About Sandra
Sandra Jonah is an AASW social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. She supports people dealing with addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and low self-esteem. Sandra is warm and empathetic and uses straightforward conversation to help clients take practical steps forward.
She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and works alongside clients to spot strengths they can use. That might mean setting small goals, practising new ways of handling stress, or talking through difficult past events.
How Sandra works
Sandra keeps language simple and focuses on clear, manageable actions rather than clinical jargon. Sandra combines different therapy styles to match what someone needs in the room. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and Motivational Interviewing when people are finding change difficult.
Attachment-based and client-centred ideas shape how she builds trust and listens without judgement. Sessions are intended to be a collaborative process. Sandra works at the client’s pace and revisits plans as progress is made.
She also pays attention to practical obstacles like motivation or co-occurring issues such as substance use and workplace stress. If someone is unsure where to start, Sandra helps set the first steps and turn them into achievable tasks. Her approach is supportive, direct and occasionally light-hearted when that helps people keep moving forward.
Sandra lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Sandra works with
The areas below are the ones Sandra selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How Sandra’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that match their values. It is useful for addressing addiction, low motivation and life changes by focusing on actions rather than getting stuck on thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, trauma responses and self-esteem. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current behaviour, supporting people who struggle with trust, abandonment or feeling isolated.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sandra treats the choice of method as collaborative and will discuss what feels most useful based on the person's goals and preferences. She often blends methods so sessions stay relevant and practical as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins, and chat or messaging can suit quick reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, parenting or travel, while still allowing a consistent therapeutic relationship with an appropriately qualified therapist.
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