Christine Shannon , PACFA

Christine Shannon is a PACFA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with nine years of professional experience. Christine works with people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression, bringing a calm, focused approach to each client’s concerns. PACFA is a professional credential in Australia for psychotherapy and counselling professionals and reflects her formal standing in the field.

She emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and at the client’s pace. Christine combines practical strategies with empathic listening to support emotional regulation, improve coping skills, and rebuild confidence after difficult experiences. She also addresses related areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and obsessive or panic-related symptoms when these arise alongside core issues.

Recognizing that beginning therapy often requires courage, Christine values each person’s decision to seek help and works collaboratively to set clear goals and a comfortable pace for change. Her practice aims to create space for reflection and progress while tailoring interventions to individual needs and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Christine uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the work. This approach helps people who are rebuilding self-esteem, managing mood concerns, or seeking a supportive setting to process difficult emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also part of her practice and focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, panic, obsessive patterns, and low mood. CBT is action-oriented and can provide tools for coping with stress and improving day-to-day functioning.

Mindfulness Therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity to stress and overwhelm. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, mood regulation, and improving overall emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Christine will work with each person to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling around work, family, and other commitments and make it easier to access therapy from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent, focused care while adapting format and pace to what works best for the individual.