Counsellor profile
Hawaa Dajan, AHPRA
Based in Australia · 3 years of experience
AHPRA psychologist supporting anxiety and trauma
Continue with HawaaAt a glance
- Registration
- AHPRA, Australia (PSY0002702601)
- Qualifications
- AHPRA
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Hawaa supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT ACT DBT
About Hawaa
AHPRA registered psychologist with three years of experience, Hawaa Dajan supports adults in Australia with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and multicultural concerns.
Hawaa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment approaches, dialectical behaviour ideas and trauma-informed ways of working. Sessions concentrate on helping people understand their reactions, build practical skills and reduce symptoms that disrupt daily life.
Her counselling style is collaborative and goal-focused. Hawaa works with clients to set clear aims and practices step-by-step strategies during sessions. The focus is on skills people can use between meetings to manage stress, mood and difficult memories.
People can expect straightforward conversations about what is causing distress and what might help next. Hawaa supports exploration of patterns such as attachment and control, and she offers exercises to practice new responses to old problems.
She has worked in community mental health and telehealth settings, which informs her approach to remote and in-person work. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. To start, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Hawaa commonly uses cognitive behavioural approaches to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns. This method is practical and suits anxiety, low mood and everyday stress by teaching techniques to manage symptoms and test new behaviours.She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, which focus on noticing thoughts without getting caught up in them and choosing actions that match personal values. This approach can help with ongoing worries, avoidance and building a meaningful routine.
Trauma-informed ways of working are part of her practice when past events affect present functioning. That involves moving at the client’s pace, recognising the impact of trauma on behaviour, and using grounding and stabilisation strategies before addressing memories.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative part of counselling. Hawaa will discuss options, try techniques that fit the person’s goals and adjust methods as needed based on progress and preference.
Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and practise skills between meetings without changing daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, with clear practical strategies to use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience in community mental health and telehealth settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is AHPRA registered and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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