- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Cultural adjustment
About Sharon
Sharon Minjire is an AASW social worker with five years' experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and life changes. Sharon also works with social anxiety and phobia and related concerns like panic attacks and isolation.
She has worked in a range of settings, including headspace Adelaide and an Early Psychosis team. That work included mental health clinical roles, case management around crisis housing and child protection, and supporting people while they study or move countries. Before this she worked as a Specialist Support Coordinator under the NDIS and practised corporate law in Kenya as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
In sessions she helps people talk through perfectionism, relationship stress and adapting to new jobs or cultures. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sharon also brings social work principles to help with practical needs and connections in the community.
Her approach includes building self-awareness and finding ways to feel more connected and hopeful. She has experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and supports those facing caregiver stress, postpartum challenges and multicultural transitions. Conversation often includes identifying strengths and small changes that fit daily life.
Away from work she enjoys hiking, beach walks, family time and exploring different cuisines. She speaks English and Swahili and works from Australia.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Sharon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and supports taking values-based action. This approach can help with anxiety, social discomfort and struggles with perfectionism.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, which teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal communication. DBT techniques can be useful for panic symptoms, mood swings and relationship tensions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sharon will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client's goals, preferences and what works in session. The process is collaborative and reviewed as needs change.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time. It can also let people use phone-only conversations if video would be difficult or choose video when visual cues help the work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, social anxiety and phobia, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and related concerns like panic attacks and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and social work principles to focus on practical strategies and building self-awareness. Sessions often include identifying strengths and small steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience, including roles at headspace Adelaide and an Early Psychosis team, plus work under the NDIS.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia and has previously worked in mental health clinical roles and case management.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.