- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBTQ+ matters
About Sharon
Sharon Hacker is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues related to LGBTQ+ identity. Sharon names guilt and shame among the concerns she addresses and invites straightforward conversation about difficult feelings.
Sharon aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without fear of judgement. She encourages practical discussion and clear steps rather than long lectures. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on manageable ways to respond to painful emotions.
Her work includes support around neurodivergence and life changes such as separation or grief. Sharon also has experience assisting people with body image, intimacy or kink-related concerns, and questions about gender identity. She is comfortable talking about a wide range of experiences and the everyday effects they bring.
Sharon takes a down-to-earth approach. Conversations are steady and direct, and she helps clients name patterns that keep guilt or shame alive. Together they consider small changes and skills that fit into a person’s day-to-day life.
People who choose Sharon typically want a practical way to understand difficult feelings. She asks simple questions, listens closely, and helps people try out different ways of handling shame, self-blame, and relationship strain.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Sharon draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and practical skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with small experiments; this supports work with anxiety, guilt and low mood by making thoughts easier to handle. Another approach concentrates on recognising patterns in relationships and interactions so a person can try different communication choices and see what changes in how they feel.Choosing the right approach is part of the work in early sessions. Sharon will discuss different methods and together with the client decide which fits their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusts as things change over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow someone to work with a therapist from within Australia without changing their day too much. Practical matters such as appointment length and how to connect are arranged when booking.
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, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses plain conversation to help name the patterns that keep shame alive and looks for small, practical changes a person can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with these concerns in Australia.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is credentialed with the AASW and practices in Australia.
Can I see her if I live outside Australia?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English for people in Australia.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.