PACFA

Sharon Strauss , PACFA

Therapist in Australia

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About Sharon

Sharon Strauss is a PACFA-registered clinical counsellor practising from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with nine years of professional experience. She works from a private practice that offers both in-person appointments and online sessions, bringing practical support and clinical skills to people facing a wide range of concerns. Sharon specialises in areas such as stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes, among other focused areas.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and goals. Sharon draws on evidence-informed therapies to support clients working through attachment and abandonment issues, body image and communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and other challenges that affect day-to-day functioning. She recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and meets new clients with encouragement and practical guidance to get started.

Sharon holds PACFA counsellor registration number 28305, indicating membership with the national counselling federation in Australia. She operates as Sharon Strauss Counselling - ABN 94572969936 - and carries a public liability policy listed as PACFA-0152801.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online counselling

Sharon uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and build practical skills for living in line with personal values. ACT can be useful for managing persistent anxiety, low motivation and life transitions by combining mindfulness with goal-directed action. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections - it supports people working through abandonment, attachment difficulties and recurring relationship conflicts by strengthening awareness and emotional regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is applied to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop concrete coping strategies for issues like depression, anxiety and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Sharon works collaboratively with each person to select or blend methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life. These formats let therapists and clients maintain continuity of support, try different communication styles, and choose the mode that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Sharon Strauss have?

Sharon Strauss has nine years of professional experience as a clinical counsellor.

Is Sharon Strauss a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is registered with PACFA, the national psychotherapy and counselling federation in Australia, holding PACFA counsellor registration number 28305.

In which languages does Sharon Strauss provide therapy?

Sharon provides therapy in English.

Where is Sharon Strauss located?

Sharon is located in Australia and practises from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

How can I work with Sharon Strauss as my therapist?

You can work with Sharon Strauss through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Sharon Strauss work with international clients?

No. Sharon Strauss does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Sharon Strauss cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and billing details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with the therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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