Rate Shikha Surana

I am credentialed in Australia with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including single parents, children, adolescents, families, older adults, and individuals from multicultural and multi-ethnic communities. My practice is built on the principle that everyone deserves access to compassionate care and guidance, no matter their circumstances.

I use evidence-based techniques and a personalized approach to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and challenges openly. By working collaboratively with you, I aim to empower you with the tools and knowledge to build your confidence, overcome obstacles, and move toward a life of self-sufficiency and independence. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and create a roadmap for achieving your full potential.

My holistic approach integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To address patterns of negative thinking and behaviour.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you embrace change and move toward your values.

• Solution-Focused Therapy: To emphasize solutions and strengths rather than problems.

• Strength-Based Approaches: To harness your existing capabilities and resources.

• Positive Psychology and Coaching: To promote optimism, resilience, and personal growth.

I also specialize in parenting programs, such as:

• Circle of Security: To enhance parent-child relationships.

• Tuning into Emotions: To help parents develop emotional intelligence in their children.

• Safety Matters for Kids: To equip parents with strategies to keep children safe while fostering independence

• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: To equip parents/caregiver in managing challenging behaviours presented by young children. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is a crisis management system designed to help individuals in distress, particularly in educational or caregiving settings. It focuses on de-escalating intense situations by using verbal and non-verbal strategies, while ensuring the safety of both the individual and those around them. The approach emphasizes understanding the underlying causes of the crisis, promoting emotional regulation, and preventing further escalation or harm.

Additionally, I provide behaviour support strategies for children presenting with challenging behaviours.

What sets my practice apart is my compassionate, culturally sensitive, and child-focused approach. I understand the courage it takes to reach out for help, and I honour the trust you place in me by offering an environment where you can feel truly supported and empowered.

Whether you’re seeking therapy to navigate personal struggles or professional supervision to advance your career, my goal is to help you unlock your potential and move toward a more confident, balanced, and fulfilling life.

If you’re ready to take the first step toward growth and transformation, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can work toward a brighter and more empowered future.

Additionally, I can speak Hindi and Gujarati languages fluently.