- Stress and anxiety support
- Grief and loss help
- Communication skills work
About Syeda
Syeda "Tahira" Tirmazi is an ACA counsellor in Australia with seven years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She also addresses issues such as communication problems, control struggles, workplace stress and social anxiety and phobia.
Tahira sees the person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on practical conversation and small steps people can try between sessions. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping someone feel more able to manage everyday pressures.
In sessions she talks through what has been happening, which patterns are getting in the way, and what change might look like. She helps people practise ways to respond differently to stress and nervousness. She also supports people facing separation, feelings of guilt or shame, and the lasting effects of trauma.
Tahira is used to helping people who feel isolated or stuck find clearer priorities and small achievable goals. She pays attention to how relationships and work life affect wellbeing, and she helps people build skills to communicate more directly. She supports exploration of life purpose and coping with major life changes.
She offers sessions in English, Hindi and Urdu. People who want to begin can follow the online matching process to book an initial session and see which practical steps suit their situation.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques help with anxiety and social fear. Cognitive-style approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in everyday situations to reduce distress and avoidant behaviour. Behavioural-based strategies focus on gradual, repeated exposure to feared situations to build confidence and reduce avoidance over time.Other useful methods include skills-based coaching for communication and stress management. These teach concrete tools such as breathing or problem-solving steps that people can use between sessions to manage pressure and workplace stress. These approaches are commonly used for grief-related difficulties, relationship problems and issues with guilt or shame.
Finding the right mix of strategies is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that suit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they will review what helps and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss available formats during the matching process to pick what fits daily life and scheduling constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and life changes, including workplace issues and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical conversation and small, testable steps. She works through current patterns and simple strategies to manage stress and nervousness.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.