Counsellor profile
Alhanoof Idris, PACFA
Based in Australia · 11 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and trauma
Continue with AlhanoofAt a glance
- Registration
- PACFA, Australia (33997)
- Qualifications
- PACFA
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Alhanoof supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Alhanoof
PACFA counsellor. 11 years of professional experience supporting people through life challenges. Alhanoof Idris works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She uses a client-centred, strengths-based approach and focuses on practical strategies clients can use day to day.
Alhanoof treats people as the experts in their own lives and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions involve listening, reflecting and helping clients break problems into manageable steps. Conversations aim to increase insight and build confidence to face difficult situations.
She helps people develop realistic coping tools for anxiety and stress. For relationship concerns she explores patterns that cause conflict and supports clearer communication and boundaries. For trauma and abuse she works at a pace set by the client and focuses on safety and stabilisation before tackling painful memories.
Alhanoof uses straightforward language and practical tasks between sessions when these are useful. The work is collaborative and focused on goals the client sets. She also supports people working on motivation, confidence and longer term personal growth.
Her practice is based in Australia and she offers counselling in English. People find the first step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling works
Alhanoof uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques grounded in a client-centred, strengths-based framework. One common approach she applies is skills-based work for anxiety and stress, which teaches breathing, grounding and step-by-step coping techniques to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. Another focus is trauma-informed stabilisation, which concentrates first on safety, emotion regulation and building resilience before addressing traumatic memories.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan if an approach does not fit. The aim is to find practical tools and ways of working that suit the person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows sessions to occur from different locations so people can find a time that suits their routine. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can guide clients on which approach and format will best support their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues and depression.
What is her counselling approach?
She uses a client-centred, strengths-based approach that focuses on listening, reflection and practical strategies set by the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience providing counselling.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a PACFA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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