- Workplace wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical tools
About Nikoo
Nikoo Arbabsiyar is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She works with clients facing depression and life changes, and offers support for workplace issues and post-traumatic stress. Sessions are conversational and practical, aimed at small, real changes that make daily life easier.
Nikoo draws on five years of clinical work and formal study in psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Clinical Psychology and a Master of General Psychology, and is currently completing a PhD that investigates virtual reality for trauma recovery. This research keeps her practice informed by recent evidence and ideas.
In sessions she focuses on what matters to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for thinking and behaviour patterns, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) elements when emotions and attachment come into focus.
Nikoo combines practical tools with mindfulness and a strengths-based outlook. She helps people build clearer thinking habits, reduce reactivity, and strengthen self-compassion. Conversations are paced to the client and shaped around everyday priorities, such as work stress or big life decisions.
The working relationship is collaborative. Nikoo aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly and try new ways of coping. To start, she listens closely and then agrees on small, realistic steps toward the client’s goals.
How ACT, CBT and EFT can shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps that fit those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It suits people who want clearer direction alongside practical action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and uses targeted exercises to change unhelpful patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and how they affect relationships and self-understanding, helping people name and work through strong feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress and new priorities emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows practising skills between sessions in real-life settings like the workplace. Appropriately qualified therapists can tailor pace, homework and techniques so sessions suit each person’s day-to-day routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nikoo commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, and helps those facing life changes and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is down-to-earth and collaborative, using practical exercises, mindfulness and a strengths-focused tone to help people manage symptoms and make concrete changes.
What kind of experience does she have?
Nikoo has five years of clinical experience and combines that work with ongoing PhD research into virtual reality and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an ACA counsellor and works from Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.