S M M A Sayem, AASW | Therapist in Australia

Focused on actionable steps
AASW social worker
Speaks English Bengali Hindi

About S

S M M A Sayem is an AASW social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strains. He speaks English, Bengali and Hindi and brings nine years of practice to conversations about everyday struggles. Sayem aims to make sessions straightforward and practical for people under pressure.

He focuses on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon. Clients can expect breathing and relaxation exercises, activity planning, and ways to build motivation and self-esteem. He also offers relapse prevention strategies for people dealing with substance or alcohol misuse.

Sayem uses approaches that honour a person's story and cultural background. He prioritises listening and building a collaborative plan that fits each person’s life. This includes working on emotional regulation, sleep routines, and coping with life transitions.

People bring many kinds of concerns, including trauma, grief, parenting stress, ADHD-related challenges, codependency and issues around sexuality and identity. Sayem approaches these matters with trauma-informed and culturally aware methods, while tailoring strategies to what each person finds useful.

Sessions aim to turn insight into action. Together the therapist and client set small, achievable tasks and review progress each visit. The practical focus helps people move towards clearer goals and steadier day-to-day coping.

Sayem invites those ready to start to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment according to availability. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort to build skills and improve wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills such as activity scheduling and behavioural activation to improve mood and day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. That process is collaborative, so plans can change as needs become clearer during therapy.

Please confirm available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins where needed, and reduce travel time. It can also support continuity during life changes and help people practise skills in their everyday environment. Appropriately qualified professionals can adapt ACT or CBT techniques to an online setting, focusing on practical tools and small steps that transfer to daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife 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

Listed on profile

Languages

English, Bengali, Hindi

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties. Additional areas include addiction, grief, codependency and parenting-related strain.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

Sessions are practical and collaborative with an emphasis on listening. Expect skill-building like activity planning, relaxation and problem-solving tools.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working with mental health and personal growth concerns.

What qualifications and location are listed?

The profile shows AASW which indicates accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers, and the therapist is based in Australia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I do to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.