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Dipti Vira, PACFA

Practical, culturally aware counselling for life challenges

10 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English, Gujarati, Hindi · online sessions

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About Dipti

Dipti Vira is a PACFA counsellor with ten years of practice across clinical, hospital and personal settings in India, Singapore and Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She aims to make therapy practical and easy to follow for busy lives.

She uses clear, straightforward conversations to help people understand what is causing distress. Sessions focus on immediate coping skills and small changes that add up.

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Background and approach

Dipti tailors her approach to each person’s culture and life story. Many clients bring concerns about self-esteem, life transitions and feeling isolated. Dipti also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, money worries and midlife changes.

She addresses a wide range of mood and behaviour difficulties, including phobias, obsessions and compulsions. Her style is warm and collaborative. She prefers short-term, goal-focused work when that suits, and deeper exploration when people want it.

Dipti helps people set realistic steps and practise new ways of thinking and behaving between sessions. Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati and Hindi. She works with individuals rather than running family or couple sessions, and she combines techniques to match each person’s needs.

Getting started simply involves a short matching questionnaire and arranging a time to begin.

How therapy approaches translate online

Evidence-based cognitive approaches help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. These techniques teach practical ways to reduce anxiety, manage mood and tackle phobias step by step. Clinical hypnosis can be used to support relaxation and build new ways of responding to stress or pain through guided mental practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and reflecting a person’s experience to help them clarify values and goals.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that fit a person’s goals, culture and day-to-day life. Goals and methods are reviewed together as progress unfolds.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, while phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, between-session support and flexible communication around work or caring commitments. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent alongside a busy life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly help with?
Dipti supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and low self-esteem, plus issues like phobias, OCD symptoms and midlife or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She blends short-term practical tools with deeper exploration based on what the person prefers.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has ten years of experience working in clinical, hospital and independent practice settings across India, Singapore and Australia.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is PACFA credentialed and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Gujarati and Hindi. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Work is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi

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