Rana Salloum

Counsellor

I am a counsellor with 15+ years of experience working with multicultural populations. I have lived and worked in the USA, Lebanon and Australia.

I support at-risk youth, displaced families, and those seeking support for relationship challenges. I work with mood disorders and different types of trauma, which may arise from bullying and other various forms of violence.

I am fluent in Arabic and also offer therapy in Arabic. I speak some French.

Availability

Weekdays (online/Telehealth only)

Qualifications

Degree: MSc Professional Counselling, Georgia State University (USA)

Membership: Australian Counselling Association

Client Focus

Age: Children (10+), Teenagers, Preteen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Types of clients: Individuals, Couples, Family

Therapy Types

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Energy Psychology
Existential
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

In addition to the wide range of therapeutic techniques, I offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I am also an animal lover and believe in integrating animals into therapy, when appropriate, as this type of therapy can provide soothing, healing and comfort for individual clients.

Years of Experience

15+ years in counselling

Expertise and Interests

Areas of Specialty

Self Esteem
Racial Identity
Depression
Stress, Anxiety and Self Esteem
Relationships

Other areas of practice

Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Therapy with Rana

I offer a client-centred and multicultural approach in therapy. I emphasise accepting the uniqueness of each individual while also working with the intricate impact of culture on self- awareness, development and overall well-being.