Christine Shannon, PACFA
PACFA therapist for stress and trauma recovery
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and abuse care
- Depression and mood support
About Christine Shannon
Christine Shannon is a PACFA-credentialed therapist in Australia with nine years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings a compassionate, person-focused approach to each session, helping clients explore thoughts and feelings and build realistic strategies for coping and growth. Christine has worked with clients on motivation, confidence, and anger management and offers understanding and practical guidance tailored to individual needs.
In her practice Christine aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely about what matters to them. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she acknowledges the step it takes to reach out for support. Christine draws on established therapeutic methods to help clients clarify goals, address patterns that cause distress, and strengthen resilience over time.
Her PACFA credential indicates affiliation with a professional counselling and psychotherapy association in Australia, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and standards of practice. Christine communicates in English and works with adults dealing with a range of mood and relationship concerns, including issues related to attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and obsessive or compulsive patterns.
In her practice Christine aims to create an open and nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely about what matters to them. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she acknowledges the step it takes to reach out for support. Christine draws on established therapeutic methods to help clients clarify goals, address patterns that cause distress, and strengthen resilience over time.
Her PACFA credential indicates affiliation with a professional counselling and psychotherapy association in Australia, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and standards of practice. Christine communicates in English and works with adults dealing with a range of mood and relationship concerns, including issues related to attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and obsessive or compulsive patterns.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Shannon have?
Christine Shannon has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Christine Shannon a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential PACFA.
In which languages does Christine Shannon provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Shannon located?
Christine Shannon is located in Australia.
How can I work with Christine Shannon as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Shannon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Shannon work with international clients?
Christine Shannon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Shannon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that meet you where you are
Christine Shannon integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where the client leads the pace of change and the therapist offers acceptance and understanding - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional exploration. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develops practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and patterns that maintain distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and bodily experience, which can reduce reactivity and support regulation in the face of stress or trauma.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine what best fits their goals, values, and preferences. She tailors techniques and goals together with clients, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments. These options support accessibility for people who prefer remote sessions and allow the therapeutic work to proceed in a format that suits individual needs.