Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran, AASW

Mathialakan "Patrick" A Manimaran is an AASW-accredited mental health social worker with 12 years of experience supporting people and communities in Australia. He combines a relational, trauma-informed stance with an intersectional perspective that pays attention to how culture, migration, gender, sexuality, and systems of power influence mental health and wellbeing.

Patrick focuses on working with people who have often been overlooked by mainstream services, particularly those navigating grief, LGBT-related issues, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, and major life transitions. His practice extends into related areas such as abandonment, commitment and communication difficulties, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and midlife concerns, self-love, and sexuality.

He draws on an eclectic, person-centered approach and integrates a range of therapeutic methods to match each client's needs. His clinical toolbox includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential and psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work. Patrick aims to offer affirming, culturally aware support grounded in clinical training and practical experience.