Sarah Newstead
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, English and Film),
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours),
Master of Clinical Psychology,
Clinical Member of the Australian Psychology Society (APS), Member of College of Clinical Psychologists.
Welcome, thank you for consciously coming for yourself. Let me tell you a little bit about myself.
I am a Clinical Psychologist; I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg South Africa. I have worked with people from various backgrounds and cultures. I have done so in a variety of settings including state run adult, child and adolescent inpatient and outpatient facilities; as well as successfully running my own private psychology practice since 2015.
I am here to support you in finding relief from any distress, overcome any challenges and work with you so you can live a fulfilled and meaningful life.
I view each person holistically and respect that everyone comes in with their own lived experiences. I am here to learn from you; to support you in a positive and constructive way.
I use a range of therapeutic modalities and tailor my approach to each person’s need. Each type of therapy provides us with different tools. The therapies I use include psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), supportive psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, and employ mindfulness techniques as we embody our experiences. I offer both long term and short-term therapy, whether that be weekly, fortnightly or monthly sessions. You and I will talk about what feels right for you. Therapy is a journey, and we want to engage with it at various times; in diverse approaches and this is something we can explore together.
I will spend time with you in our first session; in understanding your goals, experiences, and concerns so we can discuss how I can best support you. During our first sessions, you can assess if the space is good for you and if am the right fit for you. I will invite you in our first session to ask any questions you may have.
Clients often seek my support for a variety of reasons, and they do not need to be specific as there are many different parts of ourselves and life. The areas that I have interest in and work with also include:
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Personality Disorders
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Trauma (PTSD) (CPTSD)
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Disordered Eating
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Sex; Gender and Sexuality
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Self-harm
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Interpersonal difficulties including relational, marital, occupational, and social
Looking forward to meeting with you and beginning or continuing your mental health journey.
Some extra notes:
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I do not do assessments or forensic reports.
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Please note that I do not provide bulk billing services. Please speak to me if you have a concession card and/or NDIS in the first session. If you have Work Cover or TAC, I still charge full therapy rates and reports are paid for privately.
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If you would like a letter of support for your work or university; please let me know. I usually only do this after seeing you for at least 6 sessions. This gives me time to get to know you which allows me to motivate for you in the best way possible.
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My aim is to provide you with a containing experience. I commit to the therapy space I have with you and will always be there at the time and day you are booked in for. If something unexpected comes up; I will always inform you, where possible, in advance.
GP referral details for Sarah
Sarah Newstead
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number: 5851165K
Conscious Calm Psychology
275 Bay Road, Cheltenham, Victoria 3192
Fax: 03 70489043
Email: admin@consciouscalmpsychology.com.au
