Rana Merhi
Ms Rana Merhi
Phone
Mobile
0414285801
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Master of Counselling Master of Arts (Psychology)
Registration Number
26035
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling


Accredited Supervisor
Accredited PACFA Registrant
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Hello,
I am a trauma-informed integrative cis female therapist. In my practice, I have worked with people who suffer from complex trauma as well as with people experiencing diverse symptoms such as anxiety, emotion regulation difficulties, and dissociation. Using trauma-informed practice, I focus on supporting a person in finding a felt sense of safety in their life, I aim at building a trusting and collaborative relationship with the person where they will be regarded as the expert in their life, and I support a person in exploring their choices. The aim of trauma-informed practice is to foster a felt sense of respect and empowerment. An integrative approach to therapy allows me to combine different psychological theories and skills from different therapeutic approaches to best fit the person's therapeutic goals.
My main interests lie in trauma-focused therapy. I have mostly worked in the fields of sexual violence and domestic violence. Within my practice, I integrate trauma-focused, strengths-based, humanistic and attachment theories with skills drawn from several therapies such as Narrative therapy and Somatic therapies to name a few.
I offer online sessions on Saturdays and Sundays.
Practice opening hours
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Issues I can help with
Anxiety, Cultural issues, Depression, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Relationship issues, Social skills, Stress, Trauma recovery
Type of therapy offered
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Integrative therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Psycho-education, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Solution-focussed therapy

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