- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Trauma-informed care
About Sara
Sara Haji is a PACFA counsellor with six years of clinical experience in Australia. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression among the concerns she works with, and also notes social anxiety and phobia. Sara aims to create a space where people can speak about hard things without judgement and begin to make sense of their feelings.
Her background includes work in hospital, crisis, addiction and mental health settings. That experience shapes how she responds to people who are overwhelmed or stuck. Sessions focus on listening first, then using practical, evidence-based techniques to address what’s causing distress.
Sara uses a person-centred style combined with therapies drawn from evidence-based practice. She supports people to notice patterns in thoughts and behaviours, practise different ways of relating, and build small skills that change daily life. Conversations tend to be straightforward and paced to the person’s comfort.
She also works on issues that often sit alongside anxiety, such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation. When trauma or addiction are present, she draws on clinical experience from hospital and crisis work to guide care decisions.
People who meet her can expect a focus on clear goals and practical steps alongside space to process emotions. Sessions aim to help people better manage symptoms, improve relationships with themselves and others, and make gradual change over time.
Evidence‑based approaches and online sessions
Sara combines person-centred work with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting and helping someone make sense of their feelings. It can help when anxiety feels overwhelming and someone needs straightforward support to speak about difficult experiences.She also uses approaches that target thoughts and behaviours. These techniques look at patterns of thinking and encourage small behavioural experiments to reduce avoidance and fear. That style can be useful for anxiety, phobias and repetitive unhelpful behaviours related to addiction or mood difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sara will collaborate with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Together they set practical goals and try approaches for a few sessions to see what helps.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and let people access care from different locations within Australia. Practical reasons such as needing a shorter check-in or not being on camera are considered when planning sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Sara works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions combine listening with practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience, including work in hospital, crisis, addiction and mental health settings.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is accredited with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.