- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Self-esteem work
About Cheryl
Cheryl Hamden is an AASW social worker in Australia with 12 years of clinical practice. She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Cheryl focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce overwhelm and build steadier coping. She speaks English and uses her experience to help people make small changes that add up.
Cheryl’s approach is straightforward and problem-focused. She listens for what is causing repeated frustrations and helps people pin down patterns that keep anger and resentment rising. Conversations cover what happens before, during and after a strong reaction, so a person can recognise triggers and try different responses.
She also supports people dealing with grief, attachment difficulties and caregiver strain. That can mean working on how relationships influence mood, finding ways to set boundaries, and restoring a sense of self-worth after loss or long-term stress. Cheryl often suggests simple skills to reduce tension and practise new ways of responding.
Sessions are practical and paced to match what each person can manage. Cheryl helps set clear, achievable goals and reviews progress over time. She explains options in plain language and checks that proposed steps fit daily life and commitments.
People who choose her usually want direct, problem-solving conversations about behaviour and feelings. Her background in social work guides an understanding of wider life pressures, while keeping focus on actionable change.
How Cheryl uses evidence-based techniques online
Cheryl uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. One common approach focuses on identifying triggers and testing different behavioural responses. This helps people notice the build-up to anger and practise calmer, alternative actions in everyday situations.Another approach concentrates on managing stress and low mood with small, repeatable routines. That can mean structured activities to improve sleep, manageable goal-setting, and step-by-step problem solving to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Cheryl collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list the specific online formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists and appropriately qualified professionals often use remote work to help people keep momentum between sessions and practise new skills in real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cheryl work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, self-esteem issues and depression, plus related areas such as attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, forgiveness and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and problem-focused. Conversations aim to identify triggers and teach manageable strategies to respond differently to anger and stress.
How much experience does she have?
Cheryl has 12 years of professional clinical experience working in social work roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an AASW social worker based in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.