Shaista Waqar
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (02) 5944 5752
Available both in-person and online
Cook, ACT 2614
Big life changes can leave you feeling all kinds of lost—like you’re not quite sure who you are anymore or how to fit in. Maybe past experiences keep showing up uninvited. Maybe your relationships feel distant, or you’re stuck between cultures, trying to hold on to who you are while adapting to something new. If this sounds familiar, I see you—and I’m here for you. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, especially migrants navigating identity and belonging. I offer a warm, safe space to talk things through, get unstuck, and start healing.
I don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all answers. I believe in honest conversations, real connection, and helping you tap back into your strength—on your terms, at your pace. Together, we’ll explore your story, untangle what’s been weighing you down, and build tools that genuinely help in the life you’re living right now.
Therapy works best when you feel seen and understood. To help you get a sense of who I am and how I work, I offer a free, no-pressure 10-minute phone chat—just a friendly way to see if we’re a good fit. Feel free to reach out anytime by phone or email. I’d truly love to hear your story.
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Let's Connect (02) 5944 5752
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer Shaista Waqar
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Shaista Waqar
- In Practice for 26 years
- Counselling, Graaduate Diploma, Graduated 2020
- Degree/Diploma from University of Canberra in Counselling (Grad Dip) Graduate Diploma / 2020
- Degree/Diploma from Quaid-i-Azam University in PhD Psychology / 2015
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Shaista Waqar
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (02) 5944 5752
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Marital and Premarital
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Grief and loss
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mutlicultural Issues
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Hindi ,
Punjabi ,
Urdu
Religion
Muslim
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centred
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Shaista Waqar
Counsellor, PhD, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (02) 5944 5752