Sandra Jonah, AASW

Sandra Jonah is credentialed in Australia as a member of the AASW - the Australian Association of Social Workers - and brings over 5 years of professional experience to her practice. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds to address addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges and self-esteem concerns, tailoring her approach to each person she supports.

Sandra also works with issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, co-morbidity, divorce and separation, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and workplace concerns. She adopts a compassionate, supportive and empathetic manner and often uses a sense of humour to build rapport and ease difficult conversations. Her style is strengths-focused, working collaboratively to identify and maximise personal resources that help overcome obstacles.

Sandra personalises dialogue and treatment plans to fit each individual’s needs and preferences, drawing on established therapeutic methods to guide the work. She recognises that starting therapy can take courage and affirms the decision to seek support, offering steady, respectful guidance throughout the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often useful for addressing patterns that maintain problems such as avoidance, low motivation or persistent worry, and can support work on addictions and self-esteem.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. This approach explores attachment issues, abandonment concerns and relationship difficulties to help rebuild more secure ways of relating and improve emotional regulation.

Client-Centred Therapy offers a respectful, empathetic space where the therapist follows the person’s lead, emphasises acceptance and supports self-discovery. It can be especially helpful for people working through shame, guilt, isolation or the aftermath of trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Sandra works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that best match their needs, goals and preferences. She and other appropriately qualified or registered professionals adjust the pace and techniques based on ongoing feedback.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access, allowing people to engage from home, work or elsewhere. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.