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Hamida Parkar, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - stress and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-focused work
About Hamida
Hamida Parkar is an AASW social worker with five years of therapy experience in Australia. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She speaks English, Hindi and Marathi and offers straightforward practical support for people facing difficult life events.
Hamida uses evidence-based methods alongside humanistic and narrative work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. Attachment-Based and client-centred ideas inform how she helps people understand relationship patterns and emotional needs.
Sessions focus on clear steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Hamida helps clients recognise patterns, try small experiments, and build coping skills for stress, anger, eating issues and addiction concerns. She also supports people dealing with relationship problems, intimacy matters, and family-related conflict.
Her background includes leadership in suicide prevention and crisis support, plus several years of front-line counselling work. That experience shapes a practical approach to crisis moments and ongoing recovery. Training includes a Master of Social Work and certificates in trauma-informed practice and responding to sexual assault and domestic violence.
People who choose Hamida can expect a collaborative, structured process that looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviour together. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and practical arrangements to make sure they fit your needs.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Hamida commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions so people can try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which focuses on values and what matters to the client. ACT encourages people to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and to take actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions and intimacy issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hamida will discuss your goals and preferences and together decide which combination of methods to try. This collaborative planning means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into work, caregiving or study routines. They can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or let people avoid travel on busy days. Ask about language options and any practical arrangements when you book.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and self-esteem issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is evidence-informed and practical, using CBT and ACT techniques alongside client-centred and attachment ideas.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of therapy experience plus leadership experience in suicide prevention and crisis support.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Marathi.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.