Sharon Strauss , PACFA

Sharon Strauss is a PACFA-registered counsellor practising from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with nine years of clinical experience. She maintains a private practice that offers both online and in-person sessions, working with people facing a wide range of challenges including stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, alcohol and other drug issues, and gambling problems.

Sharon approaches each person with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual circumstances and goals. Her work emphasises practical, collaborative care that meets clients where they are and supports gradual progress toward clearer coping strategies and healthier relationships. Taking the first step into therapy often requires courage, and Sharon acknowledges and supports that decision at every stage.

She holds PACFA Counsellor Registration #28305 - PACFA is the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, a national professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. She operates as Sharon Strauss Counselling (ABN 94572969936).

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without being led by them, then to choose actions that align with their values - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early attachments influence current emotional responses, which can help with relationship struggles, abandonment concerns, and attachment-related issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviours that contribute to emotional distress, making it useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sharon collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Sharon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and learning styles. These options make regular sessions more accessible for people who live remotely, have mobility or caregiving responsibilities, or prefer digital communication while still working with a licensed professional.