- Addictions support
- Family and parenting
- Self esteem work
About Mercedes
Mercedes Alia is an AASW social worker with six years of professional experience in Australia. She works with adults who are struggling with addictions, relationship strain, parenting pressures, family conflict and low self-esteem. She also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image struggles and the fallout from separation or domestic violence.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses clear techniques from attachment-based work, cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small steps that fit into everyday life.
Sessions often include problem-solving and skill building. Narrative therapy is used to look at personal stories and find different ways to tell them. Client-centred principles mean the person sets the pace and priorities for each session.
Mercedes works in English and also speaks Albanian and Italian. Her practice follows standard professional expectations for social work in Australia under the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). She does not work with international clients at this time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and are arranged through a cancellable subscription model. This structure is intended to make it straightforward to start and continue sessions as needed.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships and early patterns affect current reactions; it helps people explore connection, trust and repeated behaviours in relationships. Client-centred therapy centres the person's priorities and pace, giving them space to describe what matters and decide the focus for each session. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear tools to change unhelpful habits and test new behaviours.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to select approaches that match their goals, preferences and day-to-day needs. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a single decision, and methods can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Practical benefits of remote sessions can include fitting appointments around work, shorter check-ins by phone when needed, or avoiding travel time so therapy is easier to maintain. Therapists who use these approaches aim to make sessions practical and focused on what will help a person move forward in ordinary life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Albanian, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting strain and self-esteem problems, plus related issues such as attachment concerns and body image.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines attachment-based methods, cognitive behavioural strategies and motivational interviewing to identify unhelpful patterns and test practical alternatives.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, Albanian and Italian.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.