Najma Haja Alaudeen , AASW

Najma Haja Alaudeen is a licensed social worker with 19 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, burnout, relationship strains, and self-esteem concerns. She offers practical, individualized guidance in a calm, collaborative atmosphere where each person is treated as a whole rather than a set of symptoms. Najma focuses on building realistic strategies and coping tools that fit busy lives, helping clients manage mood shifts, executive function challenges, parenting stress, and everyday pressures.

Her work balances evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance, adapting approaches to match each person’s needs and goals. Whether someone is dealing with persistent worry, low motivation, lingering effects of past experiences, or the frustration of feeling stuck, Najma concentrates on clear, actionable steps that support progress now. Najma holds the AASW credential, indicating affiliation with the Australian Association of Social Workers and professional training in social work practice.

She encourages clients to start before conditions are perfect, emphasizing that small steps can lead to meaningful change. Najma collaborates with people to design personalized plans that address emotional, relational, and practical challenges, helping them move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and emotional security, helping with relationship difficulties, trust issues, and attachment concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more constructive strategies, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Najma collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor therapy to what actually feels useful and workable.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations within Australia. These formats allow ongoing access to a licensed professional and support consistent progress without requiring in-person visits.