- 20 years experience
- PACFA credential
- Family and parenting focus
About Sharon
Sharon Andrews is a PACFA-credentialed counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in Australia. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Sharon encourages clients to use their own strengths when making change and offers steady guidance through difficult transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people identify small, workable steps toward better day-to-day coping. Sessions often involve talking through what feels unmanageable, experimenting with new behaviours, and building ways to manage mood and sleep.
Sharon uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She draws from each method as needed rather than following one single model.
Parents and those dealing with family or relationship stresses will find help with communication, parenting strain and intimacy-related concerns. Sharon also supports people working through career uncertainty, loneliness, guilt and shame, and those wanting to build self-love and life purpose.
Her aim is to make the first step easier and to work alongside clients as they find clearer routines, stronger boundaries and more confidence. Start by choosing what feels manageable and discuss next steps together in an early session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It teaches practical skills for living with difficult feelings while moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves tracking thoughts, behaviours and emotions to spot patterns and test new ways of coping. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy used to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and can help when traumatic memories or persistent painful images are part of the problem.Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will talk about what you hope to achieve and suggest methods that match your goals and preferences. Together you can try an approach and adjust it as you go to find what fits best.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm available formats before booking as session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt ACT, CBT and EMDR techniques for remote work so you can practise skills and review homework between meetings. Discuss practical arrangements and timing when you schedule your first sessions to make sure they suit your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Sharon commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, career worries and ADHD-related concerns.
What is Sharon's therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals and works with clients on small, achievable changes.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
Sharon has 20 years of professional work experience in Australia working with a wide range of concerns.
What credential does Sharon hold and where is she based?
She holds PACFA credentialing and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with Sharon if I live outside Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and sessions arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy course with Sharon?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.