Susan Mahachi, ACA - Therapist in Australia

Focus on daily habits
Practical thought work
Relationship and parenting

About Susan

Susan Mahachi is an ACA counsellor with 16 years of experience. She offers a calm, non-judgemental presence and helps people talk through worries about anxiety, stress, relationships and parenting. Susan also supports people dealing with low self-esteem and depression. Her style draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, alongside client-centred and attachment work. Sessions focus on small, everyday changes in thoughts and habits that make daily life easier. Susan has worked with people facing body image concerns, eating and food-related issues, and caregiver stress. She also helps those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin problems and blended family challenges. Communication problems, control issues and forgiveness are other areas she addresses. In relationship work she uses elements of the Gottman Method and pre-marital conversation techniques to help partners improve communication and understand patterns that cause conflict. Susan keeps language straightforward and practical so people can try new ways of responding between sessions. She speaks English and Shona. Sessions are offered in Australia, and Susan asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button and a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling. The focus is on realistic steps and building habits that fit busy family life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody image Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

ACA · Australia

Languages

English, Shona

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. It often suits stress, anxiety and low mood by focusing on small changes in everyday habits. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical tools to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns formed early in life and how they affect current connections, helping people understand reactions in close relationships and parenting. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match techniques to their goals and preferences, trying different strategies and adjusting as needed. Clients can expect conversations about what feels helpful and what to try between sessions. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving or study while they work on everyday thoughts and habits.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Susan commonly help with?

Susan helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus self-esteem and depression. She also works with issues like body image, eating problems and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, using ACT, CBT, attachment-informed and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on small changes in thoughts and everyday habits.

How many years has she practised?

She has 16 years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of presenting concerns. That experience includes relationship and parenting work.

What credentials and where is she based?

Susan holds ACA credentials and practises in Australia. The ACA credential is shown as provided in her professional details.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Shona. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist asks clients to check available formats when they schedule.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific session fees should be confirmed during booking.

How do I begin working with Susan?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. That process begins the matching and booking steps.

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