Sally Henderson, ACA, PACFA

Sally Henderson offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction or relationship strain. She writes and talks plainly with clients so worries are easier to name. People come for help with trauma, self-esteem and day-to-day thoughts and habits that keep them stuck.

Sally is an ACA counsellor and a PACFA member with 15 years of experience working in Australia. She focuses on practical conversations that help people notice patterns and test small changes. Sessions aim to make difficult feelings easier to sit with, and to shift unhelpful thoughts and habits over time.

Her approach is warm and non-judgemental. She encourages people to describe what matters to them and what gets in the way. Together they set realistic steps that fit into daily life rather than big, abrupt overhauls.

Sally draws on several therapy styles to suit each person. She uses methods that look at values, thoughts, behaviour and attachment patterns to support recovery from addiction, trauma and ongoing anxiety. Her work also addresses relationship communication and family-of-origin issues.

If someone is unsure where to start, she encourages a short initial conversation to outline concerns and goals. That first step clarifies whether the approach feels like a good fit and what practical next steps might be.

Approaches that guide online work and what they involve

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and teaches practical techniques to test and shift unhelpful thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns, which can help with relationship problems and feelings of disconnection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sally will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process may blend elements from different approaches to suit changing needs.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives a way to practise new skills in everyday settings and to continue work between face-to-face appointments if that suits the person.