Claudelle Shaw
Experienced counsellor for relationships and trauma
AASW Australia
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Claudelle
Claudelle Shaw is an experienced counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. She draws on 15 years of practice in Australia to support people through painful life changes and ongoing emotional struggles.
Background and approach
Claudelle works in a direct, respectful way. She listens first and aims to understand each person's story.
Then she helps people recognise unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and practises manageable steps to change them. Sessions focus on problem-solving, emotional awareness and realistic goals.
Her background includes a strong emphasis on attachment and relational patterns. She uses the Gottman Method alongside Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people improve how they relate to themselves and others.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also feature when they match someone's needs. Claudelle is an AASW social worker and brings practical skills to everyday challenges.
She has worked with issues such as family of origin problems, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, caregiving stress, chronic illness, domestic violence-related harm, and forgiveness work. People can expect a collaborative approach that values feedback and adapts to what works.
Sessions aim to build insight and teach clear tools for coping, so people can return to daily life with more confidence and steadiness.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Claudelle commonly uses the Gottman Method and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her online work. The Gottman Method focuses on concrete communication skills and conflict management to improve relationship interactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections, helping people feel more supported in relationships. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety and low mood.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Claudelle will talk through your situation, goals and preferences, and suggest an approach or combination that fits. She adapts methods over time so therapy stays relevant to what you need.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video suits in-depth sessions where visual interaction helps. Phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session support and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines or long commutes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Registered with
AASW
Languages
English