- Evidence-based methods
- Trauma aware approach
- Multilingual support
About S
S M M A Sayem is an AASW-accredited social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He works with individuals facing parenting challenges, grief, addiction issues and the effects of trauma. Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi to suit different needs.
Sayem focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He listens, maps out priorities and builds simple plans like activity scheduling and sleep hygiene. He also uses mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce intense emotions and support daily coping.
His background includes nine years working in mental health and social work settings across Australia. That experience informs his trauma-aware and culturally sensitive approach. He draws on evidence-based methods to address mood, motivation and behaviour patterns without assuming one single path fits everyone.
In sessions Sayem aims for clear, collaborative goals. He helps people identify strengths, set achievable steps and use relapse prevention tools when substance use is involved. The emphasis is on small, measurable changes that add up over time.
People meet him for help with body image concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue and long-term health challenges like chronic pain or illness. He supports those adapting to life changes and managing emotional regulation, always tailoring plans to the person sitting in front of him.
Sayem focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He listens, maps out priorities and builds simple plans like activity scheduling and sleep hygiene. He also uses mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce intense emotions and support daily coping.
His background includes nine years working in mental health and social work settings across Australia. That experience informs his trauma-aware and culturally sensitive approach. He draws on evidence-based methods to address mood, motivation and behaviour patterns without assuming one single path fits everyone.
In sessions Sayem aims for clear, collaborative goals. He helps people identify strengths, set achievable steps and use relapse prevention tools when substance use is involved. The emphasis is on small, measurable changes that add up over time.
People meet him for help with body image concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue and long-term health challenges like chronic pain or illness. He supports those adapting to life changes and managing emotional regulation, always tailoring plans to the person sitting in front of him.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
AASW · Australia
Languages
English, Bengali, Hindi
How his approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small actions that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression and coping when life shifts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours by teaching straightforward tools like activity scheduling and behavioural experiments to improve mood and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they connect with others, which can be useful for relationship stress and attachment issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods together to see what fits. Plans are reviewed and adjusted over time rather than fixed from the outset.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, or arranging sessions without travel time. They also let people use tools like guided breathing exercises or activity planning from home and can make it simpler to involve multilingual support when needed. Appropriately qualified therapists will help tailor session length and structure to what works best for each person.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, grief, eating and body image concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining listening with goal setting, activity scheduling, mindfulness and relaxation exercises to support day-to-day coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in mental health and social work roles across Australia, drawing on that background to inform his approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.