Counsellor & Couples Therapist

Qualifications

Diploma of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Linguistics)

Nika Cseh

About Nika

Nika is a compassionate and collaborative counsellor and couples therapist who values creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop insight, and work towards meaningful change.

Her approach is person-centred, recognising that each individual is the expert in their own life and possesses unique strengths and capacities for growth. Nika works with both individuals and couples, tailoring therapy to each client's unique circumstances, goals, and values.

Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Nika supports clients experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship difficulties, communication challenges, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck. Through curiosity, empathy, and practical strategies, she helps clients better understand themselves, strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and move towards a life that feels more aligned with their values.

Who Nika works with

Individuals (adolescents, young people, adults, older adults)
Couples
Adults navigating anxiety and stress
Life transitions
Relationship difficulties
Communication challenges
Emotional overwhelm
Personal growth and self-understanding

Approach to Individual Counselling

Nika works with teenagers, young adults, and adults experiencing a range of personal and emotional challenges. She provides a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, gain insight, and work towards meaningful change.

Using a person-centred and evidence-based approach, Nika tailors counselling to each client's unique needs and goals. She has a particular interest in supporting people experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and patterns that may be keeping them stuck.

Through empathy, curiosity, and practical strategies, Nika helps clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and move towards a life that feels more aligned with their values.

Approach to Couples Therapy

Nika supports couples navigating a range of relationship challenges, including communication difficulties, trust concerns, intimacy issues, life transitions, and blended family dynamics. She brings a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, recognising that every relationship is unique.

Working with couples at all stages of their relationship, Nika helps partners strengthen their connection, deepen understanding, and develop healthier ways of relating to one another.

Nika holds an Advanced Study Major in Couples and Relationship Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors.

She has completed professional workshops and training with leading experts including:

Drs John and Julie Gottman – 10 Core Principles for Couples and Couples Therapy Interventions: Transforming Outcomes with the Gottman Method
EFT and Polyvagal Theory in Practice
Getting Off to a Powerful Start in Couples Therapy

Nika is a registered practising counsellor and a member of the Australian Counselling Association (Member No. 25856).

Her therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based modalities including:

The Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment Theory

Nika Cseh (ABN 138 344 218 69) is an independent practitioner operating from the rooms of Melbourne Psychology & Counselling