Christine Shannon, PACFA

Christine Shannon is a PACFA credentialed therapist based in Australia with nine years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, motivation, self esteem and confidence, as well as depression, offering steady, practical support tailored to each individual.

Her approach centers on creating an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without fear. Christine emphasizes listening and collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and build coping skills that suit their daily life. She blends attentive care with structured techniques to address both immediate concerns and longer standing patterns.

Recognising that starting therapy can take courage, Christine validates that first step and welcomes clients at whatever point they begin their journey. As a PACFA credential holder Christine is affiliated with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her practice aims to support growth, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen confidence through a respectful and client-focused process.

Approaches for online therapy and flexible care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert on their own experience and prioritises empathy, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they work through stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thoughts by teaching structured strategies for coping and problem solving.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and emotions without judgment. It can be helpful for managing stress, emotional reactivity, and persistent worry by building tolerance for difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited access to in-person care. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect with licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, making therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.