Najma Haja Alaudeen , AASW

Najma Haja Alaudeen is a compassionate AASW-qualified therapist with 19 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, burnout, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. She offers practical, personalized guidance in a calm and collaborative setting, treating each person as a whole rather than a collection of symptoms. AASW indicates membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, reflecting her professional standing in the field.

Najma works collaboratively with clients to manage mood changes, executive function challenges such as ADHD, and the lingering effects of past experiences that affect daily life. She also addresses everyday struggles including parenting stress, burnout, communication and relationship issues, grief, and coping with life transitions. Her focus includes a broad range of concerns from addictions and compassion fatigue to family and blended family dynamics.

Her approach is flexible and client-centered, blending evidence-informed techniques to build practical strategies and coping tools tailored to each person’s lifestyle and goals. Najma creates a supportive space where change can begin without waiting for perfect conditions, and she partners with clients to take the next steps toward greater wellbeing. Therapy is offered in English and Tamil and is based in Australia.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Najma draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking steps toward a meaningful life - it is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can help with attachment issues, relationship challenges, and difficulties with trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them through practical behavioral changes, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Najma works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses so clients receive an individualized blend of strategies rather than a one-size-fits-all program.

Online therapy with Najma is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit support into a busy life and to connect from different locations within Australia. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care, offer flexible scheduling, and respond in formats that suit each person’s comfort and routine.