Tara Unadkat, AASW

Tara Unadkat is a clinical social worker and counsellor with 16 years of experience in Australia. She offers practical support for people facing family strain, grief, eating and parenting concerns, and major life changes. Tara focuses on helping clients regain confidence and build everyday skills to manage stress and uncertainty.

She has worked across hospitals, community health and mental health settings, and runs a independent practice that provides a mix of social welfare support and therapeutic work. Her approach is grounded in respect and sensitivity, with sessions shaped around what each person needs most. Tara aims to help people become the experts in their own lives by teaching practical coping tools and emotional skills.

In sessions she blends approaches to suit the issue at hand, using methods that encourage clearer thinking, stronger emotional regulation and safer connections with others. She pays attention to the practical steps clients can take between sessions to make steady progress. Common topics she helps with include caregiving stress, attachment concerns, blended family adjustments, and eating and body image difficulties.

Tara also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness and caregiver strain. She adapts conversations and plans so they feel manageable and relevant, rather than overwhelming. Taking the first step can be hard, and she aims to make the process straightforward and respectful.

People who choose Tara can expect calm, direct conversations focused on real-world skills. She works collaboratively to set achievable goals and track progress over time.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice unhelpful thought patterns and commit to actions that match their values. It can help when worry or uncertainty gets in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and communication, which can be useful for family and caregiving concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding; the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Tara will work with the person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as things change. This is a collaborative process where feedback helps shape ongoing sessions.

Confirm the session formats before booking so the practical details are clear. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people attend from different locations within Australia and arrange timings that suit work or caregiving routines. If you want to explore online options, check the available session formats when scheduling and discuss preferences during the first meeting.