Claudelle Shaw, AASW

Claudelle Shaw is an AASW social worker with 15 years' experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She helps clients who are managing chronic illness, caregiving stress, grief, and the emotional impact of major life changes. Claudelle writes simply and listens closely to what matters most to each person.

Her style is collaborative and person-centred. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She uses familiar tools to break down overwhelming problems into manageable tasks. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Claudelle draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with stress, grounding and emotional regulation.

She also works with relationship issues using elements of the Gottman Method, helping partners improve communication and solve recurring conflicts. For people dealing with serious health problems, caregiving roles or chronic pain, sessions aim to balance emotional coping with practical problem-solving.

Sessions are explained in plain language and run at a pace that suits each person. Claudelle aims to help clients build tools they can use outside sessions, so progress continues between meetings.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Claudelle uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current reactions, helping people understand patterns that affect trust and closeness. This approach can be useful when relationship worries or attachment issues are a central concern.

She also uses client-centred methods that prioritise the person's perspective and goals, making sessions a space to be heard and to set practical targets. Cognitive behavioural techniques are applied to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours, which helps with anxiety, depression and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Claudelle will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's goals, preferences and life situation so therapy fits individual needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around appointments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that being able to join a session from a quieter location, or at a convenient time between commitments, helps them stay consistent with therapy.