Hi, I am Amira Shah, Certified Counsellor & psychotherapist

Harness your inner strength. Shape your future.

Therapist for Women In-Person in Canberra & Online Across Australia

It often feels like you’re just going through the motions—not actually living.

Maybe you’ve had some experiences you’d rather forget, but that continue to show up in your thoughts anyway. Or maybe it seems like you’re always doing something wrong—according to either the people around you or the voice in your own mind. 

It’s hard to feel hopeful about the future when your relationships are disappointing, your daily life is filled with stress and worry, and your inner monologue criticizes your every move. Now, you want to break the cycles you’re stuck in so you can move forward and feel more connected to who you are and what you want out of life.

Specializing in…

Trauma

EMDR

My Approach

Supporting you through the process of self-discovery.

I want to empower you to draw upon your strengths & overcome the challenges you’re facing.

In our sessions, you can expect a safe, inclusive, judgment-free space. You’ll feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings knowing you’ll always be met with compassion and understanding.

Together, we’ll work toward healing from past traumas, learning how to set and maintain boundaries and communicate more effectively, and developing healthy ways to move through challenges and change. Over time, I hope to help you cultivate a sense of compassion for yourself, trust in your abilities, and belief in your worthiness.

The work we do together will be customized to your individual goals, strengths, and experiences, but one common thread in all the work I do is that I help women explore their individual identities. Once you’ve reflected on and feel confident in your values, beliefs, and cultural identity, you’ll be able to connect to a deep sense of self to help guide you forward. 

I like to describe therapy as you in the driver’s seat, driving to your desired future, and me in the passenger seat, helping to navigate and motivating you to keep going. To make real change in your life, you’ll need to take real action—and I’m here to guide and support you along the way.

  • A type of therapy that helps individuals cope with painful or troubling memories by using bilateral stimulation techniques to help the brain process the memories differently. Click here to learn more.

  • An approach that helps people build a “toolkit” for managing negative thoughts and behaviors, and shift how they think, feel, and act.

  • A type of therapy that helps people learn to manage their emotions and build healthier relationships. It focuses on teaching skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, and communication to improve overall well-being.

  • A type of therapy that encourages embracing challenging thoughts and feelings while also making choices that align with your values, ultimately helping you live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

  • An approach that uses supportive conversations that boost motivation and confidence for making positive changes, guiding individuals towards their goals at their own pace.

  • Learning to pay attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity, which can help reduce stress and support well-being.

methods I use include:

My Background & Training

    • Masters of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, Canada

    • EMDR* (EMDRIAA, Canada)

    • CBT

    • ACT

    • MI

    • Psychopharmacology (Harvard Medical School)

    • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), College of Psychotherapists of Ontario, Canada (CRPO)

    • Certified Counsellor Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - PACFA)

    • Australian Counselling Association (ACA, L2)

    • EMDRIAA*

Your path to purpose begins here.

Take the first step toward a life you love.