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and practical needs, and together they choose techniques and pacing that feel most helpful. The therapist will adjust the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support without travel, and they allow clients to use the format that best fits their daily life and current needs.