Cheryl Steele, AHPRA

Cheryl Steele offers calm, practical support for people facing common life stresses. She helps with anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship issues and low self-esteem. Cheryl also works with people dealing with ADHD, addictions, grief and caring responsibilities. She names aging and geriatric issues among her additional focuses and can help people navigating those changes.

Cheryl uses short, clear steps in sessions so people can try things between meetings. She encourages clients to notice values, build helpful habits and reduce unhelpful thinking. Sessions aim to be collaborative - the person’s goals guide the work rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

With five years of clinical experience and AHPRA on her record, Cheryl combines practical therapies with a warm, respectful style. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally focused methods depending on need. Her manner is straightforward and compassionate, and she invites people to bring what matters to them into the room.

Cheryl’s background includes work with trauma, complex grief, autism and family concerns. She also supports people coping with caregiver stress, cancer-related distress and blended family challenges. The focus is on helping people regain functioning and clearer everyday routine.

People start by naming a few goals and trying small experiments in session. Cheryl explains ideas simply and helps track progress. This practical focus aims to make change manageable and meaningful over time.

How these therapies translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions towards those values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts. It is useful for anxiety, depression and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments; it often suits people wanting structured tools for mood and anxiety. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on patterns in close relationships and helps people notice emotions, express needs and shift interaction cycles.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. Plans are adjusted as work progresses so sessions fit the person rather than forcing a set model.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Ask about format details when you schedule so arrangements match your day-to-day needs.