- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ plus issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Sharon
Sharon Hacker is an AASW social worker in Australia with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues and LGBTQ+ related concerns. Sharon uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to help people make sense of what feels stuck right now.
Sharon listens for the patterns that cause repeated difficulties. She pays attention to things like abandonment, codependency and communication problems that often sit behind relationship strain. She also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, BDSM and kink matters, and those managing the effects of living with HIV or facing end-of-life concerns.
Her work includes supporting people who identify as neurodivergent, including those on the autism spectrum, and people with avoidant or dependent personality features. Sharon talks through body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity and commitment issues in clear, everyday language. She focuses on what is happening now and what small changes might help.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Sharon encourages people to describe specific situations and reactions, then they try out different ways of responding. Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can see what is changing between sessions.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and booking an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not supported.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Two commonly used evidence-based techniques involve focusing on current thoughts and behaviours and on how relationships shape feelings. Cognitive-style approaches look at patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or depression, and help people test those thoughts with practical experiments. This is useful for worries, low mood and decision-related stress.Relational and interpersonal approaches concentrate on communication and attachment patterns that cause repeat problems in relationships. These methods help people identify repeated reactions, practise different responses and rebuild trust in how they connect with others. They are often used for relationship strain, abandonment concerns and codependency.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon discusses options with each person, checks what feels useful, and adjusts methods to match goals and preferences. The choice of technique is guided by the client’s needs rather than fixed in advance.
The therapist’s biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make contact possible for people who live at a distance from appropriately qualified or registered professionals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and LGBTQ+ related concerns, among other areas like body image and abandonment.
How would she describe her approach?
Her approach is direct and conversational, focusing on clear steps and practical strategies that people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker and practises in Australia.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.