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Naimeh "Nia" Atarha, ACA

Calm, practical support for anxiety and relationships

7 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English, Persian · online sessions

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About Naimeh

Naimeh "Nia" Atarha offers calm, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She writes and listens in a direct, warm way and helps clients begin again when confidence or motivation feels low. Nia aims to make sessions feel simple and grounded so difficult problems become easier to handle.

She uses practical conversation to help people work through relationship and family tensions. Nia helps individuals improve communication, manage guilt and shame, and cope with big life changes.

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Background and approach

She also supports people exploring self-love, life purpose and the loneliness that can come with major transitions. Over seven years she has developed an approachable style that focuses on small, achievable steps. Sessions tend to centre on clear goals, learning new ways to talk with others, and building everyday coping skills.

The focus is on what to try between appointments as much as what happens in the room. Nia speaks both English and Persian, so she can offer support in either language. She works with adults looking for help with stress, anxious thoughts, relationship problems, and rebuilding self-esteem.

Her practical, conversational approach is aimed at people who want down-to-earth guidance and straightforward tools. People who choose Nia often want to feel heard and find manageable steps forward. She encourages honest conversation and tailors the pace to each person.

If someone is unsure where to start, she helps set simple first goals and supports progress over time.

How Nia uses common approaches in online therapy

Evidence-based techniques often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills. One approach addresses anxious thinking by noticing patterns and trying small experiments to see what helps reduce worry. This is useful for everyday anxiety, stress and repeated negative thoughts.

A second approach concentrates on communication and relationship skills. It looks at how people talk to each other, how misunderstandings form, and what small changes can rebuild connection. This approach helps with relationship tensions, family problems and improving how people express needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nia will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She adapts the plan as progress is made so the approach stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Nia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit deeper conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging lets people share between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Nia commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is warm, calm and down-to-earth with a practical focus. Sessions look at clear goals, communication skills and small steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people on stress, anxiety and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her listed credential is ACA and she is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Persian.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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What this therapist works with

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Persian

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