Claudelle Shaw, AASW
Compassionate counsellor for life transitions
Details
| Name | Claudelle Shaw |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Claudelle
Claudelle Shaw is an experienced counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a clear, down-to-earth way so people can talk about what matters most. Claudelle holds AASW and has 15 years of clinical experience in Australia.
She focuses on what a person wants to change and how their story shapes their present. Sessions are practical and collaborative. Conversations aim to increase self-awareness and find small steps that lead to different choices and feelings.
Background and approach
Claudelle draws on Narrative Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centred approaches. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and relationship work influenced by the Gottman Method when that fits a person's aims. Techniques are chosen to suit each person's situation rather than a single formula.
People commonly bring issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, communication problems, grief and family of origin difficulties. Claudelle supports people working through divorce, domestic violence impacts, cancer-related strain and forgiveness work with sensitivity and care. Her sessions mix talking, reflecting on life stories, practical strategies and mindfulness practices.
She invites feedback so the work stays relevant and useful. The aim is to leave therapy with clearer choices and skills that help in daily life.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Claudelle works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Claudelle among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Claudelle directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Claudelle directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and Attachment approaches in online counselling
Claudelle commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and rewrite how difficult events fit into their life story. This approach can be useful for issues like trauma, identity struggles and feeling stuck.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That work helps with trust, closeness and communication concerns in relationships. Claudelle pairs these with client-centred listening so each person feels heard and the pace is set by them.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Claudelle will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's needs. She treats the process as collaborative and adjusts techniques based on feedback and what is helping.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone can suit lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins, and chat or messaging works for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving or health-related limitations.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Claudelle supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles and depression. She also works with related issues like caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred. Conversations focus on the person's story, immediate problems and practical ways to try different behaviours between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults and couples in Australia and brings that background into session planning and technique selection.
What credentials and location are listed?
Claudelle holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Claudelle?
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