- Blended family issues
- Trauma informed techniques
- Mindfulness and CBT
About S
S M M A Sayem is an AASW social worker with nine years of experience based in Australia. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. He also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, eating concerns, ADHD and blended family issues.
He uses evidence-informed methods and focuses on practical steps. Sessions often include activity scheduling, behavioural activation and sleep hygiene work. He also teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction and relaxation techniques for calmer day-to-day coping.
Sayem combines interpersonal work with skills training. That means talking through relationship patterns and practising concrete skills for emotional regulation and conflict management. He offers relapse prevention strategies for substance or alcohol misuse and goal-oriented support for career transitions.
His approach is trauma-aware and culturally sensitive. He emphasises positive listening and collaborative planning so each plan fits a person’s life. He sees clients as experts in their own story and helps them use their strengths to move forward.
Sessions are practical and focused on actionable steps. Clients leave with simple strategies they can try between meetings. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take practical steps aligned with those values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and helps people understand how early connection styles affect current relationships. It can be helpful for relationship strain and loyalty or trust issues.Finding the right approach is often part of the work. Sayem will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can combine skills training, values work and interpersonal exploration as needed, and this is reviewed together over the first few meetings.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, or remove the need to travel. Practical benefits include access from different locations within Australia, more flexible scheduling, and the ability to continue therapy when routines change. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt exercises, send simple between-session tasks, and coach practical skills that translate into everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Bengali, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, trauma and addiction, among other concerns including blended family issues.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses practical, evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, DBT skills, ACT and attachment-based methods and focuses on skill-building and interpersonal work.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working in mental health and social work settings in Australia.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises from Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.