Touqeer Ul Islam, AASW

Touqeer Ul Islam is an Australian-credentialed therapist with five years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. He holds the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers, and draws on a range of established therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

Touqeer approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and helping them build on existing resources to meet life challenges. He emphasizes practical steps alongside deeper emotional work to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and resilient life. Taking the first step can require courage, and he aims to provide steady, nonjudgmental support throughout that process.

His practice also addresses related areas such as adoption and foster care, communication problems, dependent personality features, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, multicultural concerns, self-love, sex addiction, sexual assault and abuse, and sexual dysfunction. Sessions are offered in English and he practices in Australia. Touqeer does not currently work with international clients.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Touqeer frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - an approach often useful for anxiety, stress, and challenges with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy is also central to his work and focuses on understanding patterns in close relationships, improving emotional connection, and addressing wounds from early caregiving experiences that affect present-day bonds. Client-Centered Therapy underpins his style by prioritizing empathy, unconditional regard, and collaboration so that clients feel heard and supported while exploring change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Touqeer works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time, combining approaches as necessary to suit the practical and emotional work required.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and continue progress from wherever clients are located within Australia.