- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Ali
Ali El-assad is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. He speaks English and Arabic and uses a straightforward, practical style in sessions.
Ali treats social anxiety and phobia among a range of concerns, and he helps people who feel overwhelmed by everyday pressures. He focuses on clear steps people can take between sessions to manage symptoms. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than academic or abstract.
In practice Ali asks about a person’s story and strengths first. He then helps set short-term goals and tests small changes to see what works. This can include learning new ways to handle stress, practising how to approach uncomfortable social situations, or building routines for sleep and mood.
He also supports people coping with relationship strain, grief, anger and life changes. When issues involve trauma, he works at a pace the person is comfortable with and pays attention to safety and readiness for difficult memories. He offers coaching-style guidance for career questions and life-purpose concerns.
People find the sessions practical and direct. Ali explains ideas in plain language and gives exercises to try between meetings. To start, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
Therapeutic techniques and how online sessions work
Ali draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. One common approach is behavioural practice - breaking difficult tasks into small steps and rehearsing them. This helps with social anxiety, phobias and avoidance by making exposure gradual and measurable.Another approach focuses on emotion regulation and problem-solving. It teaches simple strategies to manage strong feelings, improve sleep, and reduce impulsive reactions. This can be useful for anger, mood swings and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. Decisions about pace, techniques and homework are made together.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. Talk with the therapist through the booking process to learn which session lengths and formats are offered and what will suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Arabic
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions and related problems.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on small, testable steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is credentialed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.