- Practical coping skills
- Warm non-judgemental approach
- English and Portuguese
About Samyr
Samyr Leal is an experienced social worker and counsellor who brings 21 years of practice to his sessions. He works in English and Portuguese and aims to create a warm, honest and non-judgemental space for people to talk about worry, panic, grief and relationship strain.
Samyr often helps people who are anxious, stressed or dealing with panic attacks. He also supports those working through separation, parenting challenges, family conflict and grief. His background includes long-term work with people facing homelessness, legal problems and mental health struggles in Australia and Brazil.
He uses straightforward, practical conversations to identify what people want to change. That may include learning skills to manage intense emotions, improving communication, or finding ways to reduce avoidance and worry. Sessions are collaborative and focus on small steps that fit daily life.
Samyr has worked in relationship centres, magistrates’ courts, schools and both government and non-government agencies. He also runs group sessions and facilitates problem-solving around parenting and family disruption. This range of settings informs how he supports people in one-on-one work.
His clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Jungian ideas and client-centred practice. He believes in helping people reconnect with their strengths and build steady routines that reduce stress and panic over time.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while choosing actions that match their values. It can help when worry, avoidance or panic get in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, panic and stress. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises a respectful, listening space where the person sets the pace and topics for change.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Samyr treats the choice of method as collaborative. He will talk through options, try techniques, and adjust based on what the person finds useful and what fits their day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make it easier to attend from different locations and reduce travel time. Online meetings also allow shorter check-ins or flexible timing when that suits school, work or caregiving responsibilities. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt ACT and CBT tools to work in remote sessions and help people practise coping strategies between meetings.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Samyr commonly support?
He works with stress, anxiety and panic attacks, plus relationship and family issues, grief and parenting worries.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Samyr uses a warm, honest and non-judgemental approach with practical conversations and step-by-step skill building.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of experience working in Australia and Brazil across community services, courts, schools and relationship centres.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers, AASW, and practices in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients; sessions are organised for people based in Australia.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.