Niveen Rajabdeen

Niveen Rajabdeen is a clinical counsellor with seven years of focused practice and an ACA credential. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief or big life changes. Her style is warm, practical and collaborative, aimed at helping clients feel heard and more able to cope.

Niveen spends sessions listening for patterns that keep people stuck. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to help people notice thoughts and feelings, and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness and simple nervous system regulation tools are woven into sessions when helpful.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, career shifts and compassion fatigue. Anger and communication difficulties are also common themes she helps people address. Niveen also supports those dealing with trauma, loss and cultural identity questions.

She aims to make change manageable. That can mean setting small, practical goals and rehearsing new responses in session. It can also mean exploring relationship patterns and learning ways to rebuild connection and trust.

Niveen’s background includes counselling, psychotherapy, Ayurveda, yoga and meditation, which inform a whole-person approach. Clients who want straightforward tools alongside reflective work may find this blend useful.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Niveen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and focus on valued action. CBT breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to try between sessions. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, depression and anger.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape responses and communication. That work can be useful for people wanting to improve closeness, manage conflict or understand patterns that repeat across relationships. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process; the therapist and client work together to match methods to the client’s goals and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking. The main benefit is fitting sessions around everyday life so therapy can happen without long travel or taking extra time off work. Online sessions make it easier to follow through on between-session exercises, check in more regularly, and practice new skills in real-world moments. The therapist will discuss practical details and help tailor the way sessions run to suit each person’s needs.