Dr Kassandra Sarll

Briefly about my clinical psychology practice

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As a clinical psychologist, an important feature for me is for you to have a safe and comfortable space to open up and speak freely, while also learning new ways to manage the stressors in your life. I take a compassionate, warm and non-judgemental approach, with the primary of aim supporting your overall wellbeing.

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Fee

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• $220 per 50-minute telehealth video session (I do not offer in-person sessions).

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Areas in which I help best

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• Increasing sense of self-worth, managing self-doubt and self-criticism

• Anxiety

• Difficulties with adjusting to life transitions

• Stress

• Depression

• Relationship challenges

• Women’s wellbeing

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Therapeutic approach

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• Compassion-focused therapy (CFT)

• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT)

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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My goal, style and approach in session

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I take a warm and inviting approach to therapy, with the aim of providing you with a safe and comfortable space to explore the challenges that you may currently face. I take a compassionate solutions-focused approach, providing you with the skills you need to make changes in your life. Ultimately, I work with you to feel more effective and empowered, and to help you get the most out of your life.

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Higher education

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• Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Australian National University, ACT, 2014.

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at Australian National University, ACT, 2010.

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Additional training

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• Mindfulness Stress Based Reduction (MSBR) at New York Insight Meditation Center, NY, 2020.

• Mindful Self-Compassion with Marie Bloomfield, ACT, 2016.

• Bowen Family Systems at the Family Systems Institute, NSW, 2016.

• Attachment, Emotions and Alliance in Family Therapy at the Family Systems Institute NSW, 2015.

• Overcoming Trauma-Related Shame and Self-Loathing with Janina Fisher, NSW, 2014.

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with Marsha Linehan, NSW, 2012.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with Russ Harris, NSW, 2012.

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Client focus

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• Age:

  • Adults

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• Modality:

  • Individuals​

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• All genders, ethnicities, religions, relationship types and sexualities are welcome.

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Other spoken languages

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• None

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Special interests, endeavours, publications and about me

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Supporting women to let go of the psychological barriers that limit their potential in life and work, such as self-doubt, self-criticism or fear of what others will think of them.

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Professional membership and ABN

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• Endorsed in Clinical Psychology by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• ABN: 44 610 827 119.

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Relevant experience

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• Life Coach at Mind Coach NYC, New York, USA, October 2016—Oct 2020.

  • I established Mind Coach NYC to provide an evidence-based support service for people looking to get more out of their lives.

  • Through my clinically informed coaching, I worked with a wide range of individuals to provide support for careers, relationships, and everything in between. From working with CEOs of rapidly growing start-ups, to people who were looking to change their careers, the focus of my coaching is to increase the potential and wellbeing of all individuals.

  • Areas of focus included relationship challenges, work issues, self-criticism, self-doubt and stress.

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• Meditation teacher at Aura Health App, 2017—present.​

  • I am a meditation teacher and coach on Aura, a meditation app designed to support individuals with their emotional health and sleep. My coaching channel has had 110k+ plays and my meditation channel has 25k+ subscribers, with 330k+ plays.

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• Clinical psychologist at The Clinical Psychology Centre (now Wise Institute), Sydney, NSW, July 2013—2016.

  • Providing therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns. Areas of focus included low self-esteem or self-worth, anxiety, stress, depression, eating concerns, and difficulties with managing intense emotions.

  • Facilitating group therapy.

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• Psychologist, Queanbeyan Mental Health, Queanbeyan, NSW, 2011—2013.

  • Providing psychological assessment and therapy to a broad range of individuals, typically presenting to the Emergency Department of the hospital.​

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