Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti, ACA

Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is a qualified and experienced behavioural practitioner and counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). He offers steady, empathic support for people navigating difficult life moments and emotional pain. With a focus on creating a calm and respectful therapeutic space, he helps clients explore feelings like anger, grief, and trauma while working toward practical steps for healing and growth.

Peter aims to listen attentively and to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, helping them feel heard and gradually move forward. His approach centers on collaboration and clarity, guiding clients through challenges with compassion and professional care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small, committed actions that align with what matters, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and difficulties with mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the therapeutic relationship itself, offering empathetic listening and nonjudgmental support to help clients explore their experience and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This means adjusting techniques over time and inviting client feedback to shape the work together.

Online therapy with this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, allowing consistent care even when life feels busy or unpredictable.