Alexandria
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Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Malak Shakhtour

Social Worker, AMHSW

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1 Endorsed
Alexandria, NSW 2015
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If you're feeling lost, defeated, trying to navigate difficult emotions, I am here to help support you through your next life chapter. I am an accredited mental health social worker with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. It can be incredibly difficult to change ongoing negative patterns of behaviour, I work on increasing your awareness of these behaviours and responses, whilst giving you coping skills to change old patterns. Whether your goal is to learn to cope with difficult emotions, understanding your psyche or looking to get "unstuck", we can work together to improve the next phase of your life.
I am friendly, non-judgemental, and have a relaxed approach in therapy. Many people feel shame or guilt if they do not meet their goals. Criticism and punitiveness are never a recipe for improvement without a negative compensation as a result. Compassion, understanding, patience, and guidance is what is most beneficial for your journey.
Picking the right therapist is very important, safety and security will create the right environment to speak about your life journey and positively impact therapeutic outcomes. Please email me with your enquiry and I will get back to you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chapter One Counselling

Alexandria, NSW 2015

My website
WDO client & victim service intake closed until further notice
I focus on Anxiety, ADHD and Autism 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Malak Shakhtour
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chapter One Counselling

Alexandria, NSW 2015

My website
WDO client & victim service intake closed until further notice
I focus on Anxiety, ADHD and Autism 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Rebates
  • NDIS
  • Teachers Health
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If you have a valid mental health care plan, your fee may be reduced with a medicare rebate. If you are NDIS plan managed, or funded through SIRA or DVA you will not be charged directly and the provider will be responsible.
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Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
with questions.
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If you have a valid mental health care plan, your fee may be reduced with a medicare rebate. If you are NDIS plan managed, or funded through SIRA or DVA you will not be charged directly and the provider will be responsible.
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Malak Shakhtour

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Masters of Social Work, Diploma in Hypnotherapy & , Masters

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists Professional
  • Degree/Diploma from UNSW - Bachelor of Psychological Science
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I have qualifications in psychology, social work, psychotherapy, & hypnotherapy. I like to acknowledge the temperamental, environmental, cultural, and systemic factors influencing your life. I view coping mechanisms as understandable responses to life and not signs of personal failure.
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
with questions.
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I have qualifications in psychology, social work, psychotherapy, & hypnotherapy. I like to acknowledge the temperamental, environmental, cultural, and systemic factors influencing your life. I view coping mechanisms as understandable responses to life and not signs of personal failure.
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
with questions.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Autism

Practice Areas

  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs?

Endorsement

Nicola Mowday
Nicola Mowday
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Malak is an incredible and empathetic mental health professional

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Schema Therapy
  • Somatic
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During the first session, I will explore the specific outcomes you wish to focus on in therapy. Together, we will prioritise the issues to address in order to reach your desired outcomes and develop a treatment plan including type of therapy modality used. I will get to know you and collaborate with you to create a safe environment.
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
with questions.
"
During the first session, I will explore the specific outcomes you wish to focus on in therapy. Together, we will prioritise the issues to address in order to reach your desired outcomes and develop a treatment plan including type of therapy modality used. I will get to know you and collaborate with you to create a safe environment.
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Chapter One Counselling

Alexandria, NSW 2015

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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WDO client & victim service intake closed until further notice
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW
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WDO client & victim service intake closed until further notice
Photo of Malak Shakhtour, Social Worker, AMHSW
Malak Shakhtour
Social Worker, AMHSW