Sara has a passion for children of all ages. As an adolescent Sara volunteered, helping out at respite centres and special schools. Her passion for kids with special needs led her to study Psychology and train as a special education teacher. Sara loves to see the difference Psychology treatments can make to children and young people, to increase their confidence and. happiness.

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Sara Balmer is experienced in many evidence-based interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy and other creative therapies. Sara Balmer is experienced in Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive treatments and counselling for children and adolescents. Sara Balmer uses sand tray methods and other non-directive approaches to give the child the space they need to work through and process things in their own way. Sara Balmer is experienced working with people with disabilities and is an NDIS-endorsed Behaviour Support Practitioner

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Andrea loves working with children of all ages. She loves helping children with anxiety, phobias and difficulties regulating big emotions. Andrea works in a neurodiversity-affirming way and is sensitive to the needs of the kids or young people she is working with. She is warm and enthusiastic, with a passion for empowering young people to build resilience and self-confidence. This passion led her to complete her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Macquarie and Monash University. She then completed a Master of Professional Psychology through Monash University. During her studies, Andrea has worked as an NDIS Support Worker, helping people with disabilities build their independence and create meaningful connections with others. 

 

Andrea is guided by evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, practical behavioural support strategies and play-based approaches. She collaborates closely with families and schools to ensure she helps her clients flourish and reach their full potential. 

 

Registration and Memberships

Registered Psychologist, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Assoc Member, Australian Psychological Society (APS).

 

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Macquarie University

Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced, Monash University 

Master of Professional Psychology, Monash University 

Jennifer is a warm and caring psychologist who has worked professionally with children, adolescents, and families in clinical and school environments. Through her previous work, she has developed strong therapeutic and assessment skills assisting with a broad array of presentations including anxiety, low mood, emotion regulation, ADHD, ASD, learning difficulties, school avoidance, parenting and challenging behaviours. 

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Working predominantly within a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) framework Jennifer also draws upon other therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment, Dialectical Behaviour, Solution Focused and Play therapies to tailor interventions to meet specific needs.  Jennifer believes that individuals are best supported using a holistic approach, via individual therapy and collaboration with family, schools and multidisciplinary teams.

 

Currently completing further training as a Clinical Psychologist, Jennifer is committed to continual growth and development, keeping up to date with the latest research to ensure the best outcome for her clients. 

Jennifer Cooper

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BPsych (hons), MProfPsych

Member APS

James is a friendly face at reception, but he does so much more. He does everything from cleaning the rooms, sanitising the toys and games to taking payments, editing the website and all things in between. 

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James also responds to your questions with the admin email, as well as send out forms and zoom links to everyone. 

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Feel free to reach my email at: admin@sarabalmer.com.au

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