Mr Max von Sabler (He/him)Psychologist

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Overview

As a clinical psychologist, my focus is on helping you navigate the complexities of your experiences. I have particular interest in working with trauma, including PTSD, complex PTSD, sexual abuse, dissociation, and traumatic early life events. My main therapeutic approach combines psychodynamic and psychoanalytic traditions, particularly Lacanian, with modern techniques such as EMDR. This allows for a deep exploration of your past while also facilitating practical, evidence-based pathways toward healing. In our work together, I aim to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported. We’ll focus on uncovering deeper patterns and meanings behind your experiences, while also addressing how to create meaningful change in your present life. Trust and collaboration are central to my practice, and I strive to ensure that our therapeutic relationship empowers you to move forward. In our work together, you will be heard. In addition to my clinical work, I am dedicated to advancing the field of psychology through various professional roles. I am the Chair of the Australian Psychological Society’s Melbourne Branch and sit on the Scientific Committee of EMDR Australia. I also serve as an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Melbourne, lecture at the Australian Catholic University, and am a board-approved supervisor, guiding the next generation of psychologists. Through these roles, I contribute to the growth of both the profession and those we serve.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
  • Master of Psychology (Clinical)
  • Doctorate of Philosophy

Accreditations

  • EMDR Accredited Practitioner

Fees/Services

Others

  • Medicare - Clinical Psychologist - 50 Minute SessionA$303.00
  • Private - Clinical Psychologist - 50 minute SessionA$303.00

In-practice consultation

  • FIRST TIME Appointment at MVS Psychology - In personA$303.00

Online consultation

  • FIRST TIME/TRANSFER Appointment at MVS Psychology - TelehealthA$303.00
  • Medicare Telehealth - Clinical Psychologist - 50 Minute SessionA$303.00
  • Private Telehealth - Clinical Psychologist - 50 Minute SessionA$303.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Abuse
  • Affective disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Emotional abuse
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • General Counselling
  • General Psychology
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • Infertility
  • Intellectual Assessments
  • LGBTI issues
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Medico-Legal services
  • Men's Issues
  • Menopause
  • Mental health
  • Mental Illness
  • Neglect
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oncology
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personal Development
  • Personality Assessments
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Physical Abuse
  • Physical injuries
  • Pornography addiction
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Psychopathology assessment
  • Psychosis
  • Psychotherapy
  • Relationships
  • Schema Therapy
  • Schizophrenia
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Difficulties
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexual identity
  • Sexual identity disorders
  • Sexuality
  • Somatoform disorders
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Terminal Illness
  • Trauma
  • Victim of Crime
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Related Issues
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Workplace Issues
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Consultation-liaison psychiatry
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Psychotherapy
  • Schema Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Couples
  • Teenagers

Languages Spoken

  • English