- Grief and loss
- Career questions
- Self esteem work
About Rathna
Rathna Senthil Vel is a PACFA counsellor in Australia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as family matters, grief, self-esteem, career uncertainty and depression. Rathna also addresses life purpose questions and the everyday strain that comes with change.
Her style is practical and collaborative. Rathna listens and helps people name what is most important to them. She and the client work together to identify strengths and small steps that can shift a stuck pattern.
Rathna draws on evidence-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to help people notice what matters, try new behaviours, and build coping strategies that suit day-to-day life. She also uses trauma-informed principles when needed.
Her experience includes supporting people from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. Rathna speaks English, Hindi and Tamil and is familiar with cultural and family influences on how people cope and make decisions.
Sessions aim to clarify priorities such as career changes, relationship tensions, or questions about meaning. Rathna offers practical tools for communication problems, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. She focuses on manageable steps rather than sweeping promises.
To begin, follow the site booking steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counsellor works at a pace set by the client and checks progress along the way.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take small actions in those directions. It can help with questions about life purpose, low mood and anxiety by linking values to everyday choices. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying existing strengths and practical steps. It is useful for career decisions, communication problems and quick shifts in problem-solving approaches. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and methods are adjusted as progress is reviewed. Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can fit into busy schedules by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to attend between commitments. These practical benefits help people try therapy without major disruption to daily life.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on family issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions and depression, plus related concerns such as life purpose and workplace issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to identify values, try small changes and develop coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with a range of concerns and diverse cultural backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is PACFA credentialled and based in Australia.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Tamil.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.