ABOUT CENTRE PSYCHOLOGY · MOORABBIN & TELEHEALTH
Practical, thoughtful psychological support.
Centre Psychology provides psychological support for adolescents, young adults and adults. Samantha works collaboratively to understand what is happening, identify what may be keeping difficulties going and develop practical strategies that fit the individual and their circumstances.
Areas of support
- ADHD and Autism — Level 1 support needs
- Anxiety, depression and emotional regulation
- School, university and VCE support
- Perfectionism, procrastination and self-esteem
- Stress, burnout and significant life transitions
- In-person appointments and telehealth
A collaborative approach: Where appropriate and with your consent, support may include communication with parents, GPs, schools, universities or other professionals involved in your care.
MEET SAMANTHA
Support grounded in understanding and practical change.
Samantha is a psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults and adults. She supports people experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD, autism (level 1), educational difficulties, perfectionism, burnout and significant periods of change.
Her approach is warm, collaborative and practical. Therapy focuses on developing a clear understanding of the person’s experiences, recognising patterns that may be contributing to current difficulties and building strategies that can be used in everyday.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
Therapy tailored to the person, not a formula.
Collaborative and individualised
Therapy is shaped around your goals, circumstances, strengths and current needs. We work together to decide what would be most helpful.
Practical and evidence-informed
Sessions combine understanding and reflection with practical strategies that can support meaningful change outside the therapy room.
Neurodiversity-affirming
Support recognises individual differences, including ADHD, autism, masking, executive-functioning challenges and neurodivergent burnout.
Connected support
Where clinically appropriate and with consent, therapy may include collaboration with parents, GPs, schools, universities or other professionals.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Explore connections between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and develop practical strategies for responding differently to unhelpful patterns.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Build psychological flexibility, respond differently to difficult thoughts and emotions, and take meaningful action guided by personal values.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed strategies
Develop skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and managing relationships more effectively.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Support the processing of distressing experiences and memories that continue to affect emotions, beliefs or everyday functioning.
Motivational interviewing
Explore uncertainty about change, strengthen personal motivation and identify realistic steps forward without pressure or judgement.
The therapeutic approach is discussed collaboratively and may draw on more than one model depending on your goals, preferences and circumstances.
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