Rima Alkadamani

Rima Alkadamani – or Mimi, as many know me –  and after two decades working as a caseworker and project officer within government and non-profit organisations. I felt it was time for something different.

I wanted to move beyond the limitations of bureaucracy and create a space where care feels more personal, more connected, and more human. Mimicares was born from that vision. I have finally found my place where I can help individuals and families feel seen, supported, and empowered.

 

I was first drawn to counselling and therapy because of a chance encounter with an inspiring lecturer who saw something in me that I hadn’t yet recognised.

 

Through kindness, empathy, and compassion, I have embraced my role in helping people navigate their own challenges, fostering hope and resilience in their lives. I have always envisioned a practice where I could now offer individualised care – one that priorities compassion, connection, and meaningful support. That vision has now become Mimicares, a space dedicated to helping individuals and families on their journey toward healing and growth.

 

 I hold a Bachelor of Health Science with a concentration in Behavioural and Social Science, alongside a graduate Diploma in Counselling university level. Additionally, I have successfully completed the Advanced Certificate in Child-Centered Play Therapy and I am duly registered with both the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA).

 

This academic and professional foundation equips me with specialised knowledge and a profound understanding of evidence-based methodologies vital for nurturing and advancing children’s development.

 

Therapeutic approaches I use include: 

• Play Therapy – using play to support emotional and behavioural needs in children and strengthen family connections

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – to build emotional regulation, resilience, and communication skills

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – focusing on values-based living and gentle growth, even through life’s challenges.

Therapy focus areas:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Behavioural Issues

• General life challenges

• Trauma

• Learning difficulties

• Chronic health

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