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Sarah Drobczyk, AASW

Practical somatic and talking therapies

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About Sarah

Sarah Drobczyk is an AASW-accredited social worker with ten years' experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. She combines practical talking therapies with an awareness of how the body holds stress, so clients can work on thoughts, feelings and physical reactions together. She keeps language plain and moments focused, aiming to make each session feel manageable and down-to-earth.

Sarah believes people are the experts in their own lives.

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Background and approach

She helps clients identify strengths and small steps that fit their day-to-day routines. Sessions centre on clear goals, honest conversation and practical skills that can be used between meetings. Her approach blends Somatic methods with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred listening.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills and motivational interviewing to tailor support to each person. This mix helps with anxiety, trauma, addictions and mood concerns. Sarah has worked with people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness and grief, and she supports those navigating life changes such as separation or career shifts.

She also addresses sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD-related challenges and issues around discrimination or multicultural stress. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How somatic and ACT approaches work online

Somatic work pays attention to the body's signals alongside thoughts and feelings. In practice this can mean noticing breathing, tension and movement to help reduce overwhelm and improve regulation. It is often useful for trauma responses, chronic stress and persistent physical tension.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without letting them dictate actions. ACT focuses on values and tiny actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and the therapist listens and reflects to help clarify goals.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out which approaches suit each person's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions may blend Somatic attention with ACT exercises and client-centred listening depending on what helps most.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and health issues, and allow therapy to continue during busy or difficult periods. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can guide exercises, provide coaching and support skills practice between sessions to keep progress moving forward.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?
Sarah works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief and depression. She also supports people with sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD and career-related stress.
What is Sarah's therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, combining body-focused Somatic work with talking therapies. Sessions focus on small steps, skills and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in counselling and social work settings. That background includes supporting people through chronic illness, caregiver stress and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Sarah is an AASW-accredited social worker based in Australia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sarah provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Sarah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.