Tasneem Fataar , AASW

Tasneem Fataar is an AASW social worker who combines practical talking therapies with flexible, person-focused planning. She frames sessions around what matters most to each client and adapts the approach as needs change. Tasneem aims to create a non-judgemental space where people feel heard and respected.

She commonly works with stress, anxiety and depression, and also helps with relationship concerns and self-esteem. Career questions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues are part of her practice, along with sleep and eating difficulties. Tasneem has an interest in matters often raised by women and by LGBTQ clients.

Tasneem uses a mix of evidence-informed methods. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps with symptoms and thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based change and managing difficult emotions. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas to strengthen relationships and emotional safety.

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical steps. Tasneem will work with a person to build coping skills, manage overwhelming feelings, and break problems into manageable tasks. She adjusts the pace and tools to suit each person's circumstances.

She has five years' experience practising in Australia and offers sessions in English. Tasneem provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose a format that fits their routine. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people live in line with their values while accepting difficult feelings. It can be useful when someone wants to move forward despite anxiety, loss or low mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections and emotional responses.

Tasneem treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has worked before, then agree on a way of working together. That means methods can be adjusted over time if needs change or a different focus is needed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, follow-up, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options aim to make counselling more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life for people in Australia.