Minela Hodzic, AASW
Compassionate social worker supporting trauma recovery
Details
| Name | Minela Hodzic |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Minela
Minela Hodzic is an AASW social worker with ten years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and major life changes. She offers calm, down-to-earth conversations that aim to help people feel heard and move toward clearer thinking and healthier responses.
Her work often focuses on the impacts of abuse and domestic violence, and she helps people recover a sense of safety and agency after traumatic events.
Background and approach
She also supports people navigating separation, infidelity, immigration-related stress, and persistent feelings of guilt or shame. Minela blends narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work. That means she pays attention to the stories people tell about themselves and the patterns that keep them stuck, while helping them notice values and small steps that matter.
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative rather than directive. Practical skills from cognitive behavioural approaches and mindfulness techniques are used when helpful to manage anxiety, intrusive memories and overwhelming emotions. The focus is on finding what fits each person’s life and goals, not on ticking boxes.
People can expect a compassionate, goal-oriented style that balances listening with practical tools. Minela aims to help clients build clearer communication, healthier boundaries and greater self-connection so they can handle present challenges and plan for the future.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Minela works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Minela among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Minela directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Minela directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT translate to online therapy
Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and the relationships around them. Online sessions can be useful for talking through those stories and spotting patterns that keep someone stuck, helping them name alternate narratives that feel more helpful.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small, practical actions. It supports people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to take steps that match what matters to them. This approach is often used for anxiety, stress and life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and connections. In an online setting this can mean exploring how people form boundaries, respond to conflict, and seek closeness, with the aim of developing more supported ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that suits the person's concerns, goals and preferences. That might blend narrative conversation, ACT exercises and attachment-focused reflection over several sessions.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, journalling prompts or step-by-step coaching between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain momentum between meetings.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Minela help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, communication problems and family of origin concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is compassionate and person-centred. She combines narrative listening with ACT and attachment ideas to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and act according to their values.
How much experience does she have?
Minela has ten years of experience, including work in domestic and family violence roles. That background shapes her practical understanding of trauma recovery and safety planning.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in Australia and holds AASW as her listed credential. Sessions are offered to people in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Minela offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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