PsychDirect Verified

Sarah Strauven, PhD, Liminal Spaces

(She/her)

Registered Psychologist

  • In-Person & Telehealth
  • 1 week wait time
  • Richmond, Vic

About me

I’m a psychologist based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. I identify as a cisgender woman and use she/her pronouns. While I specialise in psychological trauma, I also assist individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, existential questions, work and study challenges, and more.

By integrating Narrative Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), I offer a holistic and personalised therapeutic approach. My goal is to facilitate transformative experiences that unlock new possibilities and contribute to a more meaningful, fulfilling life.

I’m committed to fostering cultural humility by continually educating myself about social identities different from my own and challenging my biases and assumptions. I recognise that issues of intersectionality manifest uniquely in therapy and strive to create a safe space for individuals to explore and address these concerns.

Currently, I split my time between my role as a research fellow in post-disaster mental health and running my private practice as a clinician, supervisor, and trainer. Residing on the lands of the Kulin Nations, I acknowledge with respect that this is Aboriginal land, always has been, and always will be. As a mental health professional, I acknowledge the enduring impact of colonisation and dispossession on First Nations peoples. I celebrate their healing practices, resilience, and support their sovereignty.

Sarah Strauven is a registered Psychologist based in Richmond, she provides session in person, or via telehealth (online).

Therapeutic approaches

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative Therapy

Issues I work with

Academic PerformanceAnxietyCancer SupportChronic Pain ManagementComplex PTSDCultural issues
Show all (15)
DepressionDisaster supportGrief and LossLGBTIQA + issuesLife transitionPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)RelationshipsTraumaWorkplace bullying

Who I work with

Young AdultsAdultsOlder AdultsAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPeople with disabilitiesLGBTQIA+ Individuals
Show all (7)
Culturally and Linguistically diverse communities

Interested in working with this therapist?