Meet Samantha Simmonds

A registered Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Samantha is endorsed as a provider of psychology services under Medicare.

 

With over 10 years’ experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, she brings an authentic and compassionate approach to therapy. Her training also extends to a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), and Mindfulness strategies.

 

Her background includes conducting group therapy at a psychiatric hospital, where she facilitated PTSD treatment programs for psychological injuries sustained in the workplace, as well as DBT groups for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. This diverse experience enables her to support people with varying needs and challenges, while helping them create and maintain positive change.

 

As a Board Approved Supervisor, she provides individual supervision to Provisional Psychologists and Clinical Registrars. Samantha works with patients aged 18 and over.