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Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA

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Available both in-person and online
Balmain East, NSW 2041
Are you feeling stuck inside despite all the effort and many attempts to get it right? Do you look ok on the outside but get the sense you’re crumbling internally or are you at war with yourself? Are you facing dilemmas or change that leaves you feeling overwhelmed? Are the difficulties of your past disturbing your dreams and giving you cause to lash out, cycle though addictions or want to disappear completely?
Don’t quite before the miracle! I am a trauma based therapist with a unique skill set that can help even the most complex cases. I take a trauma informed approach to the work we do, guided my my training in IFS therapy and the aliveness of the “here and now”. Over twenty five years experience as a frontline paramedic, my approach is grounded and warm.
What if the hardest part was reaching out? I invite you to do so, and know that I’ll receive you with deep respect, an open heart, a curious mind and great hope for your healing journey.
Call or Sandy Macken now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 4501 7792

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Balmain East, NSW 2041

(02) 4501 7792
My website
I focus on Addiction  
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (02) 4501 7792
Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Balmain East, NSW 2041

(02) 4501 7792
My website
I focus on Addiction  
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180

Payment Methods

Bank transfer

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Bupa
  • Defence Health
  • Health Partners
  • Medibank Private
  • NDIS
  • Police Health
  • Teachers Health
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Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Sandy Macken
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Internal Family Systems level 2 , Master Counseling and Applied Psychotherapy, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 2 Member
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Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (02) 4501 7792
Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (02) 4501 7792

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Addiction

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 4501 7792
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Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (02) 4501 7792

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • EMDR
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Trauma Focused
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I take a client centred approach and bring Rogerian skills to conversation. I bring curiosity, kindness and compassion to all client parts. Internal family systems approach to therapy but only for those clients who resonate with it and like to hold that frame also. What I hope for my clients is that they can come to feel comfortable enough with me to talk about what really bothers them.
Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4501 7792
"
I take a client centred approach and bring Rogerian skills to conversation. I bring curiosity, kindness and compassion to all client parts. Internal family systems approach to therapy but only for those clients who resonate with it and like to hold that frame also. What I hope for my clients is that they can come to feel comfortable enough with me to talk about what really bothers them.
Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4501 7792

Location

Primary Location

Balmain East, NSW 2041

(02) 4501 7792

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Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4501 7792
Photo of Sandy Macken, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Sandy Macken
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4501 7792