- Person-centred care
- Trauma-informed approach
- Practical tools
About Maitri
Maitri Dhingra is an ACA counsellor who supports people managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with money and financial issues and other life pressures that make coping harder. Maitri works in Australia and offers sessions in English and Hindi.
With five years of experience across clinical, community and corporate settings, Maitri uses a person-centred, trauma-informed style. She focuses on listening carefully and treating each person with respect. She encourages people to draw on their own strengths while offering practical tools to manage day-to-day challenges.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Maitri helps people set manageable steps and tries to keep strategies straightforward and usable. She emphasises early intervention and recovery-oriented care, aiming to reduce distress and build skills for handling future setbacks.
Maitri often supports people dealing with attachment issues, body image concerns, caregiving stress and communication difficulties. She also addresses control issues, grief, migration-related challenges, infidelity, isolation, jealousy, and questions about life purpose or midlife changes.
Choosing to start therapy can feel difficult. Maitri aims to make that step easier by creating a non-judgemental space where people feel heard, respected and empowered. She walks alongside clients as they work towards clearer goals and greater confidence.
How evidence-based methods translate to online support
Person-centred care places your goals at the centre of therapy and focuses on building understanding through listening and reflection. This approach helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns by encouraging self-awareness and clearer decision making.Trauma-informed work pays attention to how past harm shapes current reactions and aims to create a steady, respectful pace. It is useful for people recovering from abuse, significant losses or distressing life events, helping them regain a sense of control and safety in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which techniques suit your goals and preferences. Over several sessions you can try different strategies and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online options help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical needs and scheduling with the therapist to choose arrangements that suit your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Maitri help with?
Maitri supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with money and financial issues and several related life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and trauma-informed, focusing on respectful listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to be collaborative and to build on each person’s existing strengths.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working in clinical, community and corporate settings in Australia. That background informs her practical approach to common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association, listed as ACA, and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Hindi. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does billing 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 begin working with Maitri?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.