Niveen Rajabdeen, ACA

Clinical counsellor for anxiety and relationships

Anxiety and stress support
Relationship and family work
Trauma informed approaches

About Niveen Rajabdeen

Niveen Rajabdeen is a clinical counsellor and psychotherapist based in Australia who brings 7 years of therapeutic experience to her work with individuals, couples and families. She supports people navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, grief and major life transitions, tailoring care to the particular challenges each person faces.

Her practice takes a warm, collaborative approach that draws on evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-focused work, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered principles and emotionally-focused techniques. Niveen helps clients develop greater insight, strengthen relationships, regulate their nervous system and build practical skills for coping and resilience.

Alongside psychotherapy, she integrates mindfulness and nervous system regulation practices when appropriate, and draws on complementary experience with yoga and meditation to support emotional and physical wellbeing. Niveen works with a wide range of concerns including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career and life-change stressors, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue and caregiving stress.

She holds an ACA credential, a professional counselling qualification, and offers a therapeutic space where people can feel heard, understood and empowered to make meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen'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) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Niveen Rajabdeen have?

Niveen Rajabdeen has 7 years of experience.

Is Niveen Rajabdeen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the ACA credential, a professional counselling qualification.

In which languages does Niveen Rajabdeen provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Niveen Rajabdeen located?

She is located in Australia.

How can I work with Niveen Rajabdeen as my therapist?

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

Does Niveen Rajabdeen work with international clients?

Niveen Rajabdeen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Niveen Rajabdeen 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. Just 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.

Evidence-informed approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward valued goals. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. This approach supports work on intimacy, relationship difficulties, family dynamics and issues related to abandonment or attachment wounds.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, stress, low mood and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Niveen works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress.

Online sessions can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or work and to maintain continuity of support during life changes or busy periods.

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