Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti, ACA
7 years in practice
Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem and depression.
License and registration
- ACA
- 25692 · expires October 2026
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English, Persian
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About Parsa
Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is an ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He listens without judgement and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Peter speaks English and Persian and works with adults in Australia.
Peter uses a calm, straightforward style. He creates space for people to tell their story and then helps them notice patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions often combine listening with simple skills to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping.
Background and approach
His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to attend to emotions and relationships, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. He also uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when they fit a person's goals. Peter has seven years of clinical experience and describes himself as practical and supportive.
He helps people facing a wide range of issues including attachment concerns, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, addiction, grief, guilt, shame and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat or text messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the platform process.
Peter focuses on steady progress and on building skills that make daily life easier.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Parsa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Parsa names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and how they shape relationships and self-understanding. Online sessions can use this approach to help people name difficult feelings, process painful moments and practise new ways of responding in real time. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values while accepting uncomfortable feelings. Online ACT work often includes short experiential exercises and homework tailored to daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will discuss different methods and together with the client decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities appear.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to give practical flexibility. Video lets people read facial cues and practise emotional work. Phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coping strategies or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing work, family and health demands.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Peter commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and depression, along with related issues such as attachment, chronic pain, addiction and grief.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Peter uses a calm, direct approach that combines listening with practical skills work. He focuses on emotions and everyday strategies people can use between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has seven years of clinical experience working as a behavioural practitioner and counsellor in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the Australian Counselling Association, listed as ACA, and provides services while based in Australia.
In which languages are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Which session formats are available online?
People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and the platform subscription model. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the platform process and therapist availability.
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