Hamida Parkar, AASW

Hamida Parkar is an AASW-accredited social worker with five years' clinical experience in Australia. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions and issues with self-esteem. She speaks English, Hindi and Marathi.

Hamida uses practical, evidence-informed methods. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters most to the client and making small, manageable changes. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-informed work.

She has an established background in crisis support and suicide prevention. That experience shapes how she responds to sudden or complex problems, helping people stabilise and plan next steps. Her work also includes counselling for domestic and family violence, and for people processing loss or separation.

Hamida aims to work in a collaborative way. Clients can expect clear, respectful conversations about patterns, coping skills and practical options. The emphasis is on building day-to-day strategies rather than abstract theory.

Her training includes a Masters in Social Work and certificates in trauma-informed practice and responding to sexual assault and domestic violence. She has held roles mentoring and supervising in crisis services and in counselling settings.

For someone in a blended household, she can help with communication problems, loyalty conflicts and adjusting to new family roles. People who prefer one of the languages she speaks can request sessions in English, Hindi or Marathi.