ABOUT SALTBUSH

Our approach is practical, structured and informed by principles of psychology, learning and behaviour.

Saltbush was founded on a simple belief, that the right kind of support, applied with focus and care, can change issues that have felt stuck for a very long time.

A different kind of therapist.

Hi, I’m Shannon

Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than 25 years working in corporate communications and marketing.

It was an environment where I saw capable people navigate pressure, uncertainty, responsibility and constant change. I also became increasingly interested in the difference between how well someone can appear to be coping and what may be happening underneath.

That curiosity eventually led me to study psychology, strategic psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy, and ultimately to create Saltbush.

My approach is warm, practical and collaborative. I'm interested not only in what you're experiencing, but in understanding how it works for you and what might help you respond differently.

You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what's wrong, having the right words or knowing what you need.

We start with where you are.

QUALIFIED. PROFESSIONAL. THOUGHTFUL.

Choosing someone to work with is an important decision.

My professional training includes psychology, strategic psychotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy, alongside ongoing professional development, supervision and professional standards.

Graduate Diploma in Psychology, UTS

11271NAT Diploma Strategic Psychotherapy & Clinical Hypnotherapy, Institute Applied Psychology

Working With Time, Institute Applied Psychology

The Solution Oriented Approach, Bill O’Hanlon, PsychMaven

altMBA

Graduate Diploma in Business, QUT

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication, University of Canberra

25+ years in high-performance environments

THE PRACTICE

You’re managing more than most without pause.

You're capable and you know it.

And still there's a low-level hum that doesn't respond to logic or effort.

A sense that even when things are okay, your brain is scanning for what could go wrong.

That hum isn't about your workload.

More often it's about old beliefs, learnt early on, things like 'I have to stay on top of everything' or 'it's not safe to slow down.'

They run quietly in the background, and no amount of productivity or willpower touches them.

That's exactly what this work addresses.

Briefly, directly, and without requiring you to spend years in weekly sessions.

OUR APPROACH

The goal isn’t just insight.
It’s a different internal experience.

We look at

  • Identifying patterns driving stress and anxiety

  • Understanding how those patterns were formed

  • Changing how your mind responds in real time

Ready to take the first step?

The hardest part is often just reaching out. If you have questions or you're ready to get started, I'd love to hear from you.

I offer a free 15-minute discovery call — a relaxed conversation about what you're experiencing and whether Saltbush is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.

📞Free 15-minute discovery call — book via the form

Location: Sydney, NSW · Online across Australia

Sessions: Online via secure video platform

Response: Within 1–2 business days