Rosemary Harris, ACA

Rosemary Harris is an ACA counsellor based in Australia with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, work and career issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, ADHD and a range of intimacy and self-esteem matters. Her clinical focus also extends to attachment and avoidant personality issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, separation and divorce, infidelity, isolation and questions about life purpose.

Her practice is grounded in practical, goal-oriented methods including Short Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These approaches help clients identify manageable steps, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and clarify personal values to guide meaningful action. Rosemary seeks to create a respectful, sensitive and compassionate space where people feel heard and understood.

She recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and tailors the process to each person’s unique needs, preferences and goals. Rosemary offers flexible session formats to accommodate different lifestyles and circumstances.

Online therapy using ACT, CBT and Solution-Focused tools

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action towards those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression and life transitions where guiding values can support forward movement.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, and for building more adaptive coping skills.

Short Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps that lead to rapid, measurable change. It is well suited to clients who want clear, goal-oriented progress in specific areas of life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Rosemary works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or limited local options. These formats make it easier to access appropriately qualified or registered professionals from a location that suits the client and support consistent engagement over time.