- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centred
About Samyr
Samyr Leal is an AASW social worker with 21 years' experience. He works in Australia and supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting and related difficulties such as guilt and shame.
He has worked with vulnerable families and at-risk individuals in Australia and Brazil. That background includes work in relationship centres, magistrates' courts, schools and both government and non-government agencies. He draws on that experience when talking through separation, parenting strain, domestic violence risks and practical social issues clients bring.
Samyr combines practical, evidence-informed methods with conversational work. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside client-centred and Jungian ideas. Sessions often involve noticing patterns, testing new behaviours and practicing straightforward skills between meetings.
He describes his way of working as honest, multicultural and non-judgemental. People can expect direct conversation about goals, coping strategies and steps to reduce emotional overwhelm. He also runs group facilitation work alongside individual counselling when that fits the client’s needs.
Samyr has longstanding experience helping people face grief, emotional dysregulation, panic and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. He also supports those dealing with relationship breakdown, money and parenting pressures. His practice aims to help people find steady, practical ways to manage day-to-day stressors.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Samyr commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his practice. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action that matters despite difficult feelings, which can help when guilt or shame get in the way of moving forward. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers concrete strategies to test unhelpful thinking and try different responses.He also draws on client-centred principles, which mean the work is collaborative and paced to the person. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work itself. The therapist will help decide which methods best fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences through discussion and trial over the first few sessions.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more focused check-ins when needed. It can also support steady work on skills between sessions, while the therapist and client test which approaches suit day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and parenting. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, body image, guilt and shame, and panic.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice, name and respond to guilt and shame. Work often includes practical skills and values-based steps rather than only talking about feelings.
How much experience does he have?
Samyr has 21 years of experience working with vulnerable families and at-risk individuals in Australia and Brazil. That work informs his approach to relationship and family issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an AASW social worker practising in Australia. His background includes roles in relationship centres, courts, educational settings and agencies.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. He works with clients based in Australia.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.