Sandra was born in Italy and gained her first Psychology qualifications there. While in Italy she practised in a number of environments including hospitals, private clinics and adoption.
Migrating to Australia almost a decade ago, she studied English and worked in adoption and permanent care and gambling addiction counselling; then she gained an Australian Masters in Clinical Psychology after which she went on to work in a number of community and private clinical settings.
Sandra’s therapeutic aim is to work collaboratively with her clients to enable them to have access to their best resources.
Sandra uses a number of interventions, including a psychodynamic framework, which explores past relationships and experiences, but tailors it to the specific needs of her clients.
When deemed appropriate, best practice evidence based therapies and short-term approaches may be chosen.
This team-work makes it possible to identify and achieve prominent goals, thus enhancing the client’s sense of well being.
Qualifications
Master in clinical psychology in Australia.
Doctor in Psychology (clinical and community) in Italy.
Specialist in Psychotherapy in Italy.
Registrations
Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with Medicare.
Registered as a Clinical Psychologist – practitioner with AHPRA.
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Registered as a Psychologist (Clinical scope of practice) in New Zealand.
Registered as a Psychologist (Clinical and Community) and Specialist Psychotherapist in Italy.
Area of Expertise
Stress & Anxiety
Depression
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Grief issues
Self-esteem issues
Adjustment issues
Body Dysmorphia and eating issues
Life transitions
Relationships and interpersonal relationships
Children psychological and behavioural issues
Parenting
Family matters including separation and divorce
Migration related settling issues
Gambling issues affecting both self & others
Alcohol & drug use affecting both self & others
Types of treatment
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Play Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Clients
Children (2 years+), adolescents, adults, elderly, couples and groups.
Locale
Servicing areas such as Camberwell, Malvern, Malvern East, Armadale, Caulfield, Caulfield East, Burwood, Ashburton, Chadstone, Kew, Glen Iris, Hawthorn, Balwyn,Surry Hills, Mont Albert, Toorak, Kooyong.
For Telehealth sessions you can be anywhere in Australia, please obtain a referral from your doctor and a mental health care plan.