Sarah Goulding

In the lived experience and the value it brings to therapy. The challenges we see in others are inherently the challenges we face ourselves, sharing these experiences creates strong connections.

In honouring the diversity of human experience and culture. I strive to be sensitive and compassionate to the cultural background and beliefs of my clients.

In helping clients to develop their own skills, so that they can feel a sense of autonomy and self-worth.

I have been practising as a social worker for 23 years. At Inner Melbourne Clinical Psychology my role is as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, couples therapist, and supervisor. I also have a background in family therapy, domestic violence and aged care and have worked in private, community and public settings across all age groups. I have a particular passion for helping clients with eating disorders. I am proficient in multiple therapy modalities working across a broad range of diagnoses and psychosocial issues.

I love mental health advocacy and have been involved in community development projects with the ABC, Torch Productions and I have written subject matter articles for mainstream media publications. I am currently studying a Masters in Mental Health and sit on the La Trobe University Academic Advisory Committee as an external discipline expert in mental health and the La Trobe University Academic Content Advisory Board (LEAP) for the Masters Of Child and Family Qualification. I love learning from other disciplines and collaborating in teams.

For couples and relationship counselling, I am dedicated to fostering an environment of non-judgment and mutual respect in the room. I ensure that both partners feel heard, understood and validated throughout the therapeutic process. I uses a variety of evidence-based theories and techniques that are tailored to the unique and dynamic challenges in the relationship. My approach facilitates open and honest conversation that empower couples to move toward solutions that are built by the therapeutic process. My individualised and compassionate approach enables couples to feel hope and give them practical skills to navigate the complexities of their relationship and seek deeper connection.

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Personality disorders
• Stress and burnout
• Relationship difficulties
• Generalised anxiety
• Social anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Health anxiety
• Self-development
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Childhood trauma
• Support for abusive relationships
• Sexual assault
• Eating disorders
• Bulimia
• Anorexia
• Binge eating disorder
• Body image and appearance related concerns
• Distress intolerance
• Impulse control
• Pre- and post-natal mental health
• Grief and loss
• Low self-esteem
• Adjustments to stressful life changes
• Dissociation
• Drug and alcohol issues
• Emotional difficulties
• Bipolar
• Sleep problems
• Anger management
• Communication skills
• Psychosis
• Obsessions and compulsions
• Carer support
• Family issues
• Parenting issues
• Internet and game addiction
• Wellbeing and self-care
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Adjusting to a new country and culture
• People from immigrant, asylum seeking and refugee backgrounds
• Job or study dissatisfaction
• School based issues

Depending on my client’s needs and preferences I use a variety of evidence-based approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Client Centred Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Strengths based approaches
• Psychodynamic approaches
• Compassion-based approaches
• Narrative exposure therapy
• Trauma-informed practice