- Practical goal setting
- Trauma aware support
- Multilingual sessions
About S
S M M A Sayem is an AASW social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. He works with individuals who are dealing with grief, parenting pressures, addiction concerns, or the effects of trauma and abuse. Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi to suit different language needs.
Sayem focuses on practical, step-by-step work. He listens and helps clients use their own strengths to make changes. Early sessions often clarify what matters most and set small goals that fit everyday life.
He uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to suit each person. That can mean practising new ways to respond to strong emotions, building routines that support mood, or learning skills to steady relationships.
Over nine years Sayem has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including bipolar symptoms, ADHD, eating and body image problems, and caregiver stress. He also offers relapse prevention work for substance and alcohol misuse and coaching around life or career transitions.
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Clients can expect practical strategies alongside space to reflect on difficult experiences. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small, committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviours to improve mood and daily routines; it often includes activity scheduling and behavioural activation for depression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that feel workable for the person. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is needed. They also make it possible to keep continuity of care during relocations or schedule changes. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt ACT and CBT techniques for remote work, using exercises, activity plans and thought records that clients complete between appointments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns are addressed?
Services cover stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem and parenting pressures, among other areas.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, goal setting, and step-by-step strategies that can be used between sessions.
How much clinical experience does this counsellor have?
This counsellor has nine years of professional experience supporting people with mental health and life challenges.
What credentials does the therapist hold and where are they based?
The therapist is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is located in Australia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking by checking the scheduling options, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How does the subscription and cost system work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.