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Psychological Services

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Understand Our Psychological Services:

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At Olive Branch Psychology, we offer mental health treatments for adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional distress. Mental health care plans are accepted for individual therapy. 

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Who We Help:

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People seek therapy for a variety of concerns, including:

  • Anxiety;

  • Depression;

  • Grief & Loss;

  • Relationship Difficulties;

  • Parenting Support

  • Family of Origin issues​​​

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Two people sitting together in an Individual psychology session

Therapeutic Approaches:

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We are committed to providing evidence based interventions to help clients navigate their mental health journey. Therapeutic approaches include:

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  • Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT);

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT);

  • Interpersonal therapy (IPT);

  • Stress Reduction;

  • Mindfulness Based Therapies; and

  • Systemic frameworks.

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What to Expect​​​​​​:

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Talk therapies, provides an individual with space to explore the challenges impacting their mental health. I work collaboratively with clients to support them to Identify strategies and tools, to guide them toward the future that they desire.  

Young person depressed and lonely

Meet Your Psychologist 

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Founder Sandy Hunter

Sandy Hunter

Clinical Family Therapist and Psychologist

My Approach:

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My practice focuses on understanding the person — or people — coming to therapy in the fullest sense. This means looking beyond symptoms or diagnoses to explore personal history, life circumstances, and family of origin — or, as I like to call it, the "first family." I’m particularly interested in how people make meaning of their experiences, as this shapes how they understand themselves and relate to the world.

 

I tailor treatment to the unique person in front of me, recognizing that each individual brings their own life story, needs, and way of being in the world.

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 I believe meaningful change begins with curiosity, compassion, and a sincere effort to see the whole person — not just the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Taking the first steps toward therapy can feel a little daunting. I’m committed to making the experience as comfortable and supportive as possible. Below are some common questions clients ask — if you have any others, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

What happens at the first Session? At our first appointment, we’ll take time to learn about you—your strengths, challenges, and the things you’d like to work on. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals for the therapy process. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have. Therapy sessions may look different depending on what’s needed. While talking will be part of the process, we also incorporate activities to support your goals and help build new skills for managing stress. These could include mindfulness, relaxation and grounding exercises. We’ll regularly check in with you to see how things are progressing and to ensure the therapy is meeting your needs. Sometimes, after a period of support, it can be hard to know when the right time is to finish. Together, we’ll determine when it feels right to conclude therapy, and if needed,

How Long are Therapy Session? Session are between 50-60minutes long, extended sessions can be booked talk to your therapist if you would like a longer session.

Do I need a Referral to Book a Session? No. Bookings can be made directly through Olive Branch Psychology. Please note to receive a Medicare rebate a Mental Health Care Plan is needed.

How much do Sessions Cost? Individual Psychological sessions cost $220 / hr see fees section of the website for more information on fees and rebates.

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