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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
About Cheryl
AASW social worker with 12 years' clinical experience in Australia. Cheryl Hamden works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She also focuses on attachment concerns, caregiver stress, forgiveness and building self-love.
Cheryl uses straightforward conversations to identify what is most troubling. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and develop practical coping skills. Sessions emphasise clearer thinking, emotional regulation and real-world strategies for each person’s situation.
Her background is in mental health social work, and she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. Cheryl adapts her approach to the topic at hand, for example focusing on skills for anxiety or guided reflection around grief and loss. The work is paced to suit how quickly a person wants to move.
People who prefer direct, practical support will find the style familiar. Cheryl checks goals together and reviews progress regularly. She aims for short‑term tools alongside deeper discussion when that is needed.
Practical matters are handled up front. Sessions sit within a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online booking flow.
Sessions are offered in English and Cheryl does not accept international clients. The profile describes her role, approach and focus so people can decide whether to begin the initial matching step.
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How Cheryl uses evidence-based approaches online
Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This involves identifying unhelpful patterns, testing small changes, and building routines that reduce symptoms over time.Another approach emphasises processing grief and loss through guided discussion and reflective exercises. These methods help people name what they are feeling, make sense of changes, and find ways to remember or adapt without forcing a set timeline for recovery.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Cheryl will discuss different ways of approaching a concern and choose techniques together based on a person’s goals, preferences and how they respond in the first sessions. The choice is collaborative and may change as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Appropriately qualified or registered therapists can help match session length and style to practical needs and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cheryl help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, forgiveness and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Cheryl uses clear, practical conversations and evidence-based techniques. She focuses on coping skills, emotional regulation and step-by-step problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cheryl has 12 years of professional clinical experience in mental health social work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.