Paul Sandery Psychologist

Paul Sandery | Registered Psychologist Client Group Therapy: Adolescents (14+) | Adults; ' Assessments: Children (4+) | Adolescents | Adults Interest Areas Anxiety & Worry | Depression & Low Mood | Stress & Feeling Overwhelmed | Trauma | OCD & Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviours | Self-Esteem & Confidence | Life Transitions & Adjustment | Relationships | School & University Challenges | Body Image & Eating Concerns | Learning Difficulties | Cognitive & Educational Assessment Services Psychological Therapy | Cognitive & Educational Assessments Paul is a warm and empathic Registered Psychologist who provides therapy to adolescents from 14 years of age and adults. He supports people experiencing a broad range of emotional and life challenges and places a strong emphasis on creating a genuine therapeutic relationship where clients feel comfortable, understood and supported. Paul has particular interests in anxiety and worry, depression and low mood, stress, trauma, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, body image and eating concerns, and adjusting to significant changes or transitions in life. He also understands the pressures that can come with school, university and other stages of education. Paul may be a good fit for you if... You're looking for a psychologist who is warm, thoughtful and collaborative, and who will take the time to understand not only the challenges you're experiencing, but also what matters to you and what you'd like your life to look like. You may be feeling anxious, low, stressed or overwhelmed; struggling with intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviours; dealing with the effects of difficult or traumatic experiences; or finding confidence, relationships or body image challenging. Perhaps you're a teenager or young adult feeling overwhelmed by school, university, relationships or expectations about the future. Or you may be an adult navigating a period of change, feeling stuck in patterns that aren't working for you, or wanting to better understand yourself and make meaningful changes. Paul's Approach Paul believes that everyone has the capacity for growth when they have the opportunity to reflect, recognise their strengths and connect with what genuinely matters to them. His approach is warm, empathic and collaborative. His therapeutic approach is integrative and draws upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Cognitive & Educational Assessments Paul also has a strong interest in cognitive and educational assessment. With a background in teaching and experience working as a psychologist in government and not-for-profit educational settings, he brings a valuable understanding of both psychology and the learning environment to the assessment process. Paul provides cognitive and educational assessments for children from 4 years of age, adolescents and adults, using a range of recognised, standardised assessment tools. His aim is to help individuals and families develop a clearer understanding of how they learn and provide practical, meaningful recommendations that can help guide appropriate support. Appointments In-person at Willow Tree Psychology & Wellbeing in Felixstow, Adelaide, with Telehealth available Australia-wide where clinically appropriate. www.willowtreepsychology.com.au | 08 82330828 | info@willowtreepsychlogy.com.au