holistic counsellor
find your balance
Welcome to Holistic Counsellor
I am Raji Samprathi, a certified practising counsellor. In my practice, I provide you with a safe space to share your story, will listen to you with respect, empathy and without judgment and help you find your path of healing and recovery. It is your story and journey, and it would be my privilege to guide you with kindness, compassion and practical strategies towards a life filled with peace and joy.
I use an integrated approach to therapy – including the use of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and various mindfulness practices and interventions. I am also an accredited Lifeline Crisis support telephone counsellor. Within this role I have gathered experience working with a broad spectrum of people presenting with widely diverse concerns – including money issues, relationship concerns, self-esteem, addiction, loneliness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, suicide ideation and other mental health concerns.
I have a special interest in helping people address their long-term anxiety, chronic stress and loneliness. I am also passionate about helping people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities as I am part of this growing community.
As I am also an experienced naturopath, I bring a holistic lens to my practice. Understanding how biology interacts with psychology can be a game changer to achieve improved health outcomes. While I offer both naturopathic and counselling appointments separately, I bring insight and knowledge from both modalities into each consultation.
If you’re looking for a safe space to talk and be heard, please book an appointment by calling, emailing or using the link below. I provide counselling online and in-person.
Empathy has no script.
There is no right way or wrong way to do it.
It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment,
emotionally connecting and communicating that incredibly healing message
‘you’re not alone’.
– Brene Brown
Appointments
Consultations available in person or online
Walk and Talk Sessions in nature are available on request.
Initial Consultation | $ 120 |
Package of 5 counselling sessions | $ 500 |
Holistic Package (Counselling + Naturopathy) 3 Sessions | $ 300 |
Dear Raji,
I cannot thank you enough for your calm and reassuring guidance during my health crisis. Your detailed advice on medication, diet, exercise, and stress management was a huge assuring ray of positivity when I was facing the frightening reality of a potential diabetic coma.
Your support and expertise have made an incredible difference, helping me to turn my health around in just two weeks.
Your assurance and comprehensive approach have not only alleviated my anxieties but have also set me on a path to long-term well-being. Thank you.
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness is the practice of paying gentle attention to the present moment—just as it is, without judgment. In my sessions, I guide clients to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations with curiosity and kindness. This can be especially helpful when dealing with stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed.
As a trained mindfulness and meditation teacher, I weave these practices into my work. Most counselling sessions end with a short guided meditation to help clients ground themselves and leave feeling calmer and more centred. I also provide simple tools and techniques so clients can begin building their own regular mindfulness practice at home. Over time, many notice a shift—increased clarity, better stress management, and a deeper sense of calm.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based approach that uses simple, everyday habits to prevent, manage, and even reverse many chronic health conditions. It focuses on six key areas that deeply impact our wellbeing: nutrition, sleep, physical activity, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and reducing harmful substances. Rather than just managing symptoms, Lifestyle Medicine helps uncover and address the root causes of illness—supporting long-term, sustainable change.
As a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner (accreditation under way), I work closely with clients to explore what’s happening in their day-to-day lives. For example, someone may be experiencing fatigue and low mood, and together we might discover that poor sleep, emotional stress, and irregular meals are playing a role. Another client might come in with high blood sugar levels, and through gentle lifestyle shifts—like improving food choices and incorporating mindful movement—we work toward better health. I also use motivational interviewing to help clients connect with their own values and strengths, making it easier to take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Lifestyle Medicine naturally blends into my work as a counsellor, naturopath, and mindfulness teacher. Whether I am addressing anxiety, burnout, or physical symptoms like hormonal imbalances or digestive issues, the body and mind are always connected. This whole-person approach allows me to work on multiple levels—emotional, physical, and behavioural—so clients feel supported in a way that is both practical and compassionate.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral?
You do not need a mental health care plan from your GP to access counselling services. You can a book a session when you are ready to start your counselling journey.
Can I claim Medicare rebate/Private health insurance?
Medicare or health fund rebates are not available for counselling.
Can I access counselling under the NDIS plan?
Yes, it is available if you are either plan-managed or self-managed.
NDIS participants requiring counselling must have ‘Improved Daily Living’ included in their NDIS plans.
Improved Daily Living provides funds for accessing allied health professionals. People with disability can use part of or the entire Improved Daily Living budget for counselling if it relates to their short-term goals.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions required is unique to every individual. A realistic timeline is something we can establish in the first session.
How long is a session?
Each session will last 50mins
What is your cancellation policy?
You can reschedule or cancel appointments up to 48 hours in advance. Any cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice, or missed sessions, may incur the full fee.
Privacy and confidentiality
All information that you share with me will be held in strict confidence. I will provide a comprehensive overview of my confidentiality policy at the beginning of our first session. You can email me any questions or concerns you may have about this policy so that you feel safe.
Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment
– Deepak Chopra
About Raji
Counsellor + Mental Health Educator + Naturopath + Nutritionist
My interest in health, healing, and the mind-body connection began early—in my mother and great grandmother’s kitchen in India. My great grandmother practised Ayurveda well into her 80s, and my father was a GP. I grew up surrounded by conversations about food as medicine, daily self-care rituals, and the role of spiritual practices like meditation and mindfulness in creating balance. These early influences planted the seeds for what would later become a deep passion for whole-person wellbeing.
After moving to Australia, I was drawn to study natural therapies, but over time I realised that physical health alone doesn’t tell the full story. Emotional wellbeing, thought patterns, trauma, relationships, and stress all shape our overall health. This understanding led me to train as a counsellor and mindfulness teacher, with a special interest in anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. I now work at the intersection of mental health and lifestyle medicine, helping clients explore how their daily habits, environment, and internal world all influence their wellbeing.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based counselling practices. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and life transitions—helping them better understand their inner world and develop tools to navigate it with clarity and self-compassion. Sessions often include practical strategies drawn from mindfulness, acceptance-based therapies, CBT, and lifestyle medicine to support emotional regulation and resilience. I create a safe, supportive space where clients can slow down, feel heard, and begin to reconnect with themselves. Together, we explore what’s getting in the way of wellbeing and work toward small, meaningful changes that support both mental and physical health.
Live life as if everything is rigged in your favour
– Rumi
Qualifications & Memberships
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling – University of Canberra
- Bachelor of Science – Bangalore University
- Master of Communication – Bangalore University
- Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy – Canberra Institute of Technology
- Certificate in Clinical Ayurveda – Yoga Therapy Institute
- Trained and qualified Yoga Teacher – Bangalore
- Accredited Lifeline Telephone Crisis Support Counsellor – Volunteer
- Volunteer Mental Health Educator with Mental Illness Education ACT
- Registered member of Australian Natural Therapists Association
- Certified Practising Counsellor with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
- Member of Australasian Society for Lifestyle Medicine
Mental health resources
You are not alone. There is always someone to hear
your pain and problems and to help keep you safe
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Helplines
13YARN: 13 92 76
1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling 1800 011 046
Online resources
Davidji’s Blog – davidji
Meditation
Mindfulness
Mindfulness & Meditation
The Centre for Mindfulness
Learn Mindfulness Skills
Beyond Blue
Mental Health Checks and Support
Griefline
Grief and Loss Support
Food & Mood Centre
Food and Mood Centre – Deakin University
Book an Appointment
Please make a note if you are interested in a “walk and talk” session.
You can book a face-to-face naturopathy or counselling session with me at three locations.
Please choose the appropriate location when making your booking.
Please use the calendar to book for Gungahlin and Cook, and the link below to book for Coombs.
Mondays : Gungahlin
G01, 81 Anthony Rolfe Avenue
Thursdays: Coombs
Molonglo Valley Medical Centre,
110 Woodberry Ave, Coombs
BOOK HERE
Fridays: COOK
Ambrosio Holistic Health
Shop 2, COOK shops
You can call me or text me on
0426 925 148
if you are interested in an out of hours appointment or an acute consult on any day of the week.
Contact
business hours
Monday, Thursday, Friday
10am – 5pm
phone:
0426 925 148
Holistic Remedies Website
holisticremedies.com.au
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