Counsellor profile
Sharon Andrews, PACFA
Australia
PACFA counsellor - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsPACFA
- RegistrationPACFA, Australia / 23404
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAustralia
About
- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Sharon
Sharon Andrews is a PACFA counsellor with 20 years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are juggling stress, anxiety, grief and depression. Sharon also helps with self-esteem, motivation and issues around relationships and parenting, including anger and intimacy concerns.
Sharon approaches sessions in a straightforward way. She treats clients as the expert on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps and choices rather than labels or long lectures. That makes sessions feel direct and useful for everyday problems.
When life shifts suddenly or slowly, Sharon helps people sort priorities and cope with change. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to turn uncomfortable thoughts and emotions into manageable actions. EMDR is also listed among her approaches for working through distressing memories.
Sessions often include short exercises, clear goal-setting and homework that fits into a normal week. Sharon pays attention to what is getting in the way of daily functioning - sleep, work, or relationships - and works on small changes that add up. The focus is on skills people can use after therapy ends.
People come to Sharon for help with resentment, snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration or built-up anger. She offers a calm, practical style aimed at reducing shame around these struggles and finding better ways to respond.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anger that comes from feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practising different responses. It suits stress, anxiety and behaviour changes that affect daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories that continue to affect emotions and reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means testing techniques, adjusting the plan, and keeping what helps while dropping what doesn't.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make some exercises easier to repeat between appointments. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can adapt ACT, CBT and EMDR techniques to remote sessions, and Sharon will discuss what will work best for the person's situation.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and anger among other issues. Relationship, parenting and career concerns are also listed.
What is her style in therapy?
Sharon uses a practical, strengths-based approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people in Australia.
What credentials and location does she have?
She is credentialed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.