Farimah Berelian, PACFA

Farimah Berelian is a Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with PACFA, the professional association for psychotherapy and counselling in Australia. She holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a postgraduate qualification that underpins her clinical practice and informed approach.

Her background includes work in community mental health environments, where she has supported women affected by domestic and family violence, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Farimah integrates trauma-sensitive methods and relationship-focused strategies, drawing on specialised training in trauma-sensitive practice, relationship therapy, and domestic violence response to shape tailored care.

She offers a warm, non-judgmental space for people to explore their concerns and resources, adapting interventions to each person’s needs. Her practice addresses a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns, with additional focus on attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, financial worries, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues.

Farimah has experience delivering counselling both face-to-face and remotely, and she has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and community organisations. She communicates fluently in English and Persian, supporting inclusive and responsive engagement for people who prefer bilingual care. Above all, Farimah is committed to accompanying people through change and healing with professional expertise and compassionate support.