about me

I'm Sharon Alexandra — a behaviour consultant, psychotherapist and parent coach supporting children, teens and families across Wollongong and the Illawarra. With over 20 years of experience and a background that most therapists simply don't have, I offer practical, compassionate, trauma-informed support that gets to the heart of what's really going on for your child and your family.

What makes my work different starts with where I came from. Before training as a therapist, I am also a special education teacher — working directly with children who have complex behaviours, struggle at school, at home and in relationships. That classroom experience taught me things no textbook can: how behaviour communicates unmet needs, how schools actually work from the inside, and how to reach young people who have already been let down by systems that didn't understand them.

I now bring that knowledge into my private practice, working with families navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism and neurodivergence, trauma, school refusal, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour. I also work directly with parents through coaching, and alongside families in school advocacy and support meetings — so your child's needs are heard and acted on, not just noted.

My practice is trauma-informed, strengths-based and evidence-based. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all approaches — every child and family I work with is different, and the support I offer reflects that.

You don't need a referral to see me, and you won't face a long waitlist. If you're worried about your child right now, that matters — and I want to make it as easy as possible to get the right help, at the right time.

My qualifications & registrations: Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support Bachelor of Education (Special Education) Bachelor of Arts (Communications) ACA Registered Member (#28066) NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Working With Children Check & National Police Check

I work with families in person across Wollongong and the Illawarra, home visits and via telehealth throughout NSW.