Willow Oak Psychology

Willow Oak Psychology Willow Oak Psychology provides a range of behaviour support services within both individual and group environments.

Established in Brisbane by Dr Sarah Swannell, Willow Oak Psychology is recognised as a leader in dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Willow Oak Psychology was founded by Dr Sarah Swannell. Sarah commenced her psychology career as a Senior Researcher in the Discipline of Psychiatry at The University of Queensland. She commenced clinical work in 2007, achieved full registration as a psychologist in 2009, completed a PhD in 2013, and earned a Master of Clinical Psychology in 2020. Sarah has 14 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings, including private practice, community mental health, acute inpatient and private psychiatric hospitals.

03/12/2025

When we're in the middle of a storm, it's hard to see what might grow from it. If you're going through a rainy season right now, trust that something beautiful can still bloom from this. 🌅

Ready to brighten your day and bring a little extra calm to your session 🐾
01/12/2025

Ready to brighten your day and bring a little extra calm to your session 🐾

Curious about how EMDR actually works? Here are the 8 phases that make this powerful therapy so effective. Each step is ...
28/11/2025

Curious about how EMDR actually works? Here are the 8 phases that make this powerful therapy so effective. Each step is designed with your safety and healing in mind.

26/11/2025

The resilience you're building today might not be visible yet, but it's there, growing stronger with each challenge you face.

A safe, welcoming space to learn and practice DBT skills. Sunlight, supportive tools, and calm surroundings help make em...
23/11/2025

A safe, welcoming space to learn and practice DBT skills. Sunlight, supportive tools, and calm surroundings help make emotional regulation and mindfulness a little easier. 🌿✨

19/11/2025

You can't change what's already happened. But when you stop resisting what is, you finally have energy to move forward.
Acceptance isn't giving up; it's letting go of the struggle.

16/11/2025
I had the best time sharing Martin Bohus’s incredible DBT-PTSD therapy with such an engaged, enthusiastic bunch on the G...
16/11/2025

I had the best time sharing Martin Bohus’s incredible DBT-PTSD therapy with such an engaged, enthusiastic bunch on the Gold Coast yesterday. So excited to continue training Aussie practitioners in this treatment. And what an incredible view from my hotel room!

16/11/2025

Notice 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste. This simple exercise brings you back to the present moment and helps calm your nervous system.

EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. It's evidence-based, effective, and s...
14/11/2025

EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. It's evidence-based, effective, and supports long-term relief.
EMDR therapy is available at Willow Oak Psychology.

12/11/2025

Suffering often comes from fighting what's already true. Resisting reality. Asking "why me?" over and over.
Acceptance doesn't mean you like what happened. It means you stop adding struggle on top of pain.
When you accept what is, you can finally move forward.


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4/21 Windorah Street
Stafford, QLD
4053

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