Sally Henderson, ACA, PACFA

Sally Henderson is a clinically registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties.

Sally helps people talk through painful experiences from the past and current day-to-day pressures. She uses clear, practical approaches to manage anxiety and addictive behaviours. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small changes feel possible next.

Her work includes attention to attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, and the particular pressures that come with blended family arrangements. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, family-of-origin issues, and the emotional effects of separation and domestic violence. Sally aims for direct, manageable strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations.

Sessions combine techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centred listening. The focus is on noticing thoughts and feelings, testing unhelpful patterns, and choosing actions that better match a person’s priorities. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current responses.

Sally works in a straightforward, respectful way. People are invited to describe what is most pressing and set realistic goals. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask about the practical steps she uses and to choose a first session when they feel ready.