Registered Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
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Sam is a warm, client-centred, registered psychologist with over has over 15 years experience in private practice working with adult
clients. Sam’s practice is a strengths-based approach, which means identifying and using her client’s own resources
and strengths to help them develop strategies to manage difficult / traumatic experiences. Sam uses an integrative approach of therapeutic interventions to suit the needs of her clients including: Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, and Schema Therapy. Sam has completed a Master of
Counselling, Master of Psychology (Org) and undergraduate qualifications in psychology and business. She is also experienced in relationship therapy, helping couples work towards their specific goal, which may be building a more connected relationship; navigating distressing event (e.g. grief, illness, infidelity); or moving to a healthy co-parenting relationship. Sam has experience in Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy approaches to support couples in this process. She also has a special interest in neurodivergence and relationships.
Sam has worked with adult clients with a range of presentations, including:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma, including PTSD
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Stress management
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Adjustment challenges
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Relationship issues
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Low self-esteem / self-worth
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Weight management
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Parenting difficulties
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Pre- and post-natal anxiety and depression
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Navigating neurodivergence (ADHD, AS) in a neuro-normative-centric world
Sam is available to see clients on Tuesday.
Book an Appointment
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Appointments are 50 mins long and the fee is $190, which must be paid at the time or prior to the appointment. Payment can be made via Eftpos or credit card at the time of session, or via direct deposit or BPAY prior to the appointment.
Payment for telehealth appointments is required prior to the session (direct deposit or BPay) or credit card details can be input in the Halaxy to process the payment at the time of the session.
Cancellation Fee:
A cancellation fee is payable for appointments cancelled or rescheduled within 48 hours of the appointment. The cancellation fee is 100% of the appointment fee ($190). Medicare or Private Health rebates do not apply to cancellation fees.
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Services
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Individual Therapy
Sam provides individual support to adults (aged 17 years and over).
Relationship Therapy
Sam is an experienced relationship therapist.
Corporate Services
Sam is experienced in providing outplacement support for individuals and organisations across a range of private and public sectors and industries (health, technology, finance, engineering, building, education, etc.). Sam has experience in delivering Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to a broad range of organisations, industries and roles.
Board Approved Supervision
Sam is an experienced supervisor for provisional and experienced psychologists.
