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Book a 60-minute sessionSasha Thompson · Counselling & Psychotherapy
Understand yourself. Find a way forward.
Counselling and psychotherapy for adults navigating life changes, disconnection and recurring relationship difficulties.
Online across Australia · Walk & Talk in Centennial Park, Sydney
Slide 1 of 3: Meet Sasha
Reconnect with yourself, create a more meaningful life
You may have your work life figured out, yet still feel lonely, disconnected or as though something is missing.
Discover how understanding yourself more deeply can help break old patterns, build more meaningful relationships and experience greater connection, purpose and vitality.
Does this sound familiar?
- Have you lost your sense of identity after divorce, separation, retirement or another major life transition?
- Are you successful at work but feel something is missing from your personal life?
- Do you feel stuck or uncertain about how to create a more fulfilling life?
- Do you find yourself repeating the same unhelpful relationship patterns?
- Do you turn to food, alcohol or work to escape uncomfortable feelings?
- Do you lack the motivation for physical activity?
Understanding your patterns can change everything. Recognising them is the first step towards change, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Imagine feeling more connected, fulfilled and alive
Through deeper self-understanding and practical guidance, you can begin to:
- Build meaningful friendships and deeper intimate relationships
- Feel more enthusiastic about everyday life
- Discover what matters to you beyond work and responsibilities
- Recognise and change unhelpful emotional patterns
- Express your needs and feelings more openly
- Create a greater sense of purpose, connection and belonging
Ways to work together
My work is grounded in The Five Shift Framework™ — a practical approach to understanding yourself and building deeper connection. Choose individual support or a small-group experience, online or in person.
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Private program
Personalised support through the Relationship Reconnection Program, helping you understand your patterns and build deeper connection — Australia-wide.
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Walk & Talk program
Guided walking, reflection and relaxed conversation through the Walk & Talk Connection Program, in Centennial Park, Sydney.
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Meet Sasha
Understanding the whole person
I’m a PACFA Registered Counsellor with nearly 30 years’ experience across mind–body health, including counselling, psychotherapy, naturopathy and nutrition.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My approach brings together counselling, psychotherapy, nervous system awareness, attachment-informed practice and practical mentoring through The Five Shift Framework™. Meaningful change often begins with feeling genuinely heard.
- 30 years’ experience across mind–body health
- PACFA Registered Counsellor • Counselling • Psychotherapy
- Member of ATMS (Naturopathy & Nutrition) • Functional Medicine
- Online Australia-wide • In person, Sydney
The Five Shift Framework™
A pathway towards understanding and connection
Lasting change isn’t simply about changing behaviours. It begins with understanding the experiences, emotions and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others.
Stage 1: Being Understood
A compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences, challenges and what matters most to you.
Stage 2: Understanding Yourself
Exploring the beliefs, emotional responses and relationship patterns that have developed through your life experiences.
Stage 3: Awareness
Beginning to recognise triggers, automatic reactions and habitual ways of relating, creating space for new perspectives.
Stage 4: Conscious Choice
Developing practical ways to respond rather than react, communicate your needs and make choices aligned with your values.
Stage 5: Presence, Connection & Aliveness
Cultivating a more authentic connection with yourself and others, with greater presence, emotional intimacy and fulfilment in everyday life.
Getting started
Step 1
Choose the appropriate service
An individual session, a private program, the Walk & Talk group or NDIS support.
Step 2
Arrange a conversation or appointment
Book a complimentary 15-minute call or a 60-minute session online.
Step 3
Discuss suitability and next steps
We talk through what you’re looking for and whether working together feels right.
The introductory call is free and obligation-free. It doesn’t enrol you in a paid program.
Kind words from clients
Sasha possesses a unique blend of professionalism and warmth. Her sessions are not only insightful and therapeutic, but also uplifting, empowering and practical. She has an exceptional ability to connect, understand and offer guidance that resonates deeply and facilitates genuine progress.
This program met my need for connection, acceptance and positivity in a non-judgmental way.
Sasha is professional, thorough, and genuinely interested and clear in direction and advice.
Frequent questions
Do you offer online and in-person options?
Individual sessions and the Relationship Reconnection Program are held online via Google Meet, from anywhere in Australia. The Group Walk & Talk program meets in person in Centennial Park, Sydney. NDIS support is available by telehealth or phone, or face to face within about 30 minutes of Bondi Junction.
How do I choose the right service?
A one-off individual session suits exploring a specific challenge. The Relationship Reconnection Program offers private, structured support over around 12 weeks, and Walk & Talk offers the same framework in a small group outdoors. If you’re unsure, an introductory call is a good place to start.
What happens in the introductory call?
It’s a complimentary, obligation-free 15-minute call to discuss what’s bringing you here, answer your questions and explore whether we’re the right fit. Book a free 15-minute call
How do NDIS enquiries and referrals work?
I support self-managed and plan-managed participants. Participants, families and support coordinators can find service details and the referral pathway on the NDIS support page.
Sasha also works with NDIS participants, providing Counselling & Capacity Building, Daily Living & Independence.
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Finding the right person to support you matters
Choosing a mentor is an important decision. This complimentary, obligation-free 15-minute call gives us an opportunity to discuss what’s bringing you here, answer your questions and explore whether we’re the right fit to work together.
- Obligation-free, with no commitment to a program
- Online, anywhere in Australia
- Choose a time that suits you
Free · 15 minutes
Introductory call
Talk through what’s bringing you here, ask questions about the programs and see whether we’re the right fit.
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