- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship focus
About Shannan
Shannan Marano is a Master-level counsellor registered with the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA) at Level 3. She has worked in the sector for three years across services such as Aboriginal Medical Services, women’s refuges and employment services. Shannan focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse.
Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She aims to treat people with sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Shannan frames therapy as a collaborative process where small steps add up to meaningful change.
In sessions she draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, alongside attachment-informed ways of working. This mix helps address patterns of thinking, emotion regulation and relationship dynamics. Sessions are shaped around what feels most useful for the person in front of her.
Shannan also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiving stress, communication problems and dissociation. She helps people facing drug and alcohol addiction, eating-related concerns, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
She welcomes the courage it takes to seek change and supports people step by step. The practical focus is on clearer choices, healthier relationships and improved day-to-day coping. Shannan looks forward to working together with people ready to make those changes.
How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions rather than getting stuck in worry or avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and teaches practical skills to reduce distress and shift unhelpful patterns. It is often helpful for anxiety, mood and addictive behaviours. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and trust, helping people improve communication and emotional safety in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. From that conversation she will suggest which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping the process collaborative.
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Appropriately qualified counsellors can adapt exercises, worksheets and communication so the work still feels practical and grounded even when not in the same room.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Shannan commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, tailoring sessions to each person and working collaboratively toward practical change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Shannan has three years' experience working in settings including Aboriginal Medical Services, women’s refuges and employment services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA) at Level 3 and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.