Sharon Andrews, PACFA

Sharon Andrews is a PACFA-credentialed therapist in Australia with 20 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation challenges, issues with self-esteem and confidence, and depression. She works from the view that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be brought forward to navigate difficult times and build more satisfying ways of living.

Sharon offers warm, respectful support for those ready to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life, acknowledging that seeking help takes determination. Her approach centers on collaborating with clients to identify personal goals, draw on resilience, and develop practical strategies to move forward.

As a practitioner credentialed with PACFA - the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Sharon brings two decades of clinical experience to her work. She aims to create a calm, encouraging space where people can explore challenges, develop clarity, and strengthen their capacity for coping and change. Her focus is on supporting clients through transitions and emotional setbacks toward greater wellbeing and confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Sharon integrates evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts or feelings without avoidance, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and motivation concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It offers practical exercises and skills that can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories and reduce their intensity; it can be suitable for people experiencing lingering effects of past events. Sharon works collaboratively with clients to determine which approaches or combination of approaches best suit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible ways to access support from licensed professionals and therapists. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when circumstances change.