Profile / Australia
Nikoo Arbabsiyar, ACA
Australia
ACA counsellor - Anxiety and stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness exercises
About Nikoo
Nikoo Arbabsiyar is an ACA counsellor with five years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She also focuses on post-traumatic stress, self-love and workplace issues. Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Nikoo uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her main approach. She blends CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness exercises and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy when useful. Her style is practical and structured - she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries new ways of responding.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and a master’s degree in general psychology, and she is currently a PhD student researching virtual reality for trauma recovery. That research influences how she keeps sessions informed by recent scientific findings and evidence-based methods.
In sessions she focuses on concrete steps: identifying patterns, practising small experiments, and building daily skills. Conversations are direct and work-focused, with techniques that people can use between meetings.
People who come for help with workplace stress or trauma can expect to work through specific triggers and coping strategies. For self-esteem and self-love concerns the focus is on changing self-talk and developing steadier habits. For life transitions she helps with planning practical next steps and emotional adjustments.
How CBT, ACT and EFT inform online sessions
CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Online sessions with this approach often involve tracking situations, testing new responses and practising short exercises between meetings to build new routines.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches how to notice painful thoughts without getting pulled into them and to act in line with personal values. In an online setting this can look like brief mindfulness practices and values-based planning you can use during the week.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognise and name strong emotions and how those emotions shape behaviour. Used alongside CBT or ACT, it can clarify emotional patterns that keep problems repeating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and personal preferences and together decide which method or combination fits best. That conversation is collaborative and practical, focused on what helps you manage day-to-day challenges.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time on workdays. Ask about which formats are offered when you book so you can pick the option that fits your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Persian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
Nikoo works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. She also addresses post-traumatic stress, self-love and workplace issues.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns, then tests small changes in thinking and action. Sessions include practical exercises to practise between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology and a master’s degree in general psychology and has five years of experience. She is currently completing PhD research on virtual reality and trauma recovery.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing details before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.