Maliheh Zare , ACA

Maliheh Zare is an experienced counselor based in Australia who holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and is a Level 3 registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), a professional body for counselors. With 18 years of practice, she supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, anger management, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting issues, and low self-esteem.

She also works with related concerns such as attachment issues, avoidant personality tendencies, body image and commitment struggles, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, substance use issues, family-of-origin dynamics, forgiveness, guilt and shame, immigration stress, infidelity, and loneliness. Maliheh draws on established therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation, combining methods that focus on thoughts and behaviors, emotional bonds, and acceptance-based strategies.

Maliheh practices with sensitivity and respect, shaping treatment plans around each client’s goals and life circumstances. She emphasizes collaborative dialogue and practical tools to help people cope with change, rebuild relationships, and restore a sense of balance. She is accepting new clients in Australia and offers support in English and Persian.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people learn to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps aligned with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where avoidance is limiting daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions - it can help with relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and healing from attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and build healthier habits; it is effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maliheh collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive timely support from wherever the client is located within Australia.