24/03/2026
Getting to Know Sarah
What was the specific moment or realisation that made you decide to become a therapist?
It wasn’t one defining moment but rather a strong curiosity about the mind and why we behave the way we do. Psychology offered so many pathways to support people in meaningful ways. What’s kept me here is the privilege of walking alongside someone through a difficult season and seeing the quiet but powerful shifts that come from feeling understood.
What is one common myth about therapy that you wish you could debunk once and for all?
That you have to be in crisis to come to therapy. Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart, it can also be a space to build insight, strengthen coping skills and understand yourself more deeply.
How do you personally decompress after a day of holding space for others?
I often listen to a podcast or music on the drive home as I find this helps to mentally shift gears and arrive back into my own world.
If you could give your younger self one piece of mental health advice, what would it be?
You don’t have to have it all figured out to be doing okay. Growth is allowed to be gradual, imperfect and still meaningful.
If you had to explain your therapeutic style, how would you describe it?
I work from a CBT framework, which means we gently explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact and look at small, meaningful ways to shift patterns that may be keeping you stuck. At the heart of it though, I value creating a space where you can slow down and simply talk. Where you feel heard without judgement and supported at your own pace. Therapy with me isn’t rushed, it’s a balance of reflection, practical tools and connection.
What does a "typical" first session look like with you?
The first session is really about getting to know you and going at your own pace. I’ll ask some gentle questions to understand what’s been bringing you in, what’s feeling hard, and what you’d like to be different. There’s no pressure to share everything at once though it’s about building safety first.
How do you define "progress" in therapy?
Progress isn’t a straight line. Sometimes it looks like fewer anxious days. Sometimes it’s noticing a thought before it spirals. Sometimes it’s setting one small boundary where you previously couldn’t. Sometimes, progress is simply being able to say things out loud that have been sitting heavily and you have gained clarity just from slowing down and talking it through.
Particular interest in:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Emotional Regulation
• Anger management
• Stress management
• Workplace health and wellbeing
• Career guidance / development
• Perinatal support
• Early parenting support
Sarah has appointments available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturday mornings.
If you would like to book in a session with Sarah call us on 3269 3018.
