Salome Mbenjele , ACA

Salome Mbenjele is a warm ACA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and the fallout from trauma. She makes the first step feel possible and meets clients without judgment. Her approach aims to build confidence and clearer day-to-day coping skills.

Salome creates an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce anxiety and lift mood. She listens closely and tailors conversations to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all script.

Her style is interactive and compassionate. Salome draws on cognitive and humanistic ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns of thinking and try new ways of responding. She also uses tools from acceptance-based work to help clients accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them.

With two decades of experience in Australia, Salome has supported people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, and long-term low mood. She also helps with body image, caregiver stress and attachment-related concerns. She speaks English, South Ndebele, North Ndebele and Shona.

Salome adapts sessions to individual goals. Whether the aim is better day-to-day coping, improved communication within relationships, or building self-worth, she works collaboratively to set clear, achievable steps. Her practice focuses on practical change alongside sensitive listening.

Therapeutic approaches applied to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then committing to actions that reflect personal values; it can help with anxiety, low mood and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test different behaviours to reduce symptoms and build coping skills; it is often used for stress, anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Salome will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that suit their situation. Decisions are collaborative so the plan can change as progress is made or needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face dialogue and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection and flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving and other commitments.