- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- CBT techniques
About Hamida
Hamida Parkar is an AASW social worker with five years of clinical practice in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and motivation and self-esteem concerns. She speaks English, Hindi and Marathi, and uses a person-focused way of working to help clients name what feels hard.
Hamida draws on a range of approaches to suit each person’s needs. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name emotions and attachment patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support practical coping and clearer thinking.
Her background includes crisis support work and suicide prevention leadership. That experience informs how she responds when someone is in intense distress and helps her look beyond immediate problems to underlying patterns. She has formal qualifications in social work and post‑graduate training related to trauma, domestic violence and crisis work.
Sessions focus on talking through current problems, learning ways to manage stress and building small, achievable steps forward. Hamida pays attention to how past relationships and attachment issues affect present feelings and choices. She uses structured tools when they help and open discussion when that feels right.
People can expect straightforward conversation, practical strategies and regular review of goals. Hamida encourages clients to move at a pace they can manage while developing skills for coping with life changes and difficult emotions.
How EFT, ACT and attachment work in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and attachment patterns that shape how people respond to others and to stress. It can help when feelings are hard to put into words or when relational patterns keep recurring.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them, and clarifying values to guide small behavioural steps. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and decisions about life changes.
Attachment‑based approaches look at how early relationships influence current ways of relating and feeling. This can be helpful for understanding abandonment, attachment issues and family of origin concerns.
Finding the right approach is often part of therapy. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the person’s needs rather than sticking to a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check‑in appointments when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help some people maintain continuity of care while working on emotional awareness and behavioural changes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and self‑esteem issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for practical coping and emotional awareness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of direct clinical practice and additional years in crisis support and suicide prevention leadership.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia and holds a master’s degree in social work.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Marathi.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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