Child & Family Therapy in Wollongong & Illawarra

Is your child, teen or young person struggling with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, school refusal or challenging behaviour? You're not alone — and you don't have to stay on a waitlist to get help.

I'm Sharon Alexandra, a therapist and behaviour consultant with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents and their families across Wollongong and the Illawarra. My background is unusual — before training as a therapist, I spent years as a special education teacher. That means I understand how children think, how schools work, and how families under pressure really feel. I bring all of that into every session.

My approach is compassionate, trauma-informed and evidence-based — and always tailored to your child and your family. No referral is needed, and there's no long waitlist. If you're worried about your child right now, I want to make it as easy as possible to get the right support at the right time.

I offer in-person sessions across Wollongong and the Illawarra, home visits and telehealth appointments throughout NSW.

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Mental Health Support for Children & Teens

Anxiety, depression, low mood, emotional dysregulation and trauma can make daily life feel overwhelming for young people — and exhausting for the families supporting them. I provide one-to-one therapy that helps children and teens feel understood, build coping skills and find their way through. Sessions are age-appropriate, strengths-based and tailored to your young person's needs.

Behaviour Support & Interventions

Challenging behaviour — whether it's meltdowns, defiance, aggression or school refusal — is almost always communication. Something is happening beneath the surface that your child doesn't yet have the words or skills to express. I use positive, evidence-based strategies to get to the why behind the behaviour, not just manage what's visible. Working with both families and schools where helpful, I build consistent, practical plans that create lasting change.

Children & Family Therapy

When a child is struggling, the whole family feels it. Family therapy takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach — improving communication, strengthening relationships and building a calmer, more connected family life. I work with the whole family together, or with parents and children separately, depending on what fits best. The goal is always the same: a home where everyone feels heard and supported.

Based in Wollongong and serving families across Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and the wider Illawarra region, I offer accessible, compassionate support without the barriers of referrals or long waitlists. Whether you're dealing with a recent crisis or a long-standing challenge, the first step is simply getting in touch.