- Evidence-informed techniques
- Culturally aware practice
- Warm and practical style
About Sharon
Sharon Minjire is an AASW social worker who helps people manage anxiety, panic attacks and everyday stress. She meets people where they are and focuses on small practical steps to reduce worry and regain confidence. Sharon speaks English and Swahili and aims to make sessions feel approachable and straightforward.
She draws on five years of experience in mental health services, including work at headspace Adelaide and an Early Psychosis team. That background involved supporting people through crisis housing, child protection issues and study-related stress. Before shifting into mental health, Sharon worked in specialist support coordination under the NDIS and practised corporate law in Kenya as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Sharon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people find what works for them. She encourages self-awareness, practical coping skills and clearer communication. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, building routines and practising new ways to respond to panic and anxiety.
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She aims to build a sense of hope and belonging while people work through transitions like starting university, moving to a new country, or changing jobs. Cultural differences and multicultural concerns are part of her experience.
Outside work she enjoys hiking, beach walks and exploring different cuisines. That personal balance informs a collaborative approach in sessions, where everyday life goals are treated as part of the therapy work.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Sharon uses several well-known, evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts, clarifying values and practising small actions that matter; it can help with ongoing anxiety and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication, which support people facing intense worry or mood difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Sharon will talk through options with each person and tailor techniques to their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that often blends methods to suit a person's life and what they want to change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow people to practise skills in their regular routines. Some formats require less bandwidth or work better without video, so practical concerns like quieter surroundings and shorter check-ins can be discussed when arranging sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sharon help with?
Sharon supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression and life transitions. She also works on issues like ADHD, social anxiety and relationship communication.
What is Sharon's therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on evidence-based techniques and building everyday coping skills. Sessions are aimed at increasing self-awareness and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
What experience does she bring?
Sharon has five years of mental health experience, including roles at headspace Adelaide and an Early Psychosis team, plus work in crisis housing and NDIS support coordination.
Which credential does Sharon hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia and practices with that professional affiliation.
Can I book sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Swahili.
Does Sharon work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Sharon?
To start, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.