Cheryl Hamden , AASW

Cheryl Hamden is a credentialed mental health social worker in Australia with 12 years of clinical practice. She holds the AASW credential, which denotes membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects professional training in social work and mental health.

Cheryl has supported people facing stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, managing anger, and addressing motivation, self esteem, and confidence concerns. Her work also includes attention to attachment issues, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and cultivating self-love. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances.

Cheryl frames help-seeking as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling and happier life and focuses on empowering clients as they move through change. She customizes strategies to align with a client’s goals and pace, offering practical support and encouragement throughout the process.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online support

Cheryl employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are adapted to online formats to address common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self esteem. One approach focuses on skills-based interventions that teach practical coping tools and strategies for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. These techniques help clients build routines, reduce reactivity, and strengthen resilience.

Another emphasis is on emotion-focused support that helps people process loss, forgive where appropriate, and cultivate self-love. This work centers on understanding emotional responses and developing healthier ways to relate to oneself and others. Both approaches are grounded in established clinical principles and tailored to the individual’s situation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cheryl collaborates with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress is made. Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to engage from home, fit therapy into busy schedules, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.