Sharon Minjire , AASW

Sharon Minjire is an AASW social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions. She speaks English and Swahili and aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space for honest conversation.

Sharon draws on five years' experience across several settings. She has worked as a mental health clinician at headspace Adelaide on an Early Psychosis team and has supported people with crisis housing, child protection challenges and study demands. Before moving into mental health she worked as a Specialist Support Coordinator under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and she also has a background in corporate law from Kenya.

In sessions Sharon focuses on immediate problems and practical steps people can take. She helps clients break down overwhelming issues into small, manageable actions. Conversations cover coping with perfectionism, adapting to new jobs or countries, and rebuilding routines after major change.

Sharon often works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and pays attention to how culture shapes identity and belonging. She aims to help people notice strengths they already have and use those to build confidence and clearer goals.

Outside work Sharon enjoys hiking, beach walks, family time and exploring new cuisines. Her practical, down-to-earth approach is intended to make therapy feel useful and approachable from the first session.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Sharon works with several evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and still move toward what matters to them, which can suit anxiety, depression and life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, realistic steps and building on what already works, which is useful for stress, perfectionism and short-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Sharon will discuss options with each person, try methods that match the client's goals and adapt techniques as needs evolve. She aims to find strategies that feel useful rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for deeper conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing check-ins and people who prefer to write rather than speak. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life.