Samyr Leal, AASW
Experienced social worker supporting families and relationships
- 24 years experience
- English and Portuguese
- Family relationship focus
About Samyr Leal
Samyr Leal is a licensed social worker and a qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with extensive experience supporting vulnerable families and at-risk individuals across Australia and Brazil. He holds the AASW credential, reflecting his professional standing in social work. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has worked with people facing domestic violence risks, separation and parenting challenges, relationship conflict, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and emotional dysregulation.
His practice emphasizes a warm, multicultural and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship grounded in honesty and respect. Much of his work has involved helping families navigate social issues such as mental illness, homelessness and legal matters, and he has carried out this work in settings that include relationship centres, magistrates courts, educational centres and both governmental and non-governmental agencies.
In counselling and group facilitation he draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, strengths-based approaches and narrative therapy among other frameworks, working collaboratively to identify practical strategies and build resilience. He believes in the capacity of individuals and families to mobilise strengths toward constructive change, and in using compassion and honest reflection to support growth and stability despite difficult circumstances.
His background combines direct practice with family-focused dispute resolution, providing a breadth of experience in supporting relational, emotional and practical challenges.
His practice emphasizes a warm, multicultural and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship grounded in honesty and respect. Much of his work has involved helping families navigate social issues such as mental illness, homelessness and legal matters, and he has carried out this work in settings that include relationship centres, magistrates courts, educational centres and both governmental and non-governmental agencies.
In counselling and group facilitation he draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, strengths-based approaches and narrative therapy among other frameworks, working collaboratively to identify practical strategies and build resilience. He believes in the capacity of individuals and families to mobilise strengths toward constructive change, and in using compassion and honest reflection to support growth and stability despite difficult circumstances.
His background combines direct practice with family-focused dispute resolution, providing a breadth of experience in supporting relational, emotional and practical challenges.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samyr Leal have?
Samyr Leal has 24 years of experience.
Is Samyr Leal a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the AASW credential.
In which languages does Samyr Leal provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Samyr Leal located?
Samyr Leal is located in Australia.
How can I work with Samyr Leal as my therapist?
Work with Samyr Leal can be conducted 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. Current pricing details are available by clicking the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match an individual with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress and for people seeking greater life direction.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance in which the therapist reflects and supports the client’s own capacity for insight and healing. This approach is useful when addressing relationship concerns, grief and emotional processing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT explores the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours to identify practical strategies for reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. It is commonly applied to anxiety, panic, mood and stress-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Samyr works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as understanding develops. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by making licensed professionals accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family and geographic constraints, and enable ongoing support in a format that matches a person’s communication style and schedule.