- Family conflict
- Grief and loss
- Eating concerns
About Tara
Tara Unadkat is an AASW social worker and counsellor in Australia with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing family conflict, grief, eating concerns, parenting pressures and coping with major life changes, including carers and those affected by adoption or blended family issues.
Tara has worked in hospitals, community health and mental health settings as well as running a private practice. That background means she is used to supporting people through complex situations like chronic illness, cancer, bereavement and co-morbidity. She also helps with body image, control issues and communication problems.
In sessions she uses practical approaches to help build confidence and resilience. Tara draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to teach skills for managing difficult thoughts and strong emotions. She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to focus on relationships and what feels important to each person.
Tara describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens to what matters most, then helps people try specific skills and strategies. She explains things plainly and aims to make tasks manageable between sessions.
People who come for help can expect goal-focused conversations, skills practice and gradual steps to face worries or social challenges. She also supports parents, carers and those dealing with separation or domestic violence-related strain. To begin, readers are asked to use the site button to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for managing ongoing worry and big life choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, which can reduce the hold of anxiety or strong emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how relationships shape reactions and can help people improve communication and sense of safety within relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Tara will discuss what matters to the person, try methods that match their goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process means techniques are chosen based on needs, preferences and what is proving useful in sessions.
If you are considering online sessions, check the site to confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people find phone sessions need less bandwidth, while video sessions allow guided exercises and role-plays. Confirm the current session options when you schedule so the format suits practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Tara help with?
She works with family conflict, grief, eating and parenting issues, plus coping with life changes and carer stress.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods including CBT, ACT and DBT alongside attachment and client-centred ideas.
How much experience does she have?
Tara has 16 years of professional experience in hospitals, community health, mental health settings and private practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker and counsellor based in Australia.
Can I work with her if I live outside Australia?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English to people in Australia.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by viewing the online therapy options on the site.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.