About Cheryl
Cheryl Hamden is an AASW social worker with 12 years of clinical experience in Australia. She focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anxiety or low mood make day-to-day life harder. Cheryl aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients feel heard and understood.
Cheryl works with people facing grief and loss, anger and frustration, and low self-esteem or motivation. She also pays attention to attachment concerns, caregiver stress and the work of forgiveness and self-love.
How Cheryl works
Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on small, manageable changes. Cheryl helps clients identify patterns that get in the way and practises skills to reduce overwhelming emotions and improve confidence.
She balances empathy with practical strategies you can try between sessions. Her background in social work means she brings both clinical experience and an understanding of everyday pressures. Cheryl sees the courage in reaching out and supports people as they try new ways of coping.
She encourages clear steps and regular check-ins to track progress. People who prefer a calm, respectful counsellor who also offers concrete tools may find her approach useful. Cheryl tailors the pace to each person and supports them while they build resilience and move towards more satisfying routines.
What Cheryl works with
The areas below are the ones Cheryl selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic methods and online sessions that fit your life
Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach addresses anxiety and stress by teaching breathing, grounding and behavioural strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss, providing space to process emotions and build coping routines that help people manage reminders and difficult days.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cheryl will discuss options in the first sessions and will help you choose methods that match your goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as you progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video calls are useful when you want face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier with lower bandwidth or when you prefer not to be on camera, and messaging or chat suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer written communication. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while still receiving support from an appropriately qualified practitioner.
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