Counsellor profile
Ali El-assad, PACFA
Australia
PACFA counsellor - Anger and anxiety issues
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- CredentialsPACFA
- RegistrationPACFA, Australia / 27685
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Arabic
- LocationAustralia
About
- Stress and anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Ali
Ali El-assad is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with six years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, motivation, and anger among other concerns. He speaks English and Arabic and aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Ali treats conversations as practical problem-solving. He encourages people to point out what’s working in their lives and what isn’t. Sessions focus on clear goals, manageable steps, and skills that can be used between meetings. He avoids jargon and keeps explanations simple and direct.
His background includes six years of clinical work helping people manage depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and sleep problems. He also supports clients dealing with career stress, ADHD, and life transitions. Additional focus areas listed include attachment and communication difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and matters related to infidelity or jealousy.
Ali frames therapy as collaborative. He helps clients notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that feed anger or anxiety. Practical techniques are paired with conversations about values and priorities. The emphasis is on actions that reduce tension and improve daily functioning.
People who book with him can expect a straightforward, work-orientated style. He encourages clients to set short-term goals and to review progress regularly. If someone wants coaching-style support alongside therapeutic care, that can be part of the plan.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Ali uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach addresses thinking patterns that escalate anger and anxiety, teaching ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. Another approach concentrates on skills - breathing, grounding and behavioural strategies - that reduce intensity and improve regulation in stressful moments.He approaches treatment collaboratively. Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what a client finds useful and realistic for their life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, working with a therapist remotely can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings, use phone-only meetings if they prefer not to be on camera, or plan sessions around work breaks. Talk with the therapist about how you want sessions to be structured and which practical arrangements will suit your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Arabic
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, career matters, bipolar and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused approach with clear steps and skills to apply between sessions. Conversations aim to be direct, simple and action oriented.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Arabic.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location.
How do I begin with his service?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.