Rathna Senthil Vel, PACFA

Rathna Senthil Vel is a counsellor who supports people through family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, career concerns and depression. She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and listens carefully so clients feel understood. Rathna speaks English, Hindi and Tamil and works from an approach that respects cultural background and personal values.

Rathna has twelve years of clinical experience and holds PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia credential. She works with adults on issues such as attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness. Rathna also helps with life purpose questions, midlife changes, men's and women's issues, social anxiety and workplace pressures.

Her style is collaborative and practical. Rather than telling people what to do, she helps them identify strengths and small steps they can try between sessions. Conversations focus on useful strategies, clearer communication and building confidence to manage hard situations.

Rathna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. She pays attention to how culture and family shape coping and decision-making. The aim is to help people feel less stuck, build resilience and move towards the life they want.

If you are caring for someone or juggling family and work stresses, Rathna offers a listening space and practical tools to reduce overwhelm and restore balance. To begin, follow the website start process to match and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches used and how online sessions fit

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on what matters to you and on taking small actions that match your values, which can help with depression, anxiety and life transitions.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented. It looks at what is already working in your life and builds on small, practical changes to reach clearer goals, often useful for career decisions, communication problems and feeling stuck.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Rathna will discuss different ways of working and adapt techniques to match your needs, goals and cultural background. She aims to involve you in decisions about what to try so therapy feels relevant and doable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online appointments help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Explain your practical needs when you match and Rathna will help arrange a format that suits your schedule and goals.