- Person-centred practice
- Decolonising framework
- Multicultural referrals
About Rida
Rida Khan is an AASW social worker practising in Australia with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and major life changes. Rida welcomes clients from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds as well as people from LGBT+ and other intersectional communities.
She offers a person-centred approach that emphasises equality between therapist and client. Rida uses psychosocial techniques within a decolonising and multicultural framework. In practical terms she talks through coping skills, referral options and ways to manage day-to-day stressors alongside deeper therapeutic work.
Rida has specific experience supporting people affected by childhood abuse, family violence and relationship-related abuse. She also works with those dealing with trauma related to war, genocide, religious abuse, radicalisation and violent extremism. Her practice addresses body image issues shaped by cultural bias and the effects of colonisation.
People who are grieving or feeling isolated in a digital age can explore practical ways to manage loss and reconnect with meaningful routines. She also supports those experiencing postnatal depression and rage, caregiver stress, chronic illness and the practical pressures of ageing and blended family dynamics.
Rida connects clients with relevant services in Australia when needed. Conversations in sessions focus on identifying strengths, reducing barriers and planning steps that fit each person’s life and context.
Online approaches and how they fit your goals
Rida uses evidence-based techniques alongside psychosocial methods that focus on how social and cultural factors affect mental health. One approach she uses is person-centred therapy, which prioritises the client’s experience and helps clarify values, needs and practical next steps. This approach can help when someone feels directionless after major life changes.She also applies trauma-informed practice tailored to complex trauma. This involves recognising trauma impacts, working slowly through triggers, and building coping strategies for grief, abuse and displacement-related trauma. Such work can be useful for people recovering from childhood abuse, war-related trauma or relationship violence.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Rida will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person’s goals, cultural background and current circumstances. That choice can change over time, and sessions will focus on what feels most useful in the moment and for longer-term plans.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments suit work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image and caregiver stress.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Rida uses person-centred conversations and psychosocial techniques grounded in a decolonising, multicultural framework to identify practical steps and internal strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with diverse and intersectional clients in Australia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located in Australia.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.