Sharon Strauss , PACFA

Sharon Strauss is a PACFA-registered clinical counsellor practising in Australia with more than eight years of professional experience. She works from a private practice that offers both online and in-person appointments on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. PACFA is the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a national professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Her clinical work includes support for stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, issues with motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and problems related to alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and gambling. She also addresses a wide range of concerns such as grief, intimacy-related challenges, anger, career issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, tailoring interventions to the presenting needs.

Sharon adopts a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance, shaping conversations and treatment plans around each person’s unique circumstances. She recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and focuses on creating a therapeutic process that meets individual goals and preferences.

Professional details: Clinical PACFA Counsellor Registration #28305. Public Liability Policy Number: PACFA-0152801. Trading as Sharon Strauss, ABN: 94572969936, Sharon Strauss Counselling.

ACT, attachment work, and online therapeutic options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low motivation, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed in early connections and how those patterns affect current relationships - it is often helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment and attachment issues, and intimacy-related struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility for people juggling work, family or mobility constraints. These options allow continuity of care from a distance and make it easier to schedule sessions at times that suit daily life while still engaging in meaningful therapeutic work.