Sharon Strauss, PACFA
9 years in practice
Sharon Strauss is a PACFA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship pain.
License and registration
- PACFA
- 28605 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Sharon
Sharon Strauss is a PACFA counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship pain. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, grief and concerns about intimacy. Her tone is warm and direct, aimed at people who feel stuck and want straightforward help.
Sharon works online and in person on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Sessions begin with listening - understanding what matters most to the client. She then helps people set small, manageable goals and practises skills that can be used between sessions.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions in close relationships, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept hard feelings while moving toward chosen values. Sharon also uses Attachment-Based and client-centred ideas to create a calm, respectful space for talking through difficult experiences.
She has nine years of professional experience as a clinical counsellor and tailors each plan to the person in front of her. Sharon aims to be sensitive to identity, background and lived experience when planning therapy. Sharon knows starting therapy takes courage and she focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life.
People who want help with communication, self-esteem, coping skills or managing big changes often find the work useful.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sharon lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Sharon names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How different approaches work online
Sharon uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people understand and shift emotional responses in close relationships, which can ease patterns of conflict and disconnection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people accept difficult feelings while taking action toward what matters to them, useful for anxiety, depression or life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people build more supported ways of relating.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then combine techniques that fit. The aim is to agree on practical steps that feel doable rather than imposing a single method.
Online therapy gives flexible ways to connect: video calls for a conversation close to face to face, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, care duties and other commitments while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns can Sharon help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and intimacy-related problems among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, respectful and practical. She listens first, then helps set small goals and skills to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Sharon has nine years of experience working as a clinical counsellor in Australia and operates a independent practice online and in person on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a PACFA counsellor and practises from Australia, offering face-to-face work on the Sunshine Coast as well as online options.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sharon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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