Sally Henderson, ACA, PACFA

Sally Henderson is a clinically registered counsellor based in Australia with 15 years of professional experience. She holds ACA and PACFA credentials, both representing professional counselling associations in Australia, and brings a depth of experience supporting people through complex life challenges.

Sally works with a wide range of concerns including addiction - alcohol, other drugs and gambling - PTSD and complex PTSD, domestic and family violence, sexual assault, thoughts of suicide and self-harm, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence challenges. Her practice also addresses specific areas such as adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image and eating-related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, divorce and separation, and family of origin issues.

Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She supports clients to identify practical steps toward change and to build resilience and self-understanding. Sally draws on evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Existential perspectives, tailoring each plan to the individual needs and goals of the person she is working with.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values. It focuses on developing psychological flexibility so individuals can respond differently to stress, anxiety and addictive urges rather than getting stuck in avoidance patterns.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It is useful for people dealing with adoption or foster care issues, attachment difficulties, relationship problems and the impact of family of origin dynamics.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect and collaboration. By offering a warm, nonjudgmental stance, this approach supports people to build self-esteem, confidence and clearer self-understanding while guiding their own process of change.

Sally approaches online therapy as a collaborative process - she works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences and adapts the approach as therapy progresses. Online sessions via video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to access licensed professionals when schedules are busy or travel is difficult. These options provide flexibility to continue work through life transitions, maintain regular contact and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.