Nikoo Arbabsiyar, ACA

Nikoo Arbabsiyar is a registered counsellor at Level 4 with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), bringing over five years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, trauma, and a variety of life challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s degree in General Psychology, and she is currently a PhD student researching how virtual reality technology can support recovery after severe psychological trauma. This academic focus informs a practice that emphasizes evidence-based methods and current scientific findings.

Nikoo’s primary clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she combines this with mindfulness exercises, a strengths-based stance, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused techniques when appropriate. She tailors each session to the individual, recognizing that every person has a unique story and set of needs. Her work addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on post-traumatic stress, self-love, and workplace issues.

Practicing in Australia and offering therapy in English and Persian, Nikoo aims to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their concerns with empathy and focused attention. She supports clients as they develop greater self-understanding, build inner calm, and create practical, positive changes in their daily lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Nikoo Arbabsiyar

Nikoo frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on building psychological flexibility by clarifying values and developing mindful, value-driven action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is also part of her skill set and can help people better understand and process emotions to improve relationship patterns and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nikoo works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling more flexible and to increase access for people with busy lives or mobility limits. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, goal-focused care while fitting therapy into daily routines and different time zones where applicable.