Rida Khan , AASW

Rida Khan is an AASW counsellor who focuses on practical, person-centred therapy. She aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and grief with clear, down-to-earth support. Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Urdu to suit multicultural backgrounds.

Rida brings three years of professional experience working with migrant, refugee and intersectional communities. She uses psychosocial techniques within a decolonising and multicultural framework. That means she pays attention to cultural context, social barriers and how these shape mental health experiences.

Her work covers anxiety, stress, depression and anger, as well as postnatal difficulties and body image concerns shaped by cultural bias. She also supports people affected by childhood trauma, family violence and relationship-related abuse. Rida has experience with complex trauma linked to war, genocide and radicalisation as well.

Rida uses person-centred conversations to identify strengths and practical steps. She combines this with trauma-aware practices and psychosocial strategies to help people cope day to day. Referrals to relevant Australian services are provided when they will help the person reach their goals.

Rida describes her approach as power-informed and collaborative. She works to reframe inner and systemic barriers while building coping tools. The aim is steady progress toward clearer relationships with self and others, and better management of stressful life changes.

Online approaches that connect culture and healing

Rida uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques framed by a multicultural, decolonising lens. One common approach she uses is trauma-informed psychosocial work, which focuses on stabilising symptoms, building coping skills and making sense of traumatic experiences in everyday life. This helps people affected by childhood trauma, family violence or conflict related to war or radicalisation.

She also uses person-centred methods, where conversations follow the client's priorities and strengths. This approach supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief and postnatal challenges by helping them set realistic goals and notice small changes over time.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options and adapt techniques to match each person's needs, goals and cultural background. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions remain relevant and practical.

Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation when face-to-face style interaction helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling support or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting or other daily demands.