Provisional Psychologist

Degree:  Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne University, Bachelor of Behavioural Science Psychology (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology.

Professional Associations: Australian Psychological Association (APA).
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Sarah’s approaches her therapy sessions by utilising evidence-based practices such as; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing.

She has a special interest in providing supports for clients dealing with alcohol and other substance use addiction Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Sarah helps to create a space to safely process, without judgment and nurtures the courage to be imperfect. Sarah enjoys working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. With a special interest in working with teens and adolescents impacted by a mental health condition compounded by drug and alcohol use.

Sarah’s approach uses a person-centred, strength-based approach and works in collaboration with clients to pursue their therapeutic goals, identify and build on their strengths in order to live their best lives possible.

Sarah enjoys reading and researching her areas of interest. Sarah enjoys spending time with her four children.

Fun Facts:

Favourite sandwich: Curried Egg
Favourite Superhero: Dr Strange
Most inspiring part of your job:  The clients, after hitting hard times they manage to find this incredible strength to keep going, practicing skills, and making small changes.
If you were a pasta which shape would you be: A macaroni, because I’m small and my humour is slightly bent.