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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Mariam
AASW social worker with 25 years' experience. Mariam Baroudi supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She works with individuals from varied backgrounds and draws on long experience in clinical and community settings across Melbourne and other services.
She trained and worked in hospitals, community health, schools and private practice. That range gives her a practical view of everyday pressures parents and adults face. She uses person-centred and strength-based ideas alongside cognitive behavioural approaches to address symptoms and routines that get in the way of daily life.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps. Mariam helps people identify what is working, what is not, and which small changes might reduce stress or improve confidence. She uses evidence-based techniques to help with grief, motivation and adjusting after separation or major life changes.
Where parenting is a concern she supports parents to manage worries, boundary questions and communication difficulties. Her work also covers family of origin issues, communication problems, control issues and multicultural concerns.
Mariam emphasises collaborative planning. She aims to set goals you can measure over time and to teach skills you can use between sessions. Her AASW credential means she is an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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Approaches used and how online sessions work
She draws on person-centred practice, which focuses on the person’s perspective and priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a non-directive space to talk through feelings, decisions or family concerns.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change everyday routines. Those techniques suit stress, anxiety, low mood, confidence work and practical coping after loss or separation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mariam will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on goals, preferences and how they prefer to work. The process is collaborative and may combine different techniques over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit meetings into a busy week, allow a quicker check-in during a work break, or avoid travel time. They can also make it easier to continue work while managing relocations or other life changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and multicultural concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice uses person-centred and strength-based ideas alongside cognitive behavioural approaches. Sessions emphasise practical steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in hospitals, community health services, schools and private practice. That background informs a practical approach to common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on location and the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. That process creates an initial appointment and matches needs to approach.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.