- Anxiety and stress
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Relationship issues
About Sharon
Sharon Hacker is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sharon explains the first step can feel hard and offers a straightforward place to begin.
Sharon focuses on listening and practical steps. She helps people name what is worrying them and tries small, manageable changes. Sessions are conversational and aim to make discussing difficult topics easier rather than overwhelming.
Her background includes supporting people with abandonment concerns, avoidant and dependent personality traits, and challenges linked to autism and Asperger syndrome. Sharon also works with issues such as body image, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and the emotional impact of divorce and separation.
She has experience with matters linked to gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Sharon also addresses guilt, shame and impulsivity, offering steadier ways to approach those feelings.
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She frames goals clearly and helps people practice new skills between meetings. Her approach is collaborative, with an emphasis on practical steps someone can try between sessions.
Approach and how online sessions work
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach she draws on helps people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour and then practise alternative responses to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. This method is useful for stress, anxiety and some aspects of depression.Another approach focuses on skills for communication and managing relationships. It involves learning clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and respond differently in tense interactions. This can help with relationship problems, codependency and commitment issues.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss options with each person and decide together what methods best fit the client’s goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative match is reviewed over time rather than fixed at the first session.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy life and reducing travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid long commutes, or schedule appointments around work and family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Sharon help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ related matters, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.
What is Sharon's approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on naming worries and trying small, manageable changes.
How much professional experience does she have?
Sharon has three years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credential does Sharon hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the AASW and works in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Sharon?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.