About Maitri
Maitri Dhingra is an ACA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and low self-esteem. She works with those feeling depressed or overwhelmed and focuses on early intervention and recovery. Maitri aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck or unsure where to begin.
She uses a person-centred, trauma-informed approach in sessions. That means she listens without judgement and helps people notice their existing strengths.
Background and approach
Conversations are paced by the client and guided towards practical changes that fit everyday life. Maitri draws on five years of experience across clinical, community and corporate settings in Australia. This range helps her tailor support for different situations, whether someone needs coping strategies for work stress or wants help rebuilding confidence after a difficult event.
Sessions focus on short-term goals and workable tools. People can expect gentle exploration of feelings, practical exercises to manage anxiety and steps to improve communication and self-worth. Maitri keeps the work collaborative and goal-oriented so progress feels tangible.
She speaks English and Hindi and supports people from diverse backgrounds. Maitri emphasises recovery-oriented care and will work with clients to plan next steps that feel realistic. Her aim is to help people move forward with more calm, clarity and confidence.
Therapeutic approaches and online delivery
Many of Maitri's sessions are grounded in person-centred and trauma-informed practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening, validation and helping people draw on their own strengths to set goals and make changes. Trauma-informed practice means attention to safety, pacing and recognising how past experiences can shape current reactions.She also uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help manage anxiety and mood. These techniques teach skills for breathing, grounding, and breaking large problems into manageable steps. They are useful for stress, panic, low mood and relationship struggles because they create clear actions people can try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Maitri works collaboratively with each person to decide what methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan as required so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth sessions that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between appointments and people who find written communication easier. These formats offer flexibility for work, family and other commitments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English, Hindi
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