Dr Sarah Pollock
Team Leader - Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist
BA (Psych), DPsych (ClinPsych/ClinNeuro), MAPS
Availability
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Work with
12+ Teens & Adults
Therapy
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
Fletcher- therapy dog
Fletcher is our Therapy Dog (Therapy Dogs Australia- Level 3) who works alongside Dr Sarah Pollock. He is a Miniature Groodle (golden retriever x poodle) who is hypoallergenic and does not shed hair. He loves pats, cuddles, playing with toys and especially treats. Pet therapy has been shown to offer positive health benefits for a range of conditions including anxiety, depression and trauma.
Areas of Treatment
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD / Trauma
OCD
Adjustment to life events
Family & relationship challenges
Work stress
Return to work
School challenges / refusal
ADHD Therapy
Autism
Grief & Loss
Social anxiety & self-esteem
Personality vulnerabilities
Chronic pain
Brain injury
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
ADF / Defence
Kids Therapy
Complex mental health (Bipolar / Schizophrenia)
More about Sarah's experience
Dr Sarah Pollock is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist with experience in the assessment and intervention of mental illness and cognitive functioning. Previously, Sarah has worked in private practice, mental health services (community, inpatient and outpatient) both nationally and internationally.
She has experience in providing assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, learning disorders, intellectual impairment, developmental conditions and various psychological disorders. She has a special interest and passion for supporting clients through all stages of neurorehabilitation whilst they work to achieve their goals.
Sarah is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, AHPRA registration, AHPRA Endorsed supervisor and registered with the British Health and Care Professions Council. She is an editor on a peer reviewed journal.
Sarah supports other team members in her role as Team Leader.
Qualifications:
- DPsych Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) University of Queensland, Brisbane
Registrations:
- General registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Endorsements in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology (AHPRA)
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Approved Medicare Provider
- Endorsed and Registered Supervisor (AHPRA) through the Supervisor Training and Accreditation Program (STAP)
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Britain)
- AHPRA Registration Number PSY0001524396