- Practical coping strategies
- Cross-cultural perspective
- English and Arabic
About Hanan
Hanan Abubasheer is an ACA counsellor who blends counselling and health education to help people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on experience from counselling, psychology, social work and research assistance to make sessions practical and straightforward. Hanan keeps language simple and focuses on small steps people can try between sessions.
Her background includes work both in Australia and overseas, which has given her strong cross-cultural skills. That experience helps her understand different perspectives and respond to a wide range of life challenges. Hanan has three years of hands-on experience supporting people through change, grief and difficult emotions.
In sessions she listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic symptoms, trauma, low mood and self-esteem. Conversations often include breathing and grounding ideas, practical coping strategies, and ways to shift unhelpful thinking.
Hanan also supports people with body image, workplace stress, social anxiety and relationship communication problems. She pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame and isolation and helps people notice small changes that build confidence. The approach is collaborative and paced to what each person can manage.
She offers sessions in English and Arabic and works with people who want practical tools for everyday life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange a time that suits them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Hanan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom relief. One approach involves breathing, grounding and behavioural strategies to reduce the intensity of panic symptoms and acute anxiety. These tools teach simple actions people can use during a panic attack or high-anxiety moment. Another frequently used approach emphasises cognitive techniques to notice and gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. This helps with anxiety, low mood and social fears by creating steadier routines and more balanced thinking. Both approaches aim for clear steps that people can practise between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. Sessions are paced to what someone can manage and adjusted as progress is made. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study and family life, reduce time spent travelling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the counsellor about what will work best for scheduling and follow-up.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Hanan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on panic disorder and panic attacks among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with short-term goals and everyday coping techniques. Sessions emphasise clear steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of professional experience combining counselling, psychology, social work, research assistance and health promotion. That mix informs a practical approach to common life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients within Australia.
How does pricing and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a session with Hanan?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.