- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose exploration
About Deborah
Deborah Sammon is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 28 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem and the practical challenges that follow major life changes such as separation or career shifts. Deborah writes that she sees clients' strengths as a foundation for change and encourages people to recognise their own knowledge of their story.
In sessions she takes an integrative approach, drawing on evidence-based techniques suited to the issue at hand. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what has mattered in the past, and small steps that can reduce immediate pressure. She often helps people name and work through feelings like shame, guilt or abandonment so those feelings stop driving daily choices.
Deborah works with concerns tied to relationships and the workplace, including communication problems, control issues and caregiving stress. She also supports people navigating midlife questions and those trying to reorient their sense of life purpose after a change.
Practical coping skills are a feature of her work, along with exploring how attachment and past losses shape current responses. Sessions mix talking, reflection and concrete strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety or intrusive memories.
She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking a first session. The process is presented as a first step to clarify what someone needs and to plan the initial sessions together.
Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work
Deborah practices integrative, evidence-based techniques tailored to the presenting problem. Two common strands she uses are cognitive-behavioural approaches and trauma-informed work. Cognitive-behavioural approaches look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teach practical skills for managing anxiety and low mood. Trauma-informed methods focus on stabilising symptoms, processing distressing memories gradually, and building emotional regulation skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. She discusses different methods with clients and chooses techniques together based on each person’s goals, preferences and what seems most useful in early sessions. This collaborative way helps test what works and adjust pace and focus as therapy continues.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for people balancing caregiving or work commitments, and supports continuity of care after life changes.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues and coping with life changes including divorce and workplace problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach that mixes talking, reflection and practical coping skills to help people clarify next steps.
How many years of experience does she have?
Deborah has 28 years of professional experience working with people on stress, trauma, grief and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is listed as ACA and practises in Australia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to 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, use the crisis numbers.