Ms Sharon Bonello
Relationship Therapist, Counsellor
Clarity Counselling
Bella Vista, Sydney NSW 2153
Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
If you are going through a difficult time and feel you have exhausted friends and family around you, maybe it's time to speak to a Professional Counsellor, someone who can remain detached and help look at the options.
Feeling heard and given the opportunity to talk freely and openly about what is causing your anxiety or stress, will help ease the pressure and lessen the load. And allow you to think clearly.
I offer a confidential service via Telehealth. Helping you find the strategies that allow you to cope with whatever is going on for you. If you don't make a change, then everything stays the same!
Background
I have been Counselling since 2005, which is when I qualified as a Professional Counsellor (Prof.Couns.Dip) I have completed the Lifeline Telephone Counselling course and continue with Ongoing Personal Development, which includes workshops, conferences and continuous learning.
My experience with marriage and relationship counseling is extensive and assisting in separation and divorce, helping to make the process as smooth as possible and working with children if required.
I have helped many people with Grief and Loss, it is never easy, but sometimes it is important just to talk.
My experience with stress and anxiety is on-going, this is a part of everyday life and finding a way to manage it with strategies and techniques can help.
Services
Professional counselling is offered for long term or short term.
Some immediate appointments can be accessed the same day, we are only a phone call away.
Your session will last for 1 hour and for as many sessions as required to help. we will work at your pace and do not recommend a specific amount of sessions.
You can feel safe in the knowledge that everything is totally confidential and your expectation of a quality service will be met.
Quality Provision
As a Professional Counsellor I am a members of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors and the Australian Counselling Association, who have strict criteria for membership.
one of which is ongoing personal development, that allows me to stay focused on being the best I can be for my clients.
A referral service is in place, should a client require more specific and defined assistance. It is important you receive the best help you can, in working through difficult issues.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Diploma of Professional Counselling - 2005 - AIPCA
- Grief & Loss Counselling Advanced study major - 2005 - AIPCA
- Relationship Counselling Advanced study major - 2005 - AIPCA
Modalities
CBT - Existential - Experiential - Gestalt - Marriage and Family - Meditation - Person Centred - Solution Oriented
Therapy Approach
Your best interest is of utmost importance to me and I will strive to give you a service that helps with all that is going on for you at this difficult time.
I will listen and assist you in finding the path that you want to follow and we will walk this journey together, for as long as it takes.
It is important that you are confident with the person that you are sharing your most personal and delicate thoughts and information. We can build that relationship together and you know that nothing goes any further.....
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Appointments
Appointments are available Monday to Saturday
From 9.30am to 5.45pm (Telehealth and phone only.)
We will endeavour to find a time that suits you and your lifestyle!
Fees & Insurance
$140.00 for single person or couple.
$160.00 for family counselling.
Private Health Funds offer a rebate.
Payment Options
You are able to pay by card and a receipt will be emailed to you.
Contact Sharon
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Sharon Bonello
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I chose to be a Counsellor when I reached 40 years old and felt like I had a good amount of life experience to offer support to people and ensure confidence with my exposure to all kinds of life situations.
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My approach to life is generally to realize that when we are in a difficult phase of our lives, it will pass.....
That it is about working tirelessly to find the best outcome and moving on with life.
A life without experience is a life not lived! -
I am interested in all aspects of life! But the journey we go on mentally is the one that can dictate how we are physically too.
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Solution focused therapy is always very helpful for people who find themselves in an immediate situation that needs to be worked on.
Cognitive Therapy is helpful for people who find themselves wanting to change their thoughts and eventually their behaviour.
There are many other methods of assisting people going through difficult times. -
A client usually feels some relief after sharing their story with me, it allows them to feel lighter and know that someone else is on that journey with them. Saying things out loud is very powerful and can be the first step to making changes.
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Therapy makes me a better person because I have more empathy and understanding of emotion and recognize that we are all quite vulnerable to change.
It has allowed me to work through my stuff and to remember that nothing stays the same...... -
The thing I like best about being a therapist is seeing my client leave my room, looking less fatigued and worried than when they arrived.
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We all have 'bad hair ' days, don't we?
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The problems we have in the world today are sometimes the same as the ones we have always had, but there is more exposure and openness to them.
Clearly the world of Internet has bought some challenges too.
Moving on from trauma will always be a challenge, no matter what that looks like. -
There are many books, films, songs and art works that inspire me. It is impossible for me to select just one...
The things that inspire me are anything that someone has taken the time to create.
However, I am grateful to all the people that create the above things that do inspire us and help us on our journey of life.