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Deborah Sammon, ACA

Therapist in Australia

Deborah is an Australian therapist with credentials including ACA.

28+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse

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About Deborah

Deborah Sammon is an integrative counsellor based in Australia with 28 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. Holding the ACA credential, she brings long-standing experience working with individuals who want practical tools and compassionate guidance to navigate difficult life transitions and emotional pain. She works from the view that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are central to healing and growth.

Deborah helps clients build confidence and resilience while addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication and control struggles, relationship separation, guilt and shame, and workplace pressures. Her practice also includes focus on forgiveness, life purpose and midlife questions, self-love, and recovery from post-traumatic stress. She encourages those taking the first step toward therapy to acknowledge the courage it takes to seek support and to feel proud of that decision. Deborah aims to offer a steady, collaborative approach that helps people set achievable goals and move forward at a pace that suits them.

Areas of expertise

Experience

28+ years

Credentials

ACA

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also listed for

Abandonment Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation

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Forgiveness Guilt and shame Life purpose Midlife crisis Post-traumatic stress Self-love Workplace issues

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the presenting concern. One common focus is skills-based work for stress and anxiety, which teaches practical strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and reactions and to restore daily functioning. She also offers trauma-informed approaches that help people process and integrate difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe, supporting recovery from post-traumatic stress and abuse. For those facing loss and major life changes, grief-focused supportive therapy helps to explore emotions, honour what has been lost, and find ways to rebuild meaning and purpose.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Deborah approaches treatment collaboratively. She listens to each person’s goals, preferences and life context and then discusses which evidence-based techniques are likely to fit best, adjusting the plan as the work progresses.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, to access help from home, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable while working with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Deborah Sammon have?

Deborah Sammon has 28 years of experience.

What professional credentials does Deborah Sammon hold?

The directory lists these credentials exactly as supplied: ACA. Credential details: .

In which languages does Deborah Sammon provide therapy?

Deborah Sammon provides therapy in English.

Where is Deborah Sammon located?

Deborah Sammon is located in Australia.

How can I work with Deborah Sammon as my therapist?

You can work with Deborah Sammon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Deborah Sammon work with international clients?

Deborah Sammon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Deborah Sammon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.