- Stress and anxiety
- Family concerns
- Trauma and recovery
About Salome
Salome Mbenjele is an ACA credentialed counsellor with more than 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling with family conflict and past trauma. Her way of working is warm and practical, aimed at helping people take the first steps towards greater confidence and motivation.
Salome creates a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. She focuses on listening first and then shaping a plan that fits the person's life and goals. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Her approach draws on methods from cognitive behavioural work, client-centred practice, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-based thinking. That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns, build new habits, and strengthen important relationships. Salome adapts the pace of therapy to the person in front of her.
She also supports people facing issues such as self-esteem difficulties, caregiving stress, body image, and complex personality or attachment concerns. Salome aims to remove stigma and treat each person with respect and sensitivity.
People meet Salome to talk through real problems and to practise skills that work day to day. She focuses on small, achievable steps so change feels manageable. If someone is ready to try therapy, Salome offers steady support and practical guidance.
Approaches you can use online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take committed action that fits their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviour patterns through practical exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, stress and depressive symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotion regulation, and can help with trust and self-worth issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test methods and adjust them to fit goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and switching emphasis when needed so the work stays useful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking as options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also permits using screen-based tools and written exercises between meetings to build skills. The focus will be on practical techniques drawn from the approaches above, adapted to work in the online setting and tailored to each person's situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North, Shona
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Salome help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and issues with self esteem and motivation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on listening, respect and collaboration rather than labels.
How much professional experience does she have?
Salome has over 20 years of professional work experience in counselling and related services.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is ACA credentialed and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions can be conducted in English, South Ndebele, North Ndebele, and Shona.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Salome?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.