- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About Claudelle
Claudelle Shaw is an AASW social worker with 15 years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, and lists life purpose among her areas of focus. Sessions are presented in clear, direct language and aim to address what feels stuck or uncertain after big life changes.
She draws on a client-centred stance to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Claudelle also integrates attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when people want concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
In practice she checks in about immediate concerns, then works with people to set small, practical steps. Conversations often include skill-building for mood and anxiety, and ways to improve communication in relationships. She uses mindfulness strategies to help people notice their reactions and choose different responses.
Claudelle has experience with complex situations such as family violence, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and the emotional impacts of cancer and ageing. She supports people dealing with abandonment, family of origin issues, and the aftermath of separation or divorce.
Her approach is collaborative and feedback-based. Clients can expect discussion of goals, tools to try between sessions, and regular review of progress. For people unsure what comes next, she focuses on clarifying values and practical steps rather than abstract promises.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Claudelle uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This approach helps when relationship patterns, abandonment or communication problems are central concerns and involves talking about interaction styles and trying different ways of relating.She also uses client-centred methods that focus on the person’s priorities and experiences. That approach means sessions are driven by what the client wants to understand or change rather than a fixed agenda.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to teach practical tools for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Claudelle will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she checks progress and adjusts plans as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work or caregiving, avoid travel time and make shorter check-ins easier. Online work can also support regular practice of skills between sessions and help maintain continuity when life circumstances change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, with an additional focus on issues like abandonment, caregiving stress and chronic illness.
How would she approach feeling stuck about career or purpose?
She uses client-centred conversations to clarify values and then combines that with practical steps and cognitive behavioural tools to test changes in thinking and behaviour.
What is her clinical background?
Claudelle has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing complex life events such as family violence, chronic health issues and grief.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practices in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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