Salome Mbenjele, ACA
Salome Mbenjele - Experienced Australian therapist for stress and trauma
- 20 years experience
- Warm interactive style
- Speaks English Ndebele Shona
About Salome Mbenjele
Salome Mbenjele is a credentialed Australian therapist with more than 20 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and depression. She aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment, and she encourages clients who are ready to take the first steps toward a more fulfilling life.
Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She rejects stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person as an individual with unique strengths and challenges. Salome combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet specific needs and goals.
She holds the ACA credential, which reflects recognized professional training and membership in a counseling association. Throughout the work she emphasizes partnership and empowerment, offering steady support as clients explore change and build confidence. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin that process.
Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She rejects stigmatizing labels and focuses on each person as an individual with unique strengths and challenges. Salome combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive approaches, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to meet specific needs and goals.
She holds the ACA credential, which reflects recognized professional training and membership in a counseling association. Throughout the work she emphasizes partnership and empowerment, offering steady support as clients explore change and build confidence. She looks forward to working with clients who are ready to begin that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Salome Mbenjele have?
Salome Mbenjele has 20 years of professional experience.
Is Salome Mbenjele a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential and is credentialed in Australia.
In which languages does Salome Mbenjele provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, South Ndebele, North Ndebele, and Shona.
Where is Salome Mbenjele located?
Salome Mbenjele is located in Australia.
How can I work with Salome Mbenjele as my therapist?
Clients can work with Salome Mbenjele through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Salome Mbenjele work with international clients?
No. Salome Mbenjele does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Salome Mbenjele 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and taking committed action toward a more meaningful life - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and low motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns formed in early life and how they affect current family dynamics and connections, making it useful for family issues, attachment concerns, and trauma-related patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to change them, commonly used for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. As a licensed professional, Salome works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for scheduling and allow people to access therapy from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into busy lives while working with experienced therapists and licensed professionals.