Mariam BaroudiAASW

Mariam Baroudi is an AASW counsellor with 25 years' experience working in Australian health and community settings. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and major life changes. Her style is warm and practical, and she focuses on achievable steps people can use between sessions.

She has worked in hospitals, community health services, schools and private practice, which gives her a broad view of the challenges people meet at different life stages. Mariam uses a person-centred way of working that keeps each person's goals at the centre of the conversation. She also draws on strength-based ideas that look for existing skills and resources the person already has.

Cognitive behavioural approaches form part of her work when that fits the client's needs. This helps people notice thought and behaviour patterns and try small, manageable changes. Sessions are tailored to pace, priorities and practical goals rather than a fixed programme.

Mariam aims to help people build skills for coping and long-term wellbeing. She talks through emotional patterns, supports practical problem solving, and helps with parenting strategies when those issues are brought to therapy. The emphasis is on helping people use what works for them in everyday life.

People who choose Mariam often want a calm, collaborative space to sort out next steps. She values empathy, respect and a clear focus on what a person wants to achieve.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based ways of working mentioned in Mariam's profile include person-centred methods and cognitive behavioural ideas. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting your experience back and helping you set goals that matter to you. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thoughts and actions and support practical steps to change unhelpful habits.

She also uses strength-based thinking which helps people identify the skills and resources they already have and build on them. Together these approaches suit people who want both understanding and concrete strategies for coping, parenting or navigating life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mariam will talk with you about what you want to achieve and suggest methods that match your needs and preferences. Over the first few sessions you can see what fits and adjust the plan as you go.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also offer a way to keep continuity of care across different life stages while you work on practical goals.