Sharon Hacker

Sharon Hacker is an AASW social worker with three years of professional experience in Australia. She focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, depressed, or recovering from trauma and abuse. Sharon also supports people navigating LGBT issues and relationship challenges. She aims to make the first step into counselling as straightforward as possible for worried parents and individuals.

Sharon keeps sessions direct and simple. She encourages clients to say how they feel and what they need. The room is described as open and non-judgemental so thoughts and worries can be talked through. Her approach centres on practical conversation rather than jargon.

She has worked with neurodivergence, including autism and Asperger Syndrome, and with concerns such as abandonment, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, and impulsivity. Sharon also addresses topics like body image, codependency, communication difficulties, commitment issues and gender dysphoria. She offers support around HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and matters arising from kink, BDSM and alternative sex culture.

Sessions aim to help clients break problems down into smaller steps. Sharon assists people to identify manageable goals and to practise new ways of coping between meetings. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan to fit what’s working.

If someone is unsure how to begin, Sharon suggests a short initial conversation to outline concerns and goals. That lets people decide if her style feels like a good match before committing to more sessions.

Evidence-based approaches and practical online therapy

Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One commonly used approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing it through gradual practice; this helps with anxiety, low mood and ruminating thoughts. Another approach emphasises skills training for managing emotions and improving communication, which can be useful for relationship issues, impulsivity and codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adapts techniques so the plan stays relevant to what the person needs.

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online or in-person options are offered. Many people find remote sessions help fit counselling around family, work or other commitments, reduce travel time, and make it easier to attend regular check-ins. Others prefer face-to-face meetings when available; Sharon will discuss what fits a person's routine and comfort as part of the initial planning.