Sharon Strauss, PACFA
Helping people rewrite hard stories
Details
| Name | Sharon Strauss |
|---|---|
| Credentials | PACFA |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | PACFA |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Sharon
Sharon Strauss is a PACFA counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She works with people dealing with trauma, addictions, grief and self‑esteem struggles. Sharon aims to make the first step easier by being respectful and compassionate in her approach.
Sharon runs an online independent practice from Australia and has nine years of clinical experience. She tailors sessions to individual needs and focuses on practical steps that clients can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable. Her work includes supporting people with intimacy and anger issues, career concerns, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes. Sharon also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image.
She assists with complex topics such as gender dysphoria, infidelity, hoarding and immigration-related stress. Sharon draws on several approaches to guide sessions. She uses narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques for practical behaviour and thinking changes.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas also inform how she shapes conversations and goals. Sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can choose what suits them. Sharon asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Sharon works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sharon among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sharon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sharon directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches online and how they can help
Sharon uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from difficult stories. That approach looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps create alternative, more helpful narratives. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to settle unhelpful fighting with feelings and focus on values-based action, which can help with anxiety, depression and motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early connections shape current relationships and communication patterns, which is useful for intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then shape sessions collaboratively. She may combine methods so the plan fits practical goals and the person’s own story.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is hard. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit ongoing support between sessions and for people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Sharon commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Sharon also helps with trauma, addictions, grief, self‑esteem and ADHD related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sharon keeps sessions practical and respectful. She focuses on clear conversations and actions that clients can try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Sharon has nine years of clinical counselling experience working in Australia. Her background includes work with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is credentialed with PACFA and practices from Australia. The PACFA credential is used to describe her professional registration status.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging. Clients can pick the format that best fits their routine.
How is cost handled?
Session fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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