Najma Haja Alaudeen, AASW

Najma Haja Alaudeen brings nearly two decades of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and the everyday strains of modern life. She frames therapy as a practical, person-focused collaboration where each person is seen as a whole rather than a list of symptoms. Najma works with mood shifts, PTSD, executive function challenges, relationship and family difficulties, parenting stress, grief, addiction and compassion fatigue, tailoring strategies to fit each client’s lifestyle and goals.

Her style is flexible and grounded in evidence-informed approaches, offering concrete coping tools alongside reflective work to address self-esteem, burnout and communication or attachment concerns. As a member of the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - she brings professional training and a commitment to client-centered care. Najma aims to help people take manageable steps toward change, meeting them where they are and building sustainable skills for everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Najma commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which helps people clarify their values and develop practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relational patterns and how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses, useful for people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment or relationship difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is another frequent approach, offering structured techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and build coping strategies for anxiety, depression and mood regulation.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process; Najma works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. She supports clients in choosing what feels most helpful and practical for their situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit work, family and daily commitments. These formats make it easier to access regular support from home or on the go, while still working with a licensed professional to build skills, manage symptoms and navigate life changes.