Najma Haja Alaudeen , AASW

Najma Haja Alaudeen is a licensed AASW clinician based in Australia with 19 years of professional experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD and related challenges. She practices in a calm, collaborative manner that treats each person as a whole individual rather than a list of symptoms. Najma combines practical skill-building with compassionate listening to help people manage mood shifts, burnout, executive function difficulties and day-to-day struggles such as parenting stress, relationship conflict and low self-esteem.

Clients work with Najma to develop tailored strategies and coping tools that fit their lifestyle and goals, whether the focus is on improving communication in relationships, processing painful experiences, reducing anxiety, or building routines that support concentration and motivation. Her flexible approach draws on evidence-informed methods while remaining responsive to each client’s unique needs and preferences. Najma communicates in English and Tamil and is accepting new clients within Australia. Her AASW credential indicates membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her professional standing and commitment to ongoing practice standards.

Najma’s practice emphasizes collaboration, practical outcomes and steady progress, encouraging people to begin before everything feels perfect and to take manageable steps toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Najma uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions - focusing instead on values-based choices and practical steps toward a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of her work, offering structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build effective skills for managing anxiety, depression and mood changes. Attachment-Based Therapy guides exploration of relationship patterns and emotional bonds, helping clients understand how past and present connections shape responses to intimacy, trust and separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Najma works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors sessions over time so interventions remain relevant as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Najma can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy lives, caregiving responsibilities or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support from home and integrate therapeutic tools into daily routines while working with a licensed professional.