- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem work
- Grief and loss
About Syeda
Syeda "Tahira" Tirmazi is an ACA counsellor in Australia with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and workplace concerns.
Tahira frames clients as the experts of their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions are practical and conversational. She focuses on what is getting in the way now and what small steps might make day-to-day life easier.
Her style is direct and supportive without being prescriptive. She will work with people to identify patterns that keep them stuck and try different ways to respond. This includes talking through relationship or workplace conflicts, grief reactions, or worries that spiral into anxiety.
Tahira pays attention to values and decisions that matter to each person. When guilt or shame comes up, she helps name the feeling and look at what it is asking for. She also helps with skills for managing stress, building confidence, and improving communication.
People meet with her to sort through specific problems and to practise new ways of coping. The focus is on usable tools and clearer choices rather than long theory. If someone wants to begin, she guides them through the initial steps to schedule sessions.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Her biography notes the use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach involves practical skills training that teaches ways to manage anxiety, stress and overwhelming thoughts with step-by-step exercises and short behavioural experiments. This suits people who want clear, concrete tools to try between sessions.Another approach focuses on values and decision-making. That work looks at what matters to a person and helps them make choices that reduce regret or internal conflict, which can be useful when dealing with guilt, shame or major life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques suit their goals, background and daily life. Together they will try methods and adjust based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins that do not require travel, and let someone continue therapy while managing work or family commitments. For practical questions about timing, length or how sessions run, ask during the matching process before you book.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and life changes, plus related concerns such as communication problems, workplace issues and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps name those feelings, looks at what they relate to, and tries practical steps to reduce their hold on daily life without promising any specific outcome.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and confidence concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds ACA as her listed credential and practices in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Does she work with clients outside Australia?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the 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.