Sharon Minjire, AASW

Sharon Minjire is an Accredited Social Worker with AASW, indicating accreditation as a social worker, who brings five years of clinical experience in mental health and social care. Her recent roles include working as a Mental Health Clinician at headspace Adelaide within the Early Psychosis team, supporting young people with a range of mental health difficulties, and managing case work related to crisis housing, child protection and study-related challenges. Prior to this, she worked as a Specialist Support Coordinator under the NDIS, where she developed a deeper commitment to mental health practice. She also has a background in corporate law and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Sharon provides therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD and the challenges that come with life transitions such as starting university, moving to a new country or beginning a new job. She has particular experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, shame and guilt, loneliness, and mood disorders among other issues. Her therapeutic work focuses on hope, belonging and building self-awareness as central elements of recovery and wellbeing.

Her approach draws on evidence-based techniques including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and the Strengths Empowerment Perspective, together with core social work theories and principles. Outside of her professional life she enjoys hiking, walks at the beach, spending time with family, networking and exploring different cuisines.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Sharon often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a practical approach that helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on values-based actions that build a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress and difficulties adjusting to change.

She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT strategies can support those experiencing intense emotions, relationship challenges or patterns of self-criticism.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Sharon works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting methods as progress is made and priorities change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, study or family commitments. These options increase accessibility for people in different locations within Australia and allow therapy to continue in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.