Hayley Sampson (Clinical Psychologist)
BA, BAPsych(Hons,1), MCouns, MClinPsych, MAPS
Hayley is a registered psychologist who is passionate about empowering people to overcome mental health difficulties and challenging life experiences. Hayley has degrees in the fields of both clinical psychology and counselling having been awarded a Master of Clinical Psychology degree and Master of Counselling degree. Hayley takes a warm, gentle and non-judgmental approach to assist her clients to build adaptive skills and improve their overall mental health and wellbeing. Hayley has experience working in schools and non for profit organisations with children and adolescents with a vast range of mental health concerns, as well as in community mental health settings with adults experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties. She has a strong passion for working with individuals and their families to support them in navigating through difficult times in their lives.
Hayley has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression and mood disorders, stress and self-esteem issues.
Matthew Sampson (Psychologist)
B.Bus (mkg & mngt),GradDipPsychSc, BPsychSc(Hons), MOrgPsych
Matthew is a registered psychologist with experience working in non for profit and government agencies with young offenders, homeless youth and adolescents displaying challenging behaviours. He has previously developed an anger management program, and facilitated this program throughout southeast Queensland, as well as a program counteracting bullying. Matthew has achieved a Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours degree from the Australian Catholic University and a Master of Organisational Psychology degree awarded through Griffith University.
Matthew feels that to truly be inspired is to feel alive, and that when we are able to gain clarity through insight and find our true selves, and embrace ourselves we are on the path to conquer our fears and accomplish our goals.
Matthew currently has limited availability and a differing pricing structure to our other psychologists. If you would like to book an appointment with Matthew please contact our admin team on 3269 3018.
Nikki Stevens (Psychologist)
BAPsych, BPsychSc(Hons), MOrgPsych
Nikki Stevens is a Registered Psychologist with experience working with adults and young adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress, as well as relationship and school-related issues. Nikki primarily practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also applying elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology. Using these evidence-based approaches, she equips her clients with strategies and skills to cope with their struggles and create rich and fulfilling lives in the long term.
Nikki adopts a warm, person-centered, collaborative approach to develop a strong therapeutic alliance, in order to help her clients achieve their goals and desired therapy outcomes. During session, she gives clients the opportunity to explore their problems in a validating, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. She finds it incredibly rewarding to watch her clients progress and leave with skills that would help them throughout their lives.Nikki has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the University of Queensland, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Southern Queensland, and a Master of Organisational Psychology at Griffith University.
Sarah King (Psychologist)
BPsychSc, PGDipPsych, MOrgPsych
Sarah is a registered Psychologist who takes a human-centered approach in supporting and empowering adults, adolescents and children. She values building trust and safety in the relationship so that you feel able to explore any difficult topics, uncomfortable feelings, complex mental states and challenging transitions.
She brings a warm, non-judgemental and genuine curiosity to her clients and respects their need to work through any issues at their own pace. With experience as a workplace Psychologist Sarah is also able to support you with work related stress management and career guidance/development. Sarah primarily works from a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach, however tailors sessions to suit the needs of each individual.
Sarah’s areas of interest and focus are: anxiety, depression, trauma, workplace stress and wellbeing, career guidance/development, early parenting and perinatal mental health.