Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti

Parsa "Peter" Samii-Rashti is a counsellor with seven years' experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem and depression. He offers a listening space where people can be heard and take small steps toward feeling better. Peter communicates in English and Persian to suit different needs.

Peter uses straightforward, practical methods that focus on what helps day to day. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions emphasise skills, simple experiments and clearer ways of coping with strong emotions.

People come to Peter for a wide range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues. He has experience with attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, substance issues, and difficulties linked to domestic violence and separation. The work aims to make managing these challenges more manageable in everyday life.

As an ACA counsellor he brings seven years of practice in Australia. He focuses on building trust, listening carefully and helping people set realistic goals. Meetings move at a steady pace and avoid jargon, so people can take away concrete strategies to try between sessions.

To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they arrange appointments that suit their schedule and needs.

How Peter’s approaches work in online therapy

Peter commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which is useful for anxiety, depression and complex loss. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and teaches practical techniques to shift those patterns, helping with anxiety, mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Peter discusses what matters to each person and adjusts methods based on individual goals and preferences. He aims to be collaborative, checking in about what is and isn't helpful as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practise skills in real-life settings between appointments. If you prefer particular arrangements, mention them when you complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect your needs.