Cheryl Hamden

Cheryl Hamden is an AASW social worker with 12 years of clinical practice in Australia. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression. Cheryl aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion while tailoring conversations to each person's needs.

She listens for what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room to talk through feelings and everyday challenges. Cheryl emphasises building motivation and confidence gradually rather than pushing quick fixes.

For people coping with loss or ongoing sadness, she uses steadier pacing and practical coping strategies to get through hard days. When anger becomes an obstacle, Cheryl helps identify triggers and develop ways to respond that feel safer and more effective. She also supports people working on self-love, forgiveness and repairing attachment difficulties.

Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each person’s plan. She adapts her approach as people grow, checking in about what is and isn’t helpful. The intent is to leave people with clearer skills they can use between sessions.

Her tone is supportive and down-to-earth. Cheryl encourages clients to take the first step towards change and offers steady guidance along the way.

How Cheryl Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Cheryl draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage difficult feelings and build new habits. One approach she uses involves teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as grounding exercises and simple breathing strategies to reduce overwhelm. Another approach focuses on emotion regulation and problem-solving for anger and low mood, helping people notice triggers and practise alternative responses that fit their values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cheryl will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress or new challenges appear, so therapy stays relevant and achievable.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Cheryl about what would fit your routine and circumstances so sessions can be planned around everyday life.