- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Relationship difficulties
About Sharon
Sharon Hacker is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ related issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sharon's profile notes a practical focus on everyday problems that get in the way of moving forward.
Sharon aims to make it straightforward to talk about difficult feelings. Sessions use direct, down-to-earth language. She encourages honest conversation about what’s happening now and what the person wants to change.
In practice Sharon helps people name patterns that cause repeated distress, such as avoidance, codependency or trouble with commitment and communication. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, body image concerns, grief around separation, and issues connected to gender dysphoria or HIV/AIDS.
Sharon has worked with people who identify as autistic or who have avoidant or dependent personality patterns. Her experience includes discussing alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink without judgement. She aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to clearer choices.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Conversations focus on real-life steps and manageable changes. To begin, clients select the online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and then test small changes to see what works. This is useful for anxiety, low mood and repeated relationship problems.Another approach works with interpersonal patterns - looking at how communication, attachment and boundary issues affect relationships. It helps people who struggle with commitment, codependency, or recurring conflict to try different ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon will discuss options and decide together which techniques fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as work progresses.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue regular appointments while managing changing life demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Sharon work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions use plain language and practical conversation. The focus is on naming patterns and taking manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional social work experience in Australia.
What are her credentials and location?
Sharon is listed with the AASW and is based in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Sharon?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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