Susan Mahachi, ACA
Compassionate counsellor for relationships and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting and families
- English and Shona
About Susan Mahachi
Susan Mahachi is an experienced, eclectic counsellor practising in Australia who brings 16 years of work with children, teenagers, and adults. She holds an ACA credential, a professional counselling qualification in Australia, and combines a range of therapeutic methods to match each person's needs and goals. Susan has supported people facing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship and parenting challenges, body image concerns, procrastination, self-harm, and issues around motivation and confidence.
Her practice also includes pre-marital counselling and focused work on attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and other family-of-origin or relationship difficulties. Susan aims to create a nonjudgmental space where individuals can express emotions and explore patterns that hold them back. She emphasizes the courage required to begin change and accompanies clients through the steps toward greater balance, clearer relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Her practice also includes pre-marital counselling and focused work on attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, and other family-of-origin or relationship difficulties. Susan aims to create a nonjudgmental space where individuals can express emotions and explore patterns that hold them back. She emphasizes the courage required to begin change and accompanies clients through the steps toward greater balance, clearer relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic 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 issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Susan Mahachi have?
Susan Mahachi has 16 years of professional experience working with children, teenagers, and adults.
Is Susan Mahachi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an ACA credential, a professional counselling credential in Australia.
In which languages does Susan Mahachi provide therapy?
Susan provides therapy in English and Shona.
Where is Susan Mahachi located?
Susan is located in Australia.
How can I work with Susan Mahachi as my therapist?
You can work with Susan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Susan Mahachi work with international clients?
Susan Mahachi does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Susan Mahachi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take meaningful steps toward the life they want while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and issues with motivation or avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and is helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and improving intimacy and communication. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own experience, offering empathic listening and support so people can explore self-worth, confidence, and personal growth in a respectful, nonjudgmental way.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Susan works collaboratively with each person to choose or adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of techniques evolves as progress is made and as priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to access therapists from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain continuity of care, support relationship work, and provide ongoing guidance between sessions.