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Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson, PACFA

Australia

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PACFA counsellor - Stress and relationships

  • Guilt and shame
  • Parenting pressure
  • Compassion fatigue

About Rebecca

Rebecca Henderson is a PACFA counsellor with seven years' experience working across family services, schools, government-funded programs and private practice. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. She also supports concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, codependency, guilt and shame, and grief around end-of-life care.

Rebecca listens closely and helps people name what feels hard. She uses validation, gentle challenge and reframing to help someone who feels stuck start moving again. She combines practical conversation with a straightforward plan so clients know the next steps.

Her background includes work in community and educational settings where people often bring complex, ongoing pressures. That experience shaped a practical approach to everyday problems like managing overwhelm, setting boundaries and repairing communication. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, simple terms.

Rebecca will help people choose what to focus on first and build small changes that fit daily life. She keeps explanations plain and checks in about progress. Her style mixes direct feedback with a sense of humour when it helps people feel less alone.

People contact her when guilt or shame makes decisions or relationships feel heavy. She also works with caregivers and those facing end-of-life questions, helping them sort priorities and manage intense emotions. If someone wants a concrete plan alongside supportive conversation, Rebecca frames therapy around achievable steps.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions

Rebecca works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and active practice. One common approach is practical problem solving where the therapist and client define a specific target, break it into manageable actions and review progress. This helps with issues such as overwhelm, guilt that affects daily routines, and relationship repair.

Another helpful strand is cognitive reframing, which looks at unhelpful thoughts and tests them with real-life experience. This method supports people who carry shame about who they are or guilt about past choices by offering alternative, testable ways of understanding situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Rebecca will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as things change, keeping the process pragmatic and flexible.

The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If specific formats are important, check current session options with the provider before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Australia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns and related issues such as guilt and shame.

How would she approach shame or guilt?

She listens, validates and uses reframing and gentle challenge to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years' experience in family services, schools, government programs and private practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with PACFA and works from Australia.

Can I work with her if I live overseas?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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