Christine Shannon , PACFA

Christine Shannon is a PACFA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns, drawing on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and denotes a recognized professional credential for counselling and psychotherapy practitioners.

Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment and attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, narcissistic dynamics, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, panic symptoms, and paranoia. Christine aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and supports clients through those early steps with empathy and practical focus.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Christine integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship so clients can explore their feelings and goals in a supportive environment; it is useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship patterns, and emotional processing. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, panic, obsessions, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can help with rumination, anxiety, and stress management.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Christine works with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to meet with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when travel or mobility is a factor, and access support in formats that feel most comfortable for each person.