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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness methods
- Grief and parenting
About Samyr
AASW social worker with 21 years' experience. Samyr Leal helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, grief and parenting using practical, evidence-informed methods.
Samyr has worked in Australia and Brazil supporting vulnerable individuals and families. He has experience in relationship centres, magistrates' courts, schools, government and non-government agencies. Much of his work has involved social issues such as mental illness, homelessness, legal matters and relationship conflict.
In clinical work he focuses on concrete problems like panic attacks, communication breakdowns, separation and divorce, money problems and difficulties with attachment or abandonment. He also addresses body image, guilt and shame, isolation and questions about life purpose. Sessions aim to make difficult topics clearer and more manageable.
His methods include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Jungian approaches. He also uses mindfulness and narrative ideas in counselling and group work. Those methods inform practical skills, behavioural changes and reflective exploration.
Samyr speaks English and Portuguese. His work combines direct skill-building with reflective discussion about patterns and meaning. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward them while tolerating difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for chronic anxiety, avoidance and questions about life purpose.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used for panic attacks, anxiety, mood problems and practical coping skills.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an open, non-directive conversation where the person’s experience guides the work. It supports reflection on relationships, grief and identity questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samyr will discuss methods and try different ways of working based on a person’s goals, preferences and what proves most useful. The choice of approach is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, allow a shorter check-in when needed and remove travel time. Think about practical benefits such as quieter surroundings, saved commuting and simpler scheduling when considering online work with this counsellor.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Samyr works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and parenting concerns. He also focuses on problems such as panic attacks, attachment and abandonment issues.
What approaches does he use in sessions?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian ideas, along with mindfulness and narrative techniques.
How long has he practised?
He has 21 years of experience working in Australia and Brazil across agencies, courts and educational settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.