- Relationship focus
- Money and finance
- Mindfulness informed
About Samyr
Samyr Leal is a social worker who brings 21 years of experience supporting people through relationship strain, grief and anxiety. He speaks English and Portuguese and practises in Australia as an AASW social worker. He aims to be warm, honest and non-judgemental in sessions and helps people facing financial stress alongside other life pressures.
Samyr has worked with vulnerable people and families in both Australia and Brazil. He has experience in relationship centres, magistrates' courts, schools and with government and non-government agencies. That background informs practical support for people managing separation, parenting challenges or legal and social concerns.
In sessions he uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Jungian ideas. He also draws on client-centred and mindfulness ways of working to keep conversations grounded and focused on what matters to each person.
People can expect collaborative work that looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour, practical coping skills, and values-based goals. He also helps people talk through money and financial issues alongside anxiety, relationship conflict or grief.
Samyr frames counselling as a process of discovery and steady change. He aims to build stability and strengths, and to help people find steps they can take between sessions.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance and making decisions under stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with practical experiments to reduce worry and panic. That approach suits people wanting clear strategies for anxiety and impulsivity. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s experience and emphasizes empathy, listening and collaboration to build trust and self-awareness.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. Samyr will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques across ACT, CBT and client-centred work. The plan can change as therapy progresses to match what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy should be confirmed before booking, as session formats are not specified here. If online sessions are offered, they can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss available formats and scheduling when you start so sessions fit your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Samyr help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and parenting. He also supports people facing issues like shame, impulsivity and money and financial issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centred warmth with structured approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The work often mixes practical skills, values-focused goals and reflective conversation.
How long has he been practising?
He has 21 years of experience working with vulnerable people and families in Australia and Brazil across courts, relationship centres and community agencies.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside Australia see him?
He is not currently seeing international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with Samyr?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.