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- Trauma aware
- Practical tools
- Multilingual support
About S
S M M A Sayem is an AASW counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout from trauma. He works plainly and directly, listening carefully and helping people build small, practical steps to feel steadier. Sessions are conducted in English, Bengali and Hindi to suit different speakers.
Sayem uses everyday strategies you can try between sessions. He may suggest simple routines like activity scheduling, sleep hygiene, and relaxation practices. He also uses mindfulness tools and behavioural activation to lift low mood and increase motivation over time.
Relationship strain, parenting pressures and issues like addiction or grief are part of his caseload. He supports people working through self-esteem problems, anger and life transitions while paying attention to cultural context and past trauma. He also has experience with ADHD, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to chronic health conditions.
His style is collaborative and non-judgemental. Expect practical goals, clear plans and regular check-ins on what is working. He frames clients as the expert on their life and helps them use their strengths to reach those goals.
With nine years of experience, Sayem blends evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy. That mix helps tailor support to each person’s needs rather than applying a single method.
Sayem uses everyday strategies you can try between sessions. He may suggest simple routines like activity scheduling, sleep hygiene, and relaxation practices. He also uses mindfulness tools and behavioural activation to lift low mood and increase motivation over time.
Relationship strain, parenting pressures and issues like addiction or grief are part of his caseload. He supports people working through self-esteem problems, anger and life transitions while paying attention to cultural context and past trauma. He also has experience with ADHD, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to chronic health conditions.
His style is collaborative and non-judgemental. Expect practical goals, clear plans and regular check-ins on what is working. He frames clients as the expert on their life and helps them use their strengths to reach those goals.
With nine years of experience, Sayem blends evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy. That mix helps tailor support to each person’s needs rather than applying a single method.
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How approaches like ACT and attachment work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, low mood and motivation by teaching simple exercises to shift focus toward meaningful activity.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand how they connect, respond to conflict and seek support, which can ease relationship stress and improve emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels useful, then adapt methods to fit those needs in collaboration. This keeps sessions relevant and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also permit phone-only or lower-bandwidth options depending on what the service offers, which can help on days when being on camera or travelling is difficult.
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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
See below
Languages
English, Bengali, Hindi
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-esteem and grief. He also works with addiction, anger, bipolar symptoms and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and goal-focused with practical steps between sessions. He listens reflectively and builds clear plans using exercises such as activity scheduling and relaxation techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience supporting people with mental health and personal growth goals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.