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Meet Esther
Hello! Thank you for dropping by. My name is Esther; I am a qualified social worker by profession with an extensive experience in providing support through counseling via telehealth. As a migrant, I understand firsthand the unique pressures of moving to a new country, adapting to new cultures, and balancing study, work and family. I provide a safe, empathic and holistic space;
I provide online counselling for international students and individuals via secure telehealth so you can access support from the comfort of your home wherever you are in Australia.
My approach is warm, empathic
and culturally sensitive focused on helping you feeling supported, understood and equipped to manage the challenges of your daily life.
I work with :
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Individuals who face traumatic challenges such a as immigration trauma, cultural identity, crisis trauma, childhood trauma.
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Individuals experiencing stress, anxiety.
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Persons being impacted or experiencing domestic violence.
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International students who are experiencing, homesickness, culture shock, self-doubt, academic demands,pressure from family expectations in country of origin.
I have had the opportunity to work in both NGOS and mental health government settings. I have had the privilege of supporting individuals from different cultural background. I am a member of Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
I am based in Perth, Australia. I speak fluent English and Swahili .
My qualifications Include:
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Bachelor of Social work
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Certificate in Business
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Diploma of Business
It is my joy and fulfillment to provide a space, help you walk the journey, find clarity as you meet your goal to find your light along your path.
My commitment and mission in practice are always to hold the highest ethical and professional practice.
Ready to start?
Book a free 10 minutes consultation today.

Why
"Miale"?
Miale is a Swahili word which means rays of light.
As you navigate life's difficult challenges, here at Miale we will endeavor to work with you to bring out the light in you that will help illuminate your path.

My therapeutic approach
Person centered
As a CaLD person in the counselling space, I utilize person-centered approach to support people in their life curves resulting to self-actualization. I know from firsthand experience how taxing it can be to be alone and navigate a new country. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to talk through your thoughts and feelings and support you with various issues such as, family and domestic violence, sexual assault, anxiety, historical childhood abuse and depression.
Integrative
As a social worker and counsellor, I draw from different therapeutic approaches to help provide support to individuals based on each need and presentation. These approaches are Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy and trauma informed therapy, solution focused, empowerment approach among others.

Think I may be the counsellor for you?
I am available for a free 10 -minute introductory call to answer your question and see how I can best support you and at the same time see if we would work well together.

" If we share our story
with someone who
responds to empathy and
understanding, shame cannot survive."
Brene Brown, Daring Greatly