S M M A Sayem, AASW - Therapist in Australia

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy

About S

S M M A Sayem is an AASW-accredited social worker with nine years of experience working in Australia. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction concerns and other life changes. He offers sessions in English, Bengali and Hindi.

Sayem uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods that focus on feelings, relationships and practical skills. He helps people name difficult emotions and understand how those feelings shape behaviour. Sessions often include discussion, behavioural tasks and skill building tailored to immediate concerns.

His work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside cognitive and client-centred tools. That means time is spent on emotions, values and attachments as well as thinking patterns and everyday coping strategies. He may use activity scheduling, relaxation techniques and mindfulness exercises where they fit.

People consult him for a wide range of issues including grief, parenting stress, ADHD, body image and chronic illness. He also offers support for relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care topics, and issues related to kink and alternative sexual culture. Practical relapse prevention and motivational work are part of his support for substance and alcohol misuse.

Sessions focus on collaborative planning and clear next steps. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first appointment. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and how they shape relationships and behaviour. It is often used when people struggle to put feelings into words or when relationship patterns feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasises values and committed action, helping people notice thoughts and move toward meaningful goals despite difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current attachment patterns affect present relationships and coping, and it helps people understand and change those interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sayem will discuss what methods fit a person's needs and goals and will try approaches collaboratively rather than imposing a single model. That helps tailor sessions to what works in practice and what the person prefers.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time and allow sessions in different locations. For some people, phone-only sessions use less bandwidth and can be a simpler option, while video sessions allow non-verbal cues to be seen. He uses tools from EFT, ACT and attachment work to shape online sessions so they stay focused and practical.

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 Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depression Post-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 Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English, Bengali, Hindi

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions and many related concerns listed in his profile.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses emotionally focused work combined with ACT and attachment-based approaches, along with CBT and client-centred methods for practical skills and thinking patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience as an Australian social worker accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He works in Australia and holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers, shown as AASW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, Bengali and Hindi.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does the subscription cost structure work?

Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

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

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