Philosophy & Vision
I’m Sara, a Melbourne psychologist working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges — including the complex shifts of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
People often arrive feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm, collaborative space to explore what’s driving that — making sense of patterns and building strategies that feel genuinely aligned with who you are.
I work in-person in Carlton North and via telehealth across Australia. I’m always happy to have a brief chat to see if we’d be a good fit.
Background
Before opening my private practice, I worked across private practice, psychological assessment, and university settings. Prior to completing psychology training, I spent several years working in community mental health and disability services — including case management, NDIS coordination, and outreach support for people with complex needs and acquired brain injuries. This background gave me a grounded, practical understanding of vulnerability, system navigation, and the real-world challenges people face. I bring that experience into my clinical work today.
Services
I offer individual therapy sessions (50 min) for adolescents and adults, in-person at my Carlton North rooms and via telehealth across Australia.
Psychological assessments are available for children, adolescents, and adults, including cognitive, ADHD, autism (ADOS-2), and academic assessments. Each assessment includes a clinical interview, standardised testing, a feedback session, and a written report suitable for school, NDIS, or workplace purposes. Report writing is available on request.
I currently have availability for new clients in-person and via telehealth.
Quality Provision
All services are grounded in evidence-based practice and tailored to the individual. I hold a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and am registered with AHPRA and an Associate Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA). I have experience across private practice, assessment, university, and community mental health settings, and I engage in ongoing professional development and supervision to support quality clinical care.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Modalities
Attachment Theory - CBT - DBT - Dream Work - EMDR - Existential - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - REBT - Schema Therapy - Short-term Psychodynamic - Solution Oriented - Strengths-Based - Systems Theory - Transactional Analysis - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My approach is relational and evidence-based. I draw primarily on psychodynamic and relational frameworks to support deeper insight and longer-term emotional change — helping clients understand their inner world, the patterns shaping their relationships and behaviours, and the underlying needs that may be going unmet.
Alongside this foundation, I integrate EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, and CBT where they’re most suited to the person in front of me. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach — therapy should fit the person, not the other way around.
My style is warm, curious, and collaborative. I work with clients across a range of presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
Professional Associations
- Australian Clinical Psychology Association
Practice Locations
622 Lygon Street
Carlton North VIC 3054
Free street parking is available on and around Lygon Street. The practice is accessible via tram. Please note the building has stairs — if you have mobility requirements, please get in touch prior to your first appointment so we can make suitable arrangements.
25 Lanark St
Brunswick East VIC 3057
Appointments
I currently have availability on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays during business hours.
Fees & Insurance
Individual therapy: $230 per session (50 min). Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan out-of-pocket: $131.05. NDIS rate: $232 per session. TAC and WorkCover accepted — gap fee may apply. Report writing available on request.
Payment Options
Payments are processed via Halaxy, with a card securely stored on file. Medicare rebates are processed directly through Halaxy. NDIS self- and plan-managed clients welcome. TAC and WorkCover accepted — please enquire about gap fees prior to booking
Contact Sara
Please contact me to make an appointment