- Warm and interactive
- Practical strategies
- Respectful listening
About Salome
Salome Mbenjele is an ACA counsellor with 20 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She speaks English, South Ndebele, North Ndebele and Shona. Salome aims to make the first step towards change feel achievable and supportive for anyone feeling overwhelmed.
She creates a calm, non-judgemental environment where people can talk about painful memories and everyday worries. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce anxiety, build confidence and improve relationships. Salome encourages small, realistic steps and gentle reflection rather than quick fixes.
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens carefully and adapts conversation and strategies to each person’s needs. Salome avoids labelling and treats people with respect and compassion as they work toward clearer thinking and better coping.
Salome blends several approaches to suit individual needs, including cognitive and behavioural ideas alongside humanistic and attachment-informed thinking. This mix helps with mood problems, self-esteem, motivation and relationship tensions. Her work also supports people facing the effects of natural or human-caused disasters.
People who prefer straightforward, practical guidance tend to find her approach helpful. She focuses on what someone can do between sessions as well as what happens in them. If a person is ready to take the first step, Salome offers steady support through the process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values-guided action so people can keep doing meaningful things even when distress is present. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical ways to change thoughts and behaviours that maintain anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to choose techniques that suit their goals and preferences. Sessions often combine ideas from different methods so the plan fits what people need right now.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow work in a quieter location or without video if that helps concentration. Appropriately qualified therapists will adapt exercises so practical tools and coping skills can be practiced between sessions.
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 supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, plus issues around self-esteem and family conflict.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on respectful listening and practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
Salome has 20 years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the Australian Counselling Association as ACA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, South Ndebele, North Ndebele and Shona.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.