- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Ali
Ali El-assad is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of experience. He works with young adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and motivation. He also supports people facing depression, relationship difficulties, addictions and career uncertainty.
Ali uses straightforward conversation to map what is most pressing. He treats practical problems like sleeping and eating difficulties, anger and coping with life changes alongside longer standing issues such as attachment, intimacy and grief. He recognises each person brings strengths and past coping that can be used in therapy.
Sessions are focused on helping people set clear goals and try small, doable changes between meetings. Ali talks through strategies for managing panic, improving concentration, and reducing unhelpful routines. He also works with more complex concerns such as bipolar challenges, ADHD-related problems and first responder stress.
He pays attention to relationship patterns, communication problems and the ways shame or guilt can hold people back. Additional areas he supports include immigration-related stress, infidelity, jealousy and forgiveness. Ali is able to work in English and Arabic.
Practical details are discussed at first contact. He notes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for people beginning this work.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Ali uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach is cognitive-behavioural style work which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours; this is useful for anxiety, stress and low mood. Another approach emphasises stabilising routines and coping strategies for sleep, eating and mood regulation, which suits people dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms or ADHD-related disruption.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals, and adapt methods as those goals evolve. This is a shared process that looks at what has helped before and what might be realistic now.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study, shift work or a busy job by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care while living in different parts of Australia, but check the available formats when you schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions and career issues.
How would he approach therapy sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using conversation to map priorities and try small changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar challenges and first responder stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is credentialed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages does he speak?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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