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Sharon Andrews, PACFA

Experienced counsellor focused on practical coping strategies

20 years in practice · based in Australia · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sharon

Sharon Andrews is a counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in Australia. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Sharon frames clients as the experts in their own lives and offers steady support while they work towards clearer goals.

Her style is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on practical steps, learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts, and rebuilding confidence. Sharon prefers simple language and short, focused conversations so parents and busy people can fit therapy into their days.

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Background and approach

Sharon uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to guide conversations about values, choices and everyday routines. She also draws on Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing for people working through past traumatic memories when appropriate. These methods are used to reduce distressing reactions and build skills for coping with life’s challenges.

Over two decades she has helped people with a wide range of concerns including sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career decisions, bipolar management and ADHD-related difficulties. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation and questions about life purpose. The work is collaborative.

Sharon helps clients set small, achievable steps and reviews progress together. Her approach suits those who want practical tools and a calm, respectful space to talk.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small meaningful actions. It focuses on building psychological flexibility so difficult thoughts and feelings have less control over daily choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, sleep problems and low mood through exercises and behavioural experiments.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to reduce the intensity of distressing memories for some people. It can be used when past events continue to affect present-day wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss different methods and decide together which suits the client’s needs, goals and comfort level. Sessions can be adapted over time if something isn’t helping.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and therapeutic exercises. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or easier when bandwidth is limited. Messaging and live chat suit quick updates and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and busy days.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does Sharon help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem and life changes. Other areas include sleep problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career choices and bipolar or ADHD-related challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is practical and collaborative. Conversations are kept clear and focused, with short-term goals and skill-building tasks to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Sharon has 20 years of professional work experience in Australia. That background informs a steady, outcome-oriented approach while respecting each person’s unique story.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is PACFA credentialed and based in Australia.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Sharon?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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