Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran, AASW
Affirming AASW therapist for LGBT and grief
- Grief and bereavement support
- LGBTQIA+ inclusive care
- Relationship and self-esteem work
About Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran
Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran is an AASW-accredited mental health social worker who practices across Australia, offering an informed and compassionate approach to emotional wellbeing.
Of Chinese-Indian heritage and originally from Malaysia, Patrick brings lived experience of migration, culture, gender and sexuality to clinical work. That intersectional perspective informs a practice that attends to how systems of power, cultural background and identity shape a person’s mental health and life choices.
Patrick’s style is relational, affirming and trauma-informed, grounded in social justice and cultural humility. He focuses on supporting people whose identities and experiences have been misunderstood or overlooked by mainstream services, and frames healing as both an individual and collective process.
Clinically, Patrick uses an eclectic, person-centred mix of approaches, integrating cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, narrative and expressive methods, emotion-focused strategies and psychodynamic ideas. He works with a wide range of concerns including grief and bereavement - especially disenfranchised grief - LGBTIQA+ related issues inclusive of gender diversity, depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Patrick also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, abandonment and commitment issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, questions of life purpose and sexuality. His practice aims to create an affirming space where practical tools and deeper meaning-making can sit alongside one another.
Of Chinese-Indian heritage and originally from Malaysia, Patrick brings lived experience of migration, culture, gender and sexuality to clinical work. That intersectional perspective informs a practice that attends to how systems of power, cultural background and identity shape a person’s mental health and life choices.
Patrick’s style is relational, affirming and trauma-informed, grounded in social justice and cultural humility. He focuses on supporting people whose identities and experiences have been misunderstood or overlooked by mainstream services, and frames healing as both an individual and collective process.
Clinically, Patrick uses an eclectic, person-centred mix of approaches, integrating cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practices, narrative and expressive methods, emotion-focused strategies and psychodynamic ideas. He works with a wide range of concerns including grief and bereavement - especially disenfranchised grief - LGBTIQA+ related issues inclusive of gender diversity, depression, anxiety, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Patrick also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, abandonment and commitment issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, questions of life purpose and sexuality. His practice aims to create an affirming space where practical tools and deeper meaning-making can sit alongside one another.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
LGBTGrief
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSexuality
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran have?
Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran has 12 years of experience.
Is Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: AASW.
In which languages does Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran provide therapy?
English.
Where is Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran located?
Australia.
How can I work with Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran as my therapist?
You can work with Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran work with international clients?
Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. It helps people exploring identity, relationships and life transitions by prioritising empathy, validation and collaboration.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is well suited to addressing depression, anxiety, coping with life changes and relationship patterns through skills-based work and goal setting.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation. It is often helpful for stress, compassion fatigue and managing persistent worry.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patrick works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods that match their needs, goals and preferences, and licensed professionals can adapt techniques over time as the work progresses.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across distances. These flexible formats allow therapists to provide consistent support and practical interventions while accommodating different comfort levels and schedules.
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