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Sally Henderson

Sally Henderson, ACA, PACFA

Therapist · Australia · 15+ years of experience

Practical support for midlife change

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  • Direct compassionate care
  • Practical tools and goals
  • Trauma informed approach

About Sally

Sally Henderson offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions and major life shifts. She is direct and warm, and helps clients take small steps towards clearer thinking and more manageable days. Sally works to create a trusting space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.

With 15 years of professional experience, Sally draws on a mix of well‑established approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours. Attachment‑based ideas guide conversations about how past relationships shape present reactions.

Sessions focus on practical tools and honest conversation. Sally helps people set realistic goals, try experiments between sessions, and weigh what matters most to them. She supports people working through trauma, relationship strain, problems with alcohol or drugs, and low self‑esteem.

Sally holds ACA and PACFA credentials, which are noted alongside her clinical experience in Australia. She speaks English and works with adults who want to face change and build more stable routines. She does not accept international clients.

To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability and the subscription model used for payments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Australia, Australia

Languages

English

How Sally uses therapy approaches online

Sally uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress and meaning‑focused questions because it shifts attention from trying to eliminate feeling to living with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives simple experiments to try between sessions; it is often helpful for anxiety, low mood and habits related to addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sally will discuss what matters to the individual and try methods that fit their goals and day‑to‑day life. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress or priorities change.

The practical aim of online work is to fit therapy into everyday life. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to attend from work or home, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in appointments when needed. They also let people try different ways of working with thoughts, feelings and behaviour while keeping therapy manageable around daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sally work with?

Sally supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and low self‑esteem. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues and family of origin matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She blends practical problem solving with reflective conversation. Sessions emphasise real‑world steps, emotional understanding and experiments to try between appointments.

What is her professional background?

Sally has 15 years of professional experience working with people on trauma, addictions, relationship problems and wellbeing concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credentials are ACA and PACFA and her practice is based in Australia.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I work with her from overseas?

Sally does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a therapy relationship?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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