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Ms Sarah McGregor

Social Worker AMHSW, Psychologist

Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC 3122

In Person Consultations

Philosophy & Vision

Central to my work is a belief that each person has their own resources that serve as foundations for recovery.

I have a particular interest in body awareness throughout the therapeutic process. I work to facilitate a collaborative journey towards a healthy and full life.

Background

For over twenty years I have provided counselling in various community agencies.

I have had extensive experience working with victim survivors of sexual assault and their families.

In my private practice I also specialise in working with women experiencing problems with eating and in particular bulimia and anorexia.

Services

Counselling, Couples Therapy, Assessment, Workshops / Courses, Workplace Training, Clinical Supervision

I work with adults, couples, families and children (4 years and above.)

Quality Provision

I am a registered psychologist and social worker. I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). I have completed a Graduate Certificate in Dance Therapy. I am an Associate Member of the Australian Dance Therapy Association (AMADTA). I have also completed extensive training in somatic trauma therapy.

I am a registered counsellor with the Victims Support Agency, the Victorian WorkCover Authority and Medicare.

Areas of Special Interest

Addiction - Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Borderline Personality - Childhood Issues - Depression - Eating Disorders - Gender and Sexuality - PTSD - Relationship Issues - Sexual Abuse - Trauma Recovery - Violence

                  Accreditations
          Bachelor of Social Science - 1990 - University of New England
Bachelor of Social Work - 1992 - Melbourne University
Graduate Diploma in Psychology - 1996 - Deakin University
Graduate Diploma in Dance Therapy - 1999 - Melbourne University

      

Modalities

ACT - CBT - Dance Movement Therapy - Gestalt - Meditation - Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Somatic Psychotherapy

Therapy Approach

I incorporate a diverse range of therapeutic approaches. In particular, I draw from Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness meditation and Solution focused Therapy.

              Professional Associations
        Australian Association of Social Workers
Australian Psychological Society
Dance Therapy Association of Australia
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
    