S M M A Sayem, AASW - Therapist in Australia

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and attachment
ACT and CBT approaches

About S

S M M A Sayem is an AASW social worker with nine years of experience supporting people with mental health concerns in Australia. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting concerns and coping with life changes. He also helps people with self-esteem, motivation, addiction concerns and emotional regulation difficulties.

Sayem uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He uses acceptance and commitment principles to help people clarify what matters to them and take manageable steps in that direction.

Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationships and patterns that repeat across different connections. He includes client-centred listening so people’s priorities steer each session. Therapy plans often mix skill building, behaviour changes and short exercises to try between sessions.

He offers support for grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD-related challenges, bipolar mood concerns and body-image or eating issues. He also works with people from LGBT communities and those facing caregiving or compassion-fatigue stress. Sessions can include relapse prevention for substance concerns and practical strategies for sleep and activity planning.

Sayem speaks English, Bengali and Hindi. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions. Online work with ACT might include short experiential exercises and goal-setting that you practise between sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is about identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and online sessions often use homework tasks such as activity scheduling and thought records to build new routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sayem will discuss options with each client and together decide which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as you learn what helps most.

If you want to use online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy study or work day, shorter check-in appointments, and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to use worksheets or digital exercises during the meeting, which supports the CBT and ACT-style tasks commonly used in his practice.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily 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 issues Communication problems Control 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 issuesImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice 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

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Bengali, Hindi

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addiction, grief and many life-change challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as CBT, ACT and attachment-based ideas combined with client-centred listening.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of clinical experience working with people on mental health and personal growth concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.

Can people outside Australia work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

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