- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Attachment and abandonment
About Deborah
Deborah Sammon is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 28 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Deborah sees people who carry guilt and shame and helps them talk through what keeps those feelings alive.
Deborah treats each session as a practical conversation. She listens for what a person is trying to manage right now. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, clarifying values, and building small reproducible steps to cope better between appointments.
She draws on integrative methods that suit the person in front of her rather than one fixed protocol. That means pulling together techniques that help with anxiety, grief, post-traumatic stress and relationship wounds. Deborah explains each method plainly and checks whether it fits the person's needs.
People often come with feelings tied to abandonment, attachment problems, caregiver stress or workplace strain. Deborah will help a client notice the thoughts and behaviours that keep guilt and shame active, and then practice different ways of responding to them.
Taking the first step can feel difficult. Deborah encourages small steps and steady practice. She helps people set realistic goals and reviews progress as they go.
Approaches used online and how they fit everyday life
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the person's needs. One common approach she uses focuses on recognising unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. This helps people who struggle with anxiety, guilt or self-doubt to gather different evidence about themselves.Another commonly used approach works with trauma-related reactions by gradually and safely revisiting difficult memories while building grounding and coping skills. That approach is useful for people carrying post-traumatic stress, painful memories or intense shame related to past events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss options and decide collaboratively which techniques match a person's goals and preferences. She explains each method plainly and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. They can also allow a person to use audio-only or video depending on what feels manageable on the day.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame?
She uses an integrative approach and describes specific techniques in-session, helping clients notice the thoughts and behaviours that keep shame active.
How long has she practised?
Deborah has 28 years of professional experience working with these concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Can non-Australian clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.