Meet Sarah Collyer

Dr Sarah Collyer is a registered psychologist and clinical registrar who offers a warm, humanistic and person-centered approach to therapy. Sarah believes in each person’s innate capacity for growth and works collaboratively to create a space where clients can explore their experiences, values, and goals. Sarah integrates evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, and EMDR, informed by developmental, attachment, and humanistic perspectives.

She has a particular interest in working with adult high performers across corporate, sport, and performing arts domains, helping clients navigate anxiety, burnout, trauma, and performance-related stress. Drawing on her background in the performing arts, Sarah brings a deep understanding of the pressures faced by high achievers and creatives. She also enjoys working with adults and older adults negotiating life transitions such as career changes and retirement.

• Master of Psychology (Clinical) – University of Adelaide
• Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) – Central Queensland University
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology – Monash University
• Doctor of Philosophy – Queensland University of Technology
• Masters of Music Studies – Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
• Bachelor of Music (Honours) – James Cook University

With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sarah integrates techniques from:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping clients accept difficult emotions and commit to actions aligned with their values.
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Supporting emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): Assisting clients to process and reframe trauma-related experiences to reduce distress.

Her approach is informed by developmental, attachment, and humanistic perspectives. She is committed to continual growth as a clinician and values ongoing supervision, professional development, and reflective practice.

Sarah has experience working with a wide range of presentations across children, adolescents, and adults, including:

• Anxiety: Supporting clients to manage excessive worry, fear, and anxiety that can interfere with daily life, including performance anxiety.
• Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD): Assisting clients in reducing distressing symptoms following traumatic events and improving overall functioning.
• Life Transitions: Helping clients navigate changes in personal, professional, or relational contexts effectively.
• Older Adulthood Concerns: Providing support for challenges related to ageing, life changes, and wellbeing in later life stages.