- Acceptance and commitment
- Attachment focused work
- Practical wellbeing tools
About Niveen
Niveen Rajabdeen is a clinical counsellor who blends psychotherapy and practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship strain. She uses a straightforward, collaborative style and aims to make sessions feel calm and productive. Niveen holds ACA as a credential and brings seven years of documented experience to her contemporary practice in Australia.
She helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, workplace stress, grief and life transitions. Niveen also supports people facing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, addiction, compassion fatigue and ADHD related challenges.
Niveen draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts and behaviour. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform her work with relationship and intimacy issues.
Mindfulness and nervous-system regulation are woven into sessions when helpful. That might look like breath-based grounding, slow-paced check-ins, or guided attention practices to reduce overwhelm. She also brings knowledge from yoga, meditation and Ayurveda to support overall wellbeing when appropriate.
Niveen describes her style as warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings alongside reflection about patterns and relationships. To start, people complete a short questionnaire so matches can be made and scheduling arranged according to availability.
She helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. Common concerns she addresses include anxiety, depression, workplace stress, grief and life transitions. Niveen also supports people facing trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, addiction, compassion fatigue and ADHD related challenges.
Niveen draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts and behaviour. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform her work with relationship and intimacy issues.
Mindfulness and nervous-system regulation are woven into sessions when helpful. That might look like breath-based grounding, slow-paced check-ins, or guided attention practices to reduce overwhelm. She also brings knowledge from yoga, meditation and Ayurveda to support overall wellbeing when appropriate.
Niveen describes her style as warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings alongside reflection about patterns and relationships. To start, people complete a short questionnaire so matches can be made and scheduling arranged according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
ACA · Australia, ACA · Australia, ACA · Australia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by focusing on what matters rather than getting stuck on thoughts.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It offers practical tools to test unhelpful beliefs, build new routines and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression through small, structured steps.
Attachment-Based Therapy addresses patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current connections. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, trust, communication problems and relationship repair work.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor works collaboratively to identify which methods match a person’s goals and preferences. That discussion guides how techniques such as ACT, CBT or attachment-focused work are tailored for each situation.
The biography does not state which online session types are offered, so please confirm the current formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow follow-up conversations between sessions. It can also allow quieter check-ins that require less bandwidth or shorter phone-style appointments for quick support.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Areas commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and addictions, plus related issues such as self-esteem and career changes.
What is the main therapeutic style in sessions?
The approach is warm and collaborative, combining evidence-informed therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural techniques with attachment-focused work.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has seven years of documented experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credential listed is ACA and practice is based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the counsellor's availability.