Sarah (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Psychology. She offers a safe, supportive, and compassionate space where you can share openly and feel truly heard, without fear of judgment. In therapy, Sarah creates a space for her clients to explore the experiences, memories, and beliefs that may underlie their present challenges. With compassion and care, Sarah will support you in gently reshaping the patterns and responses that no longer serve you, so you can create meaningful, lasting change and move toward a life of greater freedom.
Dr Sarah Haines
Clinical Psychologist
“Your story includes what you’ve been through, but it is not the whole of who you are”
Anon
Areas of expertise:
Specialties
Sarah specialises in supporting adults (18+) experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD & complex-trauma), adjustment difficulties, life transitions, perinatal mental health, parenting challenges, relationship and attachment difficulties, and body-image. Sarah draws on evidence-based therapies that promote change including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and EMDR.
Qualifications
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy PhD (Clinical Psychology)
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts
University of Melbourne
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Publications
2024
Healthcare providers beliefs about the meanings and impacts of prescription drug monitoring program alerts
2023
Opioid-related policy changes: Experiences and perspectives from people who use opioids to manage non-cancer chronic pain
2022
Patient experiences of prescription drug monitoring programs: a qualitative analysis from an Australian pharmaceutical helpline
2021
Improving the detection and treatment of depression in Australians with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative analysis
2021
Relationship Between Interpersonal Depressive Symptoms and Reduced Amygdala Volume in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Considerations for Clinical Practice
2021
Evaluation of Australian prescription drug monitoring programs need a holistic approach
2020
Unintended consequences of using real time prescription monitoring systems
2019
Advancing Medicine Ethically: Important Considerations for Innovative Practice
Book an appointment with Sarah
Sarah’s fee is $265 per 50-minute session. After hour appointments incur an additional $40 fee.
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