Dipti Vira, PACFA

Dipti Vira is a psychotherapist and counsellor with ten years' experience across clinical, hospital and private practice settings in India, Singapore and Australia. She is PACFA registered and offers individual therapy in English, Gujarati and Hindi. Dipti aims to help people take the first step toward change with calm support and practical guidance.

Dipti works with people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Her practice pays attention to issues such as attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and isolation.

Her approach is client-centred and adaptable. Dipti draws on evidence-based techniques and tailors interventions to each person's needs and cultural background. Sessions focus on building emotional resilience and clearer communication.

In sessions she uses straightforward conversation, targeted strategies and hands-on skills people can use between meetings. She aims to make sessions feel manageable and relevant to day-to-day life. Dipti supports people to set realistic goals and notice small changes over time.

People from diverse backgrounds may find her style warm and practical. She encourages those who are unsure about therapy to start with a short conversation and see if the approach fits their needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Dipti uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cognitive approaches help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Person-centred work focuses on listening, understanding and supporting a person's own goals and strengths. Clinical hypnosis involves guided relaxation and imagery to address habits, stress and some pain-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals, needs and preferences. This decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as progress continues.

The biography did not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy days, reduces travel time and makes checking in easier during work breaks. Telephone or video sessions can suit different needs - phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited and video can help with face-to-face rapport. Discuss format preferences with the therapist when you arrange your first session to find what works best.