Sally Sapkovska

Sally has been trained in a variety of evidence-based therapies and practices from a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, culturally competent, holistic, and strengths-based approach. Sally prefers an integrative approach to treatment combining elements from different modalities, such as, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Systemic Family Therapy, to meet individual needs.

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Sally has a warm, non-judgemental, and compassionate demeanour. She revels in supporting individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and achieve and sustain social and emotional well-being by embracing their authentic self. 

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Employment History and Background

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Private Practice, Victims Services, Alcohol and Other Drugs Community Services, School Counselling, Employment Services, Psychometric Testing (intelligence, academic achievement, brain-imaging, and medication testing in children with cognitive and behavioural challenges), Child Protection (Out Of Home Care).

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Education and Training

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Bachelor of Psychology

Diploma of Community Welfare Work

Certificate IV in Mental Health Work

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Beck Institute)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Dr. Russ Harris)

Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention (Black Dog Institute)

Trauma-informed Practice (Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.)

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Member of Australian Psychological Society. 

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