- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Men's wellbeing
About Urmi
Urmi Ahmed is a counsellor with seven years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and low self-esteem. Urmi focuses on practical steps that help clients move through life changes and regain motivation. She believes clients know their own stories and brings a supportive presence to the work.
Urmi helps people who are dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout from caring roles. She also supports those working through feelings of abandonment, attachment difficulties and isolation. Conversations tend to centre on everyday strategies that make life more manageable, such as pacing goals and strengthening coping habits.
Clients may bring issues like control problems, communication challenges, guilt or shame, and impulses that cause regret. Urmi uses straightforward talking and problem-solving to tackle these concerns. She aims to create a space where people can try out new ways of responding without judgement.
Men's wellbeing is one area highlighted among her focus areas, and she approaches that work by listening to how gender and social expectations shape stress and self-image. Urmi also works with financial worries, midlife transitions and questions about life purpose. Her style is practical, warm and goal-oriented.
Her credential is PACFA, which identifies her within Australian counselling standards. To start, people are invited to make a match request and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a session.
Evidence-informed approaches and how online therapy fits
Urmi draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that use straightforward conversation and practical tasks. One common approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, pacing and activity planning to reduce overwhelm and restore daily routines. Another approach emphasises building self-esteem and motivation through short, achievable goals and examining unhelpful thinking patterns that hold people back.Deciding which approach to use is part of the first sessions. Urmi works collaboratively to identify what feels most useful based on a person’s needs and goals. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so it aligns with preferences and progress.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow quieter check-ins during work breaks, or allow shorter sessions for a focused goal. The exact session formats for this therapist should be confirmed before booking to match your circumstances. The emphasis is on finding a helpful, workable way to access support that suits everyday routines and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Common issues include stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional topics offered are compassion fatigue, attachment and communication problems.
What is Urmi's counselling style?
Her style is practical and supportive with an emphasis on simple steps and problem-solving. Conversations focus on what works day to day to reduce distress and increase motivation.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on stress, addictions and related concerns. That background informs a pragmatic, strengths-based approach.
Where is Urmi based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in Australia and holds PACFA credentialing. PACFA is the credential noted in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are arranged for people located in Australia.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences.