- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Malinda
Malinda Um is an AASW social worker with eight years' clinical experience in Australia. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and major life changes, and with those feeling overwhelmed or disconnected during early adulthood transitions.
She commonly supports people managing stress, compassion fatigue and relationship or family concerns. Malinda also addresses issues such as grief, parenting pressures, anger and career uncertainty. Her practice includes work around attachment, abandonment and blended family concerns.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses therapies that focus on patterns of thinking and behaviour and on strengthening relationships. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns, build emotional regulation skills, and try approaches that can be used day to day.
Malinda draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based and Narrative approaches, and solution-focused ideas. She describes therapy as a place to practise different ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings rather than only talking about them.
She has experience with cross-cultural issues, identity and intergenerational family patterns. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered within Australia. International clients are not accepted.
Practical matters such as cost vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first session through the online options button.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck when life transitions create uncertainty.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It includes practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build skills for managing stress and depressive patterns.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting. It helps people understand patterns in relationships and practice new ways of relating to others and themselves.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and make decisions together based on a person's goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Sessions often combine parts of different approaches rather than sticking to one method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shifts and busy weeks, and may allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling. Speak with the service when arranging your first appointment to confirm the formats available and what will fit your routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, and common early-adulthood pressures like career and identity questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on identifying patterns, building regulation skills, and trying concrete strategies in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including burnout and major life changes.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia book sessions?
International clients are not accepted; sessions are offered within Australia only.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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