Sally Henderson, ACA, PACFA

Sally Henderson is a counsellor practising in Australia with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She is registered with ACA and PACFA, which are professional counselling and psychotherapy associations in Australia, and applies that clinical background to work with issues such as addiction including alcohol, other drugs and gambling, PTSD and complex PTSD, domestic and family violence, sexual assault, thoughts of suicide and self-harm, stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and concerns around motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Sally creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions at their own pace. She aims to empower people to take the courageous steps required to change patterns that no longer serve them, offering practical and compassionate support throughout the process. Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care matters, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, body image and eating related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency and communication problems, as well as dissociation, divorce and separation and family of origin issues.

Working with Sally involves collaborative goal-setting and a tailored approach that draws on evidence-informed therapies to meet each person’s needs. She focuses on building strengths, improving coping strategies and helping clients find clearer pathways to a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Online therapy approaches and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values. ACT can be useful for people struggling with anxiety, stress, low motivation and ongoing difficult emotions by helping them focus on meaningful change rather than symptom control alone.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships and emotional responses. It is helpful for those experiencing attachment issues, struggles in blended or adoptive families, codependency and relationship difficulties by fostering greater security and healthier connection styles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical techniques and structured work. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday coping challenges and can support relapse prevention in addictive behaviours.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Sally will collaborate with clients to determine which methods best suit their goals, preferences and presenting issues, and adjust the approach over time in partnership with appropriately qualified or registered professionals and therapists.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible, allowing people to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy from familiar environments while maintaining regular contact with their counsellor.