Sarah Van De Velde
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed (they, them)
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I work with adults who have often felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or stuck, or who feel their needs may not have been fully met by previous support. Common difficulties include trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, anger and emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, ADHD and grief. I also work with people seeking to understand and change behaviours that have at times affected their relationships, safety, wellbeing, or resulted in contact with legal systems.
My approach is trauma-informed, evidence-informed and practical. Early sessions focus on what brought you here, what has and has not helped, and what you want to be different — then we develop a plan around your goals.
I also provide independent forensic and medico-legal assessments, including Section 14, pre-sentence, risk and cognitive assessment.
Starting therapy can feel difficult, especially if past support has not felt useful. I aim to build a warm, collaborative relationship where honest conversations about difficult or sensitive issues are possible, and where your strengths and goals shape the work. You are welcome to contact me to discuss whether my approach is the right fit.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Sarah Van De Velde now - 0400 296 502
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $240
Payment Methods
Cash, Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Medicare Rebates
Sarah Van De Velde
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Email me or call with questions - 0400 296 502
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Sarah Van De Velde
- In Practice for 7 years
- Masters of Forensic Psychology, MPsych (forensic), Graduated 2018
- Diploma from University of Melbourne Psychology / 2012
- Diploma from University of Melbourne Psychology / 2013
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Van De Velde
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Email me or call with questions - 0400 296 502
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Forensic Psychology
- Anger Management
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodiversity-informed therapy
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Sarah Van De Velde
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Email me or call with questions - 0400 296 502
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Immuno-disorders ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Forensic Psychology
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sarah Van De Velde
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Email me or call with questions - 0400 296 502
Location
Sarah Van De Velde
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0400 296 502