- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and impulsivity
- Relationship and family
About Sufya
Sufya Nahid is a PACFA-credentialed counsellor practising in Western Australia with 18 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family conflict and depression. She also addresses issues around attachment, communication, control, guilt and shame, impulsivity and life purpose.
Sufya keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people talk through feelings and responses. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. People leave sessions with ideas they can try between appointments.
Her approach is attentive to relationships and how patterns repeat. She helps clients identify behaviours that keep problems going. When past experiences affect current choices, she names those links and looks for small changes that reduce distress. Clients work on communication and boundary skills when relationship and family strains are central.
Sufya also supports people dealing with addiction-related struggles. She assists individuals to map triggers, consider coping options and build routines that reduce harmful patterns. Work on impulsivity and control issues aims to increase predictable, manageable choices.
For those questioning purpose or direction, she explores values and everyday priorities rather than promising a single answer. The focus is on making decisions that fit the person’s life and responsibilities. Getting started involves a short intake so the practical next steps are clear.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Sufya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking and behaviour change. One common approach looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions to reduce anxiety and depression. This method helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try different, more manageable responses in day-to-day situations.She also works in ways that address relationship and attachment patterns. This involves identifying repeated interaction styles and practising clearer communication and boundary skills. For people dealing with addiction or impulsivity, sessions focus on spotting triggers, planning alternative actions and building routines that limit harm.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sufya will discuss options with each person and decide together what techniques match the client’s goals and circumstances. That collaborative process means adjustments over time as priorities change.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can be helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, reducing travelling time and making it easier to have regular check-ins. They also allow shorter, focused appointments when a quick review is needed rather than a full session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Sufya works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, family conflict and depression. She also focuses on attachment, communication, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity and life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses direct conversation to identify patterns and practical steps. The work centres on clearer thinking, behaviour changes and improving communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is PACFA credentialled and practices in Western Australia, Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.