Meet Sarah

Clinical Psychologist

M.Psych (Clinical), B.A.Psych (Honours), B.Ed (Primary)
Sarah Hanley, a seasoned clinical psychologist, brings extensive experience supporting young people and families, following a decade-long tenure as a primary school teacher. Specializing in learning difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety, body image, and behavioral challenges, she has worked across diverse clinical settings including schools, mental health services, and universities. Passionate about evidence-based therapies, she employs CBT, ACT, FBT, and DBT, and is accredited in programs targeting anxiety and eating disorders. As a board-approved supervisor, she mentors early career psychologists and engages in research, particularly focusing on body image and social media. Sarah offers comprehensive assessments and enjoys family time, reading, travel, and fitness outside of work.

  • Aspergers/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)

  • Complex neurocognitive development

  • Diagnostic assessments (ASD, ADHD and learning disorders)

  • Children under the age of 12

  • Functional Capacity assessment

  • Eating disorders, body image

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Behaviour support

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Family Based Therapy (FBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Client-centered

  • Integrative

  • Neurodiverse-affirming

[ Accepting new clients for 2025 ]

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Assessment: Fridays (fortnightly)

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