Specialist in Child Development and Family Support
Sarah is a highly experienced and compassionate psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
Sarah works predominantly with pre-school and primary school-aged children, bringing specialised expertise in developmental, cognitive, academic, autism, and ADHD assessments. She has extensive experience in assessing complex behavioural presentations and is uniquely skilled in working with very young children, offering developmental assessments from infancy.
Drawing on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based strategies, Sarah integrates these with play therapy techniques to provide developmentally appropriate support. She works across both the private and government sectors, including in Early Childhood Inclusion programs and Child and Family Learning Centres.
Sarah is widely recognised for delivering practical, achievable recommendations and therapeutic strategies that align with the realities of busy family life. As a mother of five, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight into her work, helping to foster positive behaviour change and stronger family connections. She is also a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.
With additional training through Child Bereavement UK, Sarah is both personally and professionally equipped to support children and families through grief and loss. She places strong emphasis on physical wellbeing and sleep hygiene as vital components of mental health and recovery.
When not working, Sarah will be spending every moment with her husband and young family together in their garden, growing vegetables and interacting with their miniature farm animals. You may also see Sarah and her family supporting community awareness projects in honour of their young son.
