- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Salome
Salome Mbenjele is an ACA counsellor in Australia with more than 20 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She uses plain conversation and practical steps so clients can talk about what feels overwhelming in everyday language.
Salome aims to build straightforward, respectful sessions where thoughts and feelings can be named without judgement. She focuses on helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck and on finding manageable changes. Sessions are interactive and involve reflection, practical tools and real-life problem solving.
Her work draws on several well-known approaches including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also uses attachment-based and client-centred ideas to help people understand relationship habits and emotional responses.
Salome has experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas listed, including ageing and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, body image and neurodiversity related needs such as autism and Asperger syndrome. She also offers help for people coping with traumatic events and complex stress reactions.
People who choose Salome can expect a professional, conversational style that focuses on clear steps forward. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to set practical goals and priorities.
How EFT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on recognising and naming strong emotions and how they shape relationship and interaction patterns. It is useful when feelings are confusing or repeated reactions cause pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and then choose actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence present-day responses and helps people identify new ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then tries methods that fit the client's needs. Sessions can include talking, guided reflection and practical exercises to try between meetings so the work links to day-to-day life.
The therapist's exact online session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make appointments easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can adapt exercises for video or phone conversations and focus on concrete steps that suit each person's routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Ndebele, South, Ndebele, North, Shona
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and conversational, using reflection and practical tasks to address patterns and responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 20 years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, South Ndebele, North Ndebele and Shona.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.