Sharon Stinson Psychologist

Sharon Stinson1 Brighton, South Australia, 5048

Overview

BOOKING DETAILS: Sharon Stinson, Psychologist Mobile: 0413 800 764 Email: sharonstinsonpsychologist@protonmail.com Service focus includes: 1. Adult mental health challenges across the lifespan: particularly relating to mood disturbance, depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, health challenges, loss/grief, life transitions and adjustment. *Inclusive of gender identity nuances and sexual orientation. 2. Women's Mental Health: Gender responsive care that addresses the impact of hormonal life stages on mental health - menstruation, PMS, PMDD, pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum, infertility, premature/early/peri/post menopause: Mood disturbances, depression, anxiety, loss/grief, trauma (abuse, PTSD), body image, sexuality; Impact of systemic issues on women's mental health. 3. Midlife and Ageing Psychology - relating to biological, psychological, social, existential challenges that impact on mental health. 4. Exploring the psychological kaleidoscope of mental health recovery/maintenance in the context of common humanity AND diversity (nuance). *Systemic impact of individual, cultural, socio-political, religious, economic, environmental, and ecological factors. Sessions availability in metro Adelaide - Hallett Cove, Cumberland Park, and Stepney. *In Consulting rooms or *Outdoor Walk andTalk Therapy - Adelaide, SA. AND *Telehealth Australia Wide. (Suitability for Walk and Talk Therapy will be thoroughly assessed prior to commencing). * Eligibility for Medicare rebates may apply for those who have a GP approved Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) or Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP). *Private Health Insurance may be applicable in some circumstances and depending on level of cover. *Self-referrals and private-fee-paying referrals are welcome. Sharon has almost four decades of service and support to humans via educator, training, counselling, therapy, and leadership roles, including 24 years in private practice as a psychologist (South Australia). All services are offered via an integrative psychology framework utilising evidence based psychological therapies + lifestyle psychology recommendations to support mental health . All therapeutic strategies are explored in the context of the biological, psychological, social, environmental, ecological, cultural, and spiritual factors impacting on an individual's mental health and general wellbeing.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Registered Psychologist: Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAPI), Australasian Menopause Society (AMS), & Medicare Australia.

Certifications

  • Women's Mental Health Specialist (2026)
  • Mental Health and Nutrition (2026)
  • Ageing and Mental Health (2026)
  • Psychotherapy with older adults (2026)
  • Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP): Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals.
  • Yoga Teacher Training/Functional Anatomy and Yoga/Yin Yoga.
  • Group Training and Assessment Facilitator.

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Stress
  • Abuse
  • Affective disorders
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis management
  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
  • Emotional abuse
  • General Counselling
  • General Psychology
  • Health psychology
  • Infertility
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Menopause
  • Mental health
  • Personal Development
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Pregnancy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Related Issues
  • Workshops

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Women
  • Men
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ
  • Adults
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Women
  • Men
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ

Services

  • Online consultations
  • Wheelchair access
  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations
  • Wheelchair access
  • Group Sessions