Malinda Um, AASW

Malinda Um helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like life has shifted beneath their feet. She is Malinda Um, AASW, and she offers a calm, steady space to talk through anxiety, depression, grief and major life changes. Many seek her out during midlife shifts, career uncertainty or after difficult relationship events.

Her work is practical and collaborative. She and the person set small, realistic goals and look at what gets in the way. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, building emotional regulation skills, and finding clearer ways to make decisions and move forward.

Malinda has eight years of experience supporting people with trauma, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and complex stress. She also addresses attachment concerns, abandonment, body image and blended family issues. Her background includes work with people managing co-morbidity, communication problems and the fallout from separation or loss.

Therapy draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her tailor conversations and exercises to what each person needs in the room.

Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from Australia. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Fees vary by location and the service uses a cancellable subscription for sessions.

How certain approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and feeling stuck during life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills for managing mood and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and can help with abandonment, trust and connection issues.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try tailored techniques and adjustments over time. The aim is to find a way of working that fits the person's needs and everyday life.

The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use techniques between sessions in their daily routines while checking in with a therapist about progress and next steps.