Amira Shah
Master’s in Counselling Psychology
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
8+ Years of Experience
About Amira Shah
Amira Shah is a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in supporting women through complex mental health challenges. She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has worked extensively at a women’s centre, offering therapy to survivors of physical abuse, sexual assault, PTSD, and human trafficking. Amy owns her practice, Empathetic Counselling & Psychotherapy (ECP), and is committed to continuing her support for women.
At Hola Health, she provides online therapy sessions to women across Australia, offering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and person-centred care. With training in evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, TF-CBT, ACT, and more, Amira creates a safe space for healing, personal growth, and self-discovery.
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Trauma recovery & PTSD
- Sexual assault & abuse
- Anxiety & life transitions
- Self-esteem & identity
- Boundary setting & communication
- EMDR therapy
- Women’s mental health
- Mindfulness and self-compassion practices
Qualifications & Accreditation
Master’s in Counselling Psychology
Advanced training in:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals – Harvard Medical School, Boston
Member – Professional counselling and psychotherapy associations in Australia