Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti, ACA
Calm, practical counselling focused on personal narratives
Details
| Name | Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti |
|---|---|
| Credentials | ACA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | ACA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Persian |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Parsa
Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is an ACA counsellor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger and low mood. He offers a calm listening space where a person can talk about what hurts and start to find clearer ways forward. Peter keeps things practical in sessions.
He listens for the stories people tell about themselves and the patterns that keep causing pain. From there he works with clients to name those patterns and try different ways of responding that fit their life better.
Background and approach
His approach draws on Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred care. That means Peter attends to the meanings behind people’s experiences while also helping them try actions that match their values. He uses straightforward exercises and thoughtful conversation rather than jargon-filled explanations.
Over seven years of practice, Peter has supported people facing a wide range of concerns. These include attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and difficulties linked to addiction and domestic violence. He also works with issues like guilt, shame, impulsivity and emptiness.
Sessions are delivered in English and Persian and are suited to people who want paced, collaborative work. Peter aims to help each person feel more able to manage emotions, make sense of past hurts, and take small, manageable steps toward change.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Parsa works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Parsa among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Parsa directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Parsa directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narratives and ACT work in online sessions
Parsa blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from a problem so they can see other possibilities. This can help with issues like shame, guilt, emptiness or repeating relationship patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, asks people to clarify what matters to them and to practise small actions that match those values. It includes simple exercises for handling difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to push them away, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and chronic stress.
Finding the right mix is collaborative. Peter will discuss your concerns, preferences and goals and suggest approaches that feel workable. He adapts techniques and pace so clients can try ideas between sessions and review how they land.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging work for brief check-ins, written reflection and step-by-step practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines while keeping the work focused and practical.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Peter support?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction and communication problems.
What is Peter's therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens for the stories people tell and works with them to try new responses and skills that suit their life.
How much experience does he have?
Peter has seven years of clinical experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He is listed with the Australian Counselling Association, shown as ACA, and practises from Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
What session formats are available online?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Peter?
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