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Samyr Leal, AASW

Samyr Leal, AASW social worker
  • Family conflict resolution
  • Trauma and grief support
  • English and Portuguese

About Samyr Leal

Samyr Leal is a licensed social worker and a qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner who brings more than two decades of experience supporting vulnerable families and at-risk individuals across Australia and Brazil. He combines practical casework experience with a compassionate, multicultural, and non-judgmental therapeutic stance to help people navigate relationship conflict, separation, parenting challenges, domestic violence risks, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and emotional dysregulation. Samyr has worked across relationship centres, magistrates’ courts, educational settings, and both governmental and non-governmental agencies, developing particular expertise in matters that intersect with mental illness, homelessness, legal systems, and family stress.

In practice he uses collaborative counselling and group facilitation, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, strengths-based approaches, and narrative therapy to support change. His approach emphasizes honesty, warmth, and practical skills-building, while helping clients identify resources that promote stability and forward movement. He is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), reflecting his professional social work credentials, and also holds Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner qualifications that inform his work with families in conflict.

Samyr frames the therapeutic journey as a process of discovery and growth, working alongside clients to build resilience and clearer paths forward despite difficult circumstances. He offers steady support through that process and aims to help individuals and families find more constructive ways of coping and relating.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Samyr Leal have?

Samyr Leal has 21 years of experience supporting individuals and families in a range of clinical and community settings.

Is Samyr Leal a licensed therapist?

Yes. Samyr holds the credential AASW. AASW indicates membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects his professional standing as a social worker.

In which languages does Samyr Leal provide therapy?

Samyr provides therapy in English and Portuguese.

Where is Samyr Leal located?

Samyr is located in Australia.

How can I work with Samyr Leal as my therapist?

Clients can work with Samyr Leal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Samyr Leal work with international clients?

Samyr Leal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Samyr Leal cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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, prospective clients should click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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

Practical therapeutic approaches for online support

Samyr draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility. ACT encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on committed actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and finding direction in life.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers concrete, skills-based strategies to reduce symptoms of stress, panic, and anxiety and to improve day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samyr works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as work progresses.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options allow clients to access therapy from different locations, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and continue steady progress with a licensed therapist in ways that suit their daily routines.

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