Mariam Baroudi

Mariam Baroudi is a counsellor with 25 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges and major life changes. She works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin after a separation or other big life event. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at helping people find small, useful steps forward.

Mariam has worked in hospitals, community health services, schools and private practice across Australia. That range of experience means she has seen how problems can look different in everyday life, and she uses plain language rather than jargon. She is an AASW member - the Australian Association of Social Workers - and keeps up with professional development to stay informed about current practice.

Her sessions draw on strength-based, person-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural methods. She focuses on what is already working, and helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the person sitting across from her.

Mariam has helped many people manage grief, rebuild confidence, sort out communication problems, and cope with changes like separation. She also supports those dealing with family of origin issues, feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame, and multicultural concerns. Her goal is to help people build practical skills and clearer ways of moving forward.

If someone wants a straightforward, compassionate counsellor who values collaboration and real-life strategies, Mariam offers that practical support and guidance.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Person-centred work focuses on what matters to you and follows your pace. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and decide on next steps. Strength-based work looks for existing skills and resilience to build on, which can be useful after separation or during major life transitions. Cognitive behavioural ideas help people notice patterns of thinking and try practical changes to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, experiences and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is collaborative - adjustments happen as you notice what helps and what does not.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time and check in between responsibilities. It also allows shorter check-ins or camera-free options where appropriate, and can help maintain continuity of care when schedules are tight. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt these approaches to suit how you prefer to work.