Hamida Parkar , AASW

Hamida Parkar is an AASW social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. She welcomes honest conversation and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Her manner is calm and direct, and she offers support in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Hamida works from a practical, person-focused perspective. Sessions aim to help people notice what matters, build coping skills and make small changes that add up. She uses familiar talk-based methods alongside behavioural techniques so people can try new ways of responding to hard situations.

Her background includes work in crisis support and suicide prevention. That experience shapes how she listens for immediate safety needs and longer-term recovery goals. She has also provided counselling for people affected by abuse, domestic violence, depression and identity-related concerns.

Hamida trained in social work and holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Her formal learning includes a master of social work, and further study in trauma-informed practice and responses to sexual assault and domestic violence. She brings five years of clinical counselling experience alongside broader leadership in crisis services.

When meeting someone new she focuses on practical steps and collaborative planning. People can expect a mix of skills-building, clearer understanding of patterns, and support to manage crises and life transitions. Her aim is to help each person move toward greater confidence and stability at their own pace.

Working online with evidence-based approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-led steps despite difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people notice and alter unhelpful connection styles that affect current relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Hamida will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit best. This is a collaborative decision and approaches can be adjusted as work progresses.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversation, while phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching between sessions or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options add flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments.