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Maliheh Zare, ACA

Compassionate support for relationships and wellbeing
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship and family care
  • English and Persian

About Maliheh Zare

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 recognised professional association for counsellors. With 18 years of clinical experience, she supports people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

Maliheh works with stress and anxiety, anger and depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and family problems, intimacy-related and relationship issues, and the emotional impacts of life changes. She also addresses attachment-related concerns, avoidant personality patterns, body image and self-esteem struggles, commitment and communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, immigration and family-of-origin issues, infidelity, isolation and compassion fatigue.

Her practice draws on established therapeutic approaches and is tailored to each person’s needs. Maliheh combines methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, selecting strategies that fit a client’s goals and situation. She approaches each relationship with sensitivity, respect and compassion, and creates a collaborative treatment plan designed to help clients move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Maliheh Zare have?

Maliheh Zare has 18 years of professional experience.

Is Maliheh Zare a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds credentials with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

In which languages does Maliheh Zare provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Persian.

Where is Maliheh Zare located?

She is located in Australia.

How can I work with Maliheh Zare as my therapist?

You can work with Maliheh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Maliheh Zare work with international clients?

No. Maliheh Zare does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Maliheh Zare cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while helping clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and bonding formed in relationships and can help with intimacy issues, relationship conflict, and family dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms such as depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and patterns that contribute to addiction.

Maliheh approaches the choice of method collaboratively - she will work with each person to determine which combination of techniques best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process and adjustments can be made as work progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family commitments, continue therapy during life transitions, and stay connected when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to be effective in remote formats while maintaining a focus on the client’s goals.

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