Samantha has many years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. She believes strongly in early intervention and working collaboratively to strengthen emotional health, interpersonal relationships and wellbeing.
Samantha is a registered clinical psychologist with extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan in both private and public settings (community child and adolescent health services and hospital based mental health clinics) both in Australia and in the UK. She works within a strengths based framework utilising a broad range of evidence based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet each clients individual needs. Outside of her private practice she also co-facilitates a group based treatment program for children and youth with persistent pain.
SAMANTHA'S TREATMENT SUMMARY
In my practice I strive to create a calm and safe space for all clients and I believe that feeling heard and understood is essential for making meaningful progress in therapy. My overall aim is to support you to utilise your existing strengths and help you navigate through your challenges to improve your emotional health and wellbeing.
Areas of Interest;
Therapeutic Approaches;
I tailor my approach to fit each clients unique needs utilising a range of evidence based approaches. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapies, Family therapy and Parenting , Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)/Mindfulness, Schema based therapies and Playbased CBT.
Client Base:
Ages 8 and above
Medicare and private referrals
NDIS clients
Psychometric testing (WISC -V) Age 6- 16 years.
*Please note I do not provide court reports.
