Profile / Australia
Sarah Drobczyk, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - stress and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma informed care
- Sleep and mood strategies
About Sarah
Sarah Drobczyk is an AASW-accredited social worker with 10 years of experience working in Australia. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and supports those dealing with addiction, grief and life changes. She also works with concerns such as sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress and mood disorders.
Sarah uses practical, structured approaches to make problems easier to handle day to day. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding.
Her work often covers trauma and post-traumatic stress, domestic violence and coping after separation. She also supports people facing chronic health issues, cancer caregiving and isolation. Smoking and vaping cessation, substance use, and compassion fatigue are additional areas she addresses.
Sessions are task-focused and involve clear strategies, short exercises and homework to try between meetings. Sarah aims to help people build practical skills for emotional regulation, better sleep and clearer decision-making. She explains techniques in plain language so they are easy to use in daily life.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set goals, track small changes and adjust plans if something is not working. To start, a short questionnaire and an initial session clarify priorities and the best way to proceed.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Sarah commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thinking patterns and test new behaviours. CBT is practical and goal-focused, which suits problems like anxiety, sleep issues and low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and focus on values-based action. ACT can be useful for coping with chronic health issues, grief and ongoing stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT or a client-centred route will best fit the situation and adjust as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, handle short check-ins between appointments and reduce travel time. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if that helps with focus or reduces bandwidth needs.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma and mood concerns. Other areas include sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Sarah has 10 years of experience and holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Her work has included trauma, addictions and grief.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Australia and is an AASW-accredited social worker.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up steps.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.