Counselling in West Melbourne, VIC
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Zeynep Demirok
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Greenvale, VIC 3059
I am a PACFA registered Certified Practicing Counsellor. I have over 2+ years working in the Mental Health and Disability field as an NDIS Support Worker. I have been blessed to work with a diverse range of clients from all ages, genders and backgrounds. My experience has given me great insight into the uniqueness that encompasses each individual through different cultures, personalities, beliefs and more.
I am a PACFA registered Certified Practicing Counsellor. I have over 2+ years working in the Mental Health and Disability field as an NDIS Support Worker. I have been blessed to work with a diverse range of clients from all ages, genders and backgrounds. My experience has given me great insight into the uniqueness that encompasses each individual through different cultures, personalities, beliefs and more.
Zubia Jawed
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I am a registered Mental Health Counsellor. I have helped many clients feel validated and normalised in what they experience in life. I specialise in providing culturally sensitive therapy, addressing variety of topics including identity, belonging, gender roles, women’s issues, managing societal, community and family expectations, discrimination, racism, and issues around migrants and refugees. I feel utmost contentment when I know I have made an individual feel worthy, validated, understood, and hopeful. Through incorporating our cultural roots in sessions, we can truly feel empowered and seen.
I am a registered Mental Health Counsellor. I have helped many clients feel validated and normalised in what they experience in life. I specialise in providing culturally sensitive therapy, addressing variety of topics including identity, belonging, gender roles, women’s issues, managing societal, community and family expectations, discrimination, racism, and issues around migrants and refugees. I feel utmost contentment when I know I have made an individual feel worthy, validated, understood, and hopeful. Through incorporating our cultural roots in sessions, we can truly feel empowered and seen.
Susmita Anis
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
I am a strength-based, person-centred counsellor who facilitates individuals’ wellbeing through a holistic approach by liaising with external stakeholders as needed. I am also experienced in responding to critical incidents that pose risk to any individual. I enjoy working with culturally diverse individuals from different ethnical backgrounds regardless of their age or sex. I am very enthusiastic about making valuable contributions to the community to enable individuals confident enough to live more potential and happier lives.
I am a strength-based, person-centred counsellor who facilitates individuals’ wellbeing through a holistic approach by liaising with external stakeholders as needed. I am also experienced in responding to critical incidents that pose risk to any individual. I enjoy working with culturally diverse individuals from different ethnical backgrounds regardless of their age or sex. I am very enthusiastic about making valuable contributions to the community to enable individuals confident enough to live more potential and happier lives.
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Muslim Counsellors
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
A culturally sensitive therapist will be respectful of faith, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disabilities, or anything that is relevant to an individual’s reasons for seeking therapy. This mental health practitioner will therefore be able to recognize the role of faith in a client’s life, and they can appreciate the cultural values and beliefs of others. Cultural sensitivity on the part of the therapist may enhance the possibility of a strong therapeutic bond, even if the clinician does not have an extensive understanding of a client’s background before therapy begins.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience with Muslim clients?
It is best to ask directly whether a therapist has worked with Muslim clients, and if so, the extent to which cultural or religious principles factored into their work together. You can also ask whether a therapist who is familiar with Islamic practices, values, and beliefs incorporates them into their professional work, and if so, how. If the therapist does not have a sufficient knowledge base, they may well know and can refer you to someone who has such experience.
What if the therapist does not have my exact background?
It is not necessary for a therapist to share one’s exact religious background for therapy to be successful. A qualified and culturally sensitive therapist will appreciate diversity within the Muslim community as well as diversity overall, and will have a sense of how religious and cultural issues can contribute to mental health. In addition, a good therapist would be willing to learn from their clients.
How do I recognise an effective Muslim therapist?
Like all therapists, a Muslim therapist who is effective will have the requisite training and expertise in evidence-based techniques, as well as the ability to connect with you on a personal level. An effective Muslim therapist may also demonstrate a clear understanding of your cultural background and faith. A therapist with such cultural sensitivity will set the stage for a strong therapeutic alliance.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of the Muslim faith?
The directory of Muslim therapists includes mental health providers who have shared their cultural background in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist with a similar background. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. When the number of therapists identified as Muslim is limited, the directory will also show therapists with extensive experience working with clients from relevant backgrounds.