Sally Henderson , ACA, PACFA

Sally Henderson is a clinically registered counsellor in Australia with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges and trauma. She is registered with ACA and PACFA - ACA refers to the Australian Counselling Association and PACFA is the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - and draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person's needs.

Sally has worked with individuals facing alcohol and other drug dependence, gambling problems, PTSD and complex PTSD, domestic and family violence, sexual assault, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, as well as difficulties with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation and eating or body image challenges. Relationship and family-of-origin issues, separation and divorce, and recovery from domestic violence are additional areas of focus.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Sally works collaboratively with clients to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward change, offering support and empowerment as people take the often-difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges because it emphasizes practical steps toward a meaningful life rather than eliminating uncomfortable experiences.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach can help with relationship difficulties, attachment issues, blended family challenges and the emotional impacts of adoption or foster care by strengthening emotional awareness and relational repair.

Sally approaches therapy collaboratively, recognizing that the right method often emerges through conversation. She works with clients to identify their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, combining elements from different approaches when that best suits the person's needs.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer to work from home. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to see what fits best, and access licensed professionals and therapists from wherever you are in Australia.