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Claudelle Shaw, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- Mindfulness approaches
About Claudelle
Claudelle Shaw is an AASW social worker with 15 years' experience. She works with adults and couples on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. She also supports people dealing with grief, family problems and communication breakdowns.
Claudelle uses clear, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred ideas. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on changing patterns that keep problems going.
In sessions she helps people untangle difficult emotions and rehearse different responses. That can look like spotting automatic thoughts, testing them with small experiments, or practising new ways to talk with a partner. She also addresses deeper relational patterns linked to attachment and family of origin issues.
Her experience includes work with people affected by domestic violence, complex trauma, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Claudelle can support those facing life changes such as divorce, ageing concerns, cancer or chronic pain. She works collaboratively and asks for feedback so therapy stays focused on each person’s goals.
People meet practical tools alongside space to talk things through. Claudelle aims to increase self-awareness and help clients develop habits that reduce anxiety, lift mood and improve relationships over time.
How Claudelle uses structured approaches in online sessions
Claudelle commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people identify automatic thoughts and test them with practical experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood and repetitive worry because it focuses on changing thinking and behaviour patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and emotional responses. This approach helps when relationship difficulties, abandonment or family of origin issues keep repeating. Client-Centred Therapy provides a straightforward framework where the person's goals guide the work and the therapist follows the client’s concerns and pace.Choosing the right method is part of the work. Claudelle will discuss options in the first sessions and decide together what to try based on the person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting methods if needed.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means people can schedule sessions around work, caregiving and medical appointments more easily. Ask about session length and technical needs when you book so arrangements suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas like family problems and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to test them. Sessions often include practical exercises to do between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years' clinical experience and has worked with adults and couples across a range of issues including complex trauma and chronic illness.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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