Minela Hodzic, AASW

Minela Hodzic is a social worker with more than 10 years of professional experience working with families and in the field of domestic and family violence as a Senior Specialist. She combines formal training and practical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Minela places a strong emphasis on person-centered care, offering a compassionate, down-to-earth style that aims to help people find clarity, healing, and personal growth.

She has particular experience supporting victims of abuse and addresses a broad range of concerns including attachment issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, family of origin difficulties, guilt and shame, immigration challenges, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, and self-love. Minela holds AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers credential - reflecting her professional standing in Australia. She practices in English and provides services within Australia, focusing on helping individuals and families build resilience and move toward positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical skills to act in ways that matter to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on psychological flexibility and committed action.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in early relationships to improve current connection and communication. This approach is useful for relationship difficulties, codependency, commitment concerns, and family of origin issues.

Client-centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that helps people feel heard and supported while they work toward their own goals. It can be particularly helpful for individuals seeking self-understanding, healing from trauma, or growth after life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be explored collaboratively. Minela will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different situations, making it easier to maintain momentum in therapy while fitting sessions into a busy life.