Sharon Redmond , AASW

Sharon Redmond is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience who helps people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, anxiety and major life changes. She supports people dealing with grief, depression, addictions, and concerns about self‑esteem. Sharon also works with clients on career questions, anger, and issues connected to identity such as LGBT concerns.

Sharon uses practical, down‑to‑earth conversation to find what matters to each person. She shapes sessions around a person’s goals and pace, and focuses on skills that can be used between meetings. Her style is respectful and warm, with an emphasis on listening first and offering straightforward tools next.

Her approach draws on several evidence‑based methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviours. Attachment‑based ideas help when early relationship patterns affect current connections.

Sharon also incorporates Client‑Centered and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques where they suit the person’s needs. She adapts language and exercises so they make sense in everyday life. Sessions may include practical planning, exercises to manage emotions, and coaching for clearer communication.

Sharon works from Australia and conducts sessions in English. She believes seeking help takes courage and aims to make the process straightforward. Her focus is on supporting people to build coping skills and move towards the life they want.

How Sharon’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small, values‑based steps. Online ACT sessions often focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to practical actions that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and introduces exercises to try new patterns. CBT works well online through thought records, activity planning and brief behavioural experiments that can be discussed between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Sharon will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which tools and methods feel most useful and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and goal‑oriented.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging. Video is useful for face‑to‑face conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check‑ins. Live chat and text messaging suit short coaching moments, written reflections or people who prefer typing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and to keep ongoing progress between meetings.