As you start to walk out on the way,
the way appears
---Rumi

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Najme
Rahnama

Ph.D. in Youth Studies
Master of Counselling ---- Master of Social Science

Providing care to those who need it the most has always been a major source of fulfilment in my life. As an Iranian-Australian who has lived and studied across three different cultures, I am particularly attuned to bridging this gap by providing care for the cultural and linguistically diverse community.

With over a decade of experience navigating Australia’s multicultural scene, I recognize the unique challenges that culturally diverse individuals may face in terms of accessing healthcare services. I'm here to listen and learn from your experiences. Please feel free to share whatever you'd like, and I'll do my best to understand and offer any insights that I can.

2012

University of Putra Malaysia

2005

Tehran Azad University

Iran

PhD in Youth studies
- “The impact of international students’ attitude on their intention to return home." (The theory of Planned Behavior, Ajzen,19991).

Master of Social Sciences
- "How collective behavior can bring social and psychological change." (Blumer's theory,1969).

1993

University of Tehran

Iran

2013

Encompass College of Education and Training

Australia

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Diploma of Youth Work

2022

Monash University

Australia

Master of Counselling
- Individuals, couples, family and group counselling.

Education

"During a difficult time in my life dealing with a dysfunctional marriage, Najme offered me a fresh perspective to gain clarity and understanding about my situation."

R. Male, 26

"As a mom of autistic kid, Najme helped me to manage some of my unresolved challenges with raising my child with autism."

N. Female, 42

"Right from the first session Najme helped me to identify both key issues and strategies to address them. Recognizing the root cause of my mental issues was an effective way to alleviate them."

F. Female, 18

Areas of Expertise

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

I have been in private practice since 2002, having counselled in Iran, Malaysia, and Australia.

I have provided evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals experiencing personal issues such as trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and sexual abuse.

With an extensive background in child and adolescent development, I have also worked to support children with ODD, ASD, or ADHD and their parents to help them achieve academic success as well as social, emotional and psychological wellbeing.

I have also spent many years in family and couple counselling, helping individuals tackle issues such as parenting concerns, relationship problems, sexuality issues, and infidelity.

Services