S M M A Sayem, AASW

S M M A Sayem is an AASW-accredited social worker who helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addiction and low mood. He writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps that can be used between sessions. Sayem speaks English, Bengali and Hindi and draws on nine years of clinical experience in Australia.

He uses straightforward strategies to boost motivation, confidence and emotional regulation. That includes activity scheduling, behavioural activation, sleep hygiene, mindfulness and relaxation techniques. He also offers relapse prevention work for people managing substance or alcohol misuse.

Therapy with Sayem centres on listening first, then making small, realistic plans together. He frames clients as the experts in their own lives and supports them to build on their strengths. Sessions aim to produce clear steps you can try before the next meeting.

Sayem draws on several evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based methods. He blends those with interpersonal strategies to address relationship concerns and grief. The focus is on practical tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

If you are navigating coping with life changes, parenting stress, ADHD, body image or issues tied to identity and sexuality, Sayem offers structured help and coaching. He works with a wide range of concerns, including compassion fatigue and chronic illness, using collaborative planning and positive listening to help people move forward.

How Sayem adapts therapy approaches for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to allow difficult thoughts and feelings without being led by them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and people coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviours through homework and practical exercises, which suits mood, anxiety and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can help with relationship concerns, grief and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT and attachment ideas into a tailored plan that is reviewed as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make regular practice and homework easier to manage between meetings. When arranging sessions, discuss which format and rhythm best fit everyday life and current commitments.