- Addictions support
- Attachment focus
- Guilt and shame
About Sandra
Sandra Jonah is an AASW social worker with five years of practice in Australia. She works with adults who are dealing with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Sandra also notes a focus on guilt and shame alongside issues such as abandonment, attachment, and forgiveness.
Sandra keeps conversation direct and practical. She listens to what matters and helps people name their strengths. Sessions aim to identify small, achievable steps rather than rely on big promises.
Her approach draws on several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She uses these to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try out different responses, and commit to actions that match their values.
Sandra also works from attachment and client-centred ideas to explore how past relationships affect present feelings. That can be useful when guilt or shame links back to family, faith, or long-standing patterns.
People who prefer straightforward discussion and concrete tools may find this a good fit. Sandra asks practical questions, checks what matters to each person, and adjusts how she talks and plans work together as the sessions progress.
How Sandra uses therapeutic approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then pick actions that align with what matters. It can be useful when guilt or shame keeps someone from moving forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce the power of recurring self-criticism.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra will discuss different methods with each person and decide together what fits best based on goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session delivery methods, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from appointments. Therapists can adapt exercises, homework and conversation to work through video or phone arrangements once the format is confirmed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem problems. Guilt and shame are listed among her areas of focus.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that reflect their values. Conversations aim to make feelings clearer and more manageable.
What is her experience and background?
She has five years of professional experience working with people from varied backgrounds on issues like addiction, trauma, and relationship strain.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is credentialed with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.