Moving to a new country, whether by choice or because you had to leave, can bring loss, stress and uncertainty, along with hope and new beginnings. Many people carry experiences of displacement, loss or separation from family. Settling in can also bring challenges, such as language barriers, discrimination, isolation and changes in family roles.

You might be dealing with

• Grief for family, home, culture or country left behind
• Worry about family still overseas
• Stress about visas, work, housing or study
• Feeling caught between two cultures, or tension between generations
• Loneliness, low mood or anxiety

How therapy can help

Zohreh works with care and cultural humility, respecting your beliefs, values and ways of understanding wellbeing. Using Narrative Therapy, she helps you share your story at your own pace, and recognise the strength, survival and resilience in it, not only the hardship. Zohreh has worked with people from refugee and culturally diverse backgrounds in community and not-for-profit services.

Languages

Sessions are available in English or Persian (Farsi). Zohreh welcomes clients who would feel more comfortable speaking in Persian.

Funding

• Medicare: rebates with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. See the Fee page.
• NSW Victims Support Scheme: if you experienced a violent crime in NSW, you may be eligible for free counselling.

Getting started

Book a free 15-minute intake call to talk about how Zohreh can support you or your family.

If you’re in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency.