AASW

Tasneem Fataar , AASW

Therapist in Australia

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About Tasneem

Tasneem Fataar brings a warm, empathic presence to therapy and prioritises genuine understanding of each person she works with. She focuses on connecting with clients' experiences and emotions to identify the core challenges they face, then collaborates with them to create a personalised plan tailored to their individual needs. That plan is treated as a living document - Tasneem adapts and adjusts therapeutic approaches as progress and circumstances change to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

She is committed to offering a non-judgemental, non-stigmatising space where people can share difficult experiences and explore new ways of coping. Tasneem uses a range of evidence-based methods in counselling, drawing on approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, strengths-based and brief solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, trauma-informed practice, gestalt therapy, and crisis intervention. These modalities support practical skill-building, emotional processing, and meaning-making depending on each person's goals.

Tasneem holds the AASW credential, a professional social work qualification in Australia, and brings five years of clinical experience to her practice. She aims to make therapy approachable, collaborative, and focused on real-world change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and teaches practical ways to move toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by building flexibility and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in close relationships and explores how those patterns influence current connections - it can help with relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, and healing from early disruptions in care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and replaces them with more adaptive strategies; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tasneem Fataar works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative tailoring helps ensure the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by enabling sessions through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and continue care when in-person sessions are impractical. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver focused, practical interventions and ongoing support that align with a client's lifestyle and needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Tasneem Fataar have?

Tasneem Fataar has 5 years of experience.

Is Tasneem Fataar a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: AASW. License details: .

In which languages does Tasneem Fataar provide therapy?

Tasneem Fataar provides therapy in English.

Where is Tasneem Fataar located?

Tasneem Fataar is located in Australia.

How can I work with Tasneem Fataar as my therapist?

You can work with Tasneem Fataar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Tasneem Fataar work with international clients?

Tasneem Fataar does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Tasneem Fataar cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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