Claudelle Shaw, AASW

Claudelle Shaw is an AASW counsellor with 15 years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, and works with concerns such as low self-esteem, grief and the emotional fallout from illness or caregiving. Claudelle writes plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person.

Her style is collaborative and person-centred. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness and finding practical steps to change unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour. Claudelle uses tools from cognitive behavioural work and mindfulness to help people notice triggers and try new responses.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current trust and intimacy issues. For couples, she uses elements of the Gottman Method to address communication and repeated conflicts. Claudelle adapts her approach to each person's needs rather than following a single formula.

People can expect clear, down-to-earth language and homework that feels doable between sessions. Claudelle checks in about progress and changes the plan if something isn’t working. Her aim is to leave clients with skills they can use after therapy ends.

Sessions are conducted in English in Australia. Readers should confirm session formats and scheduling details when arranging an appointment.

Approaches you can use online

Claudelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy, explained in plain terms. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours to reduce anxiety and low mood. It is useful for stress, panic, persistent worry and patterns that keep problems going.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current trust, jealousy and communication. It helps people notice defensive reactions and try different ways of connecting in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Claudelle works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals and preferences. She will discuss which techniques to try and review progress together, adjusting plans as needed.

Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that doing therapy from home or another convenient place helps maintain continuity between sessions and practice new skills in everyday life.