- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed support
About Shannan
Shannan Marano is an ACA counsellor with a Master-level background and three years of hands-on experience. She has worked across Aboriginal Medical Services, women's refuges and employment services. Shannan focuses on supporting people who are living with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse.
Shannan approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and empathy. She adapts sessions to match individual needs and life circumstances rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, helping people take small steps that feel doable.
Sessions can include talking through responses to difficult events, learning new coping skills, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. She draws on a mix of approaches to suit the issue and the person. Shannan aims to make therapy a collaborative process where goals are set together.
People contact Shannan for a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety, including addictions, attachment and abandonment worries, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, eating and food-related issues, family of origin patterns, guilt and shame, and life-purpose questions. She also offers support around hospice and end-of-life conversations and navigating feelings of isolation.
Her work is practical and person-centred. Shannan invites people to take the first step and will help them plan the next ones. She encourages honest conversation and steady progress tailored to each person’s goals.
How therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress and situations where avoidance keeps problems alive. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like panic or excessive worry. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns that shape how people relate and feel safe, and can be useful when past bonds affect current trust and closeness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s situation and adjust if something does not feel right.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and making check-ins easier to schedule around work or caregiving. The profile does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm available session options before booking. A brief consultation or the matching questionnaire can clarify whether online sessions suit the person’s needs and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Shannan help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centred, emphasising empathy and collaboration to set achievable goals together.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shannan has three years of experience working in settings such as Aboriginal Medical Services, women's refuges and employment services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the Australian Counsellors Association at Level 3 (ACA) and practises in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Shannan?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.