Safaa

Ms Safaa Hakim

Clinical Counselors

“An experienced clinical counsellor compassionate about guiding my clients to explore their strengths and improve their emotional wellbeing.”

About Me

I offer a compassionate, confidential space. Here, we can gently explore what truly matters to you. If you're feeling overwhelmed or seeking a deeper understanding of your emotions, I can help. We might uncover your unique strengths and develop practical ways to navigate daily life more effectively. My aim is to support your emotional wellbeing and build resilience. You set the pace towards lasting change.

Approach

We move at a pace that feels manageable, shaping each session around what matters most to you and your present experience. I see people in Docklands, Victoria, offer online appointments, and work in English or Arabic so practical steps fit your everyday context. Sessions blend gentle inquiry, mindfulness practices and trauma‑sensitive pacing, with simple between‑session tasks to test new ways of relating and coping. This approach often suits those seeking steady, respectful support through anxiety, mood shifts or relationship challenges.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Counselors

    A counselor qualified to provide clinical-level mental health assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Mental Health Counsellor

Clinical Counsellor/ Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Australian College of Applied Psychology

Swinburne University of Technology

Access Development (TRAHCS)- ACT

Service Areas

The Hub Docklands

In-person & Online

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

Docklands, Australia