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Welcome
Meet Sam
Sam is our director and psychologist extraordinaire. Read below how she describes herself or give us a call now to book in and find out about her in person!
Who I am
‘I’ve always been keen on making a difference.’
In 2005, I studied Psychology in my Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). A year later, after a serious car accident, I stopped being vaguely curious about it and started planning my career.
As a patient recovering from significant injuries, I learned first-hand how skilful, caring Psychologists can help us heal.
How I help
I support people who are dealing with pain of every kind. Chronic physical pain as a result of illness or injury. Emotional pain stemming from depression, anxiety, or grief and loss.
Some of my clients are struggling with anger and constant conflict. Others are looking for help to navigate life crises like separation or redundancy.
If you’re looking to develop your people skills to help you change careers or further enhance healthy relationships. I can help you do that too.
Why I’m here
I spend a sizable chunk of my life doing a job I love. I balance my psychology career between working in a school where I can unleash my immaturity with children and balance this out with my practice at Westside Health.
Why trust Sam
Know that though Sam’s job is talking therapy, she’s not all talk, she’s worked hard to get herself the qualifications to help you in the most evidence based and quality way!
Registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Master of Health Science, La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology, Cairnmillar Institute
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology, Monash University
Bachelor of Social Science, Swinburne University
Sam’s Qualifications:
Westside Health focuses on creating interventions to specifically suit you and your needs. We believe that our clients are the experts in their own lives, and feel it a privilege to be chosen to guide them for a time in their journey.
At Westside Health you will find safety, a space to express yourself and a clinician eager to help.
Our focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan.
Our Treatment Focus
“Sometimes saying it out loud, is what’s needed to solve it”
The Westside Health Values
Kindness
Respect
Client Centred Approach
Non-Judgement
Honesty & Transparency
Safety & Trust
“I’d love to show you how simple changes can transform your life.”