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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Ali
PACFA counsellor Ali El-assad has six years of professional experience in Australia. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions and relationship issues. Sessions are delivered in English and Arabic and use evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Ali treats a broad range of life problems including grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career questions and coping with change. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar symptoms and complex relational concerns such as communication problems, infidelity and jealousy. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, avoidant and antisocial personality patterns, and BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture.
His approach starts from the view that each person is the expert on their own story. He works collaboratively to identify strengths and practical steps that reduce distress. In sessions he helps people clarify goals, build coping skills and plan behaviours that fit their everyday life.
Ali uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques rather than jargon. He aims for short, clear tasks between sessions when these are helpful. This can include skills practice, behaviour experiments, or structured reflection exercises.
People who choose him can expect direct conversation about the problems they bring. He encourages small, manageable changes and checks progress regularly. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the service's sign-up flow to schedule an initial meeting.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Ali uses evidence-based techniques to address symptoms and everyday problems. One approach focuses on skill building - learning practical coping strategies for anxiety, sleep problems or anger and practising them between sessions. Another common approach targets trauma and relationship issues by helping people track patterns, name reactions and try different ways of responding in relationships and intimacy-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences. That means discussing what helps, trying methods in session, and adjusting the plan based on how things go.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it practical to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments. Appropriately qualified therapists can help clients use these options to keep steady momentum toward their goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a collaborative, practical approach that identifies strengths and sets small, achievable steps between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients book with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.