Sharon Minjire, AASW

Sharon Minjire is an AASW social worker who supports carers and other people coping with stress, anxiety and life transitions. She helps clients worried about self-esteem, mood changes, ADHD and the daily strain of caregiving. Sharon uses clear, practical steps so conversations stay focused and useful.

She has five years' experience working in mental health settings in Australia. She has been a mental health clinician at headspace Adelaide and worked with early psychosis teams. Her background also includes case management for crisis housing, child protection and support coordination under the NDIS.

Sharon draws on evidence-based techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills, narrative approaches and strengths-based work. She explains tools plainly and works with each person to try them out in everyday life. Cultural background and belonging are important to her practice, and she has worked with many people from diverse cultural communities.

In sessions she aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can speak openly. The focus is on building self-awareness, reducing shame and guilt, and finding small steps toward hope and connection. Sharon also supports people managing transitions like starting university, moving country or changing jobs.

Outside of work she enjoys hiking, beach walks and trying different cuisines, and she sometimes draws on those life interests in conversation with clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support that fit your life

Sharon commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and adjusting to life changes. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and learning practical coping strategies for stress and mood swings. Narrative and strengths-based methods help people reframe difficult experiences and build on personal resources.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sharon discusses options with each person and decides together which techniques suit their goals and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can be adapted over time as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study and caregiving. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help people maintain continuity of support while juggling daily responsibilities. Appropriately qualified therapists can work with clients remotely to practise skills, set goals and track progress in ways that fit everyday life.