- Guilt and shame
- Self-esteem work
- Stress management
About Sarr
Sarr Ebrima is an AASW social worker with seven years of professional experience based in Australia. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. He also addresses related issues such as guilt and shame, attachment concerns and relationship strain.
Sarr keeps his language straightforward. He listens to what a person is actually dealing with, then talks through practical steps to reduce distress. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, naming how guilt or shame show up, and finding small changes that can ease daily pressure.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the conversation to each person's pace. That can mean looking at how past experiences shape present feelings, practising different ways of thinking about difficult events, or rehearsing new ways to communicate with others. He aims to make therapy a regular part of life rather than an added chore.
Sarr has worked across a range of concerns including panic, post-traumatic stress, caregiver stress and life transitions such as separation and midlife change. He helps people talk through forgiveness, abandonment fears and body image worries when those connect to ongoing guilt or shame.
Practical matters are part of his approach. He explains what to expect in a session and helps plan small experiments between meetings. He also supports people in deciding whether brief focused work or a longer course of sessions fits their goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Two commonly used evidence-based approaches he draws on are cognitive-style work and trauma-focused techniques. Cognitive-style work helps people notice unhelpful thoughts that keep guilt or shame active and then practise clearer, kinder ways of thinking. Trauma-focused techniques look at how past events continue to affect feelings and behaviour and introduce methods to reduce the intensity of those reactions.He treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. The therapist discusses your history, current problems and what you hope to change, then suggests methods to try. Together you decide whether short-term focused work or a longer plan is a better match for your goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the travel time for appointments. The therapist will also discuss how to set up sessions so they suit your everyday routine and commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does he help with?
He works with feelings of guilt and shame connected to relationships, past trauma, decisions such as separation, and body image or identity concerns.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based techniques to trace how these feelings develop and to practise different ways of thinking and acting that reduce day-to-day burden.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Sarr has seven years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma and mood difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting 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.