Counselling and psychotherapy offer a confidential, supportive space to explore your inner world—your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences—with care and clarity.

Counselling is typically focused on present challenges, helping you develop practical strategies, strengthen coping skills, and restore a sense of balance.

Psychotherapy invites a deeper process. It explores underlying patterns, past experiences, and emotional complexities to support meaningful, lasting change in how you relate to yourself and others.

At the core of both is a trusted therapeutic relationship—one that is collaborative, respectful, and guided at your pace.

How It Can Benefit You

Through this process, you may begin to:

• Gain clarity and deeper self-understanding
• Navigate anxiety, low mood, and emotional overwhelm
• Strengthen relationships and communication
• Process grief, loss, and life transitions
• Build confidence and a stronger sense of self
• Develop healthier, more sustainable coping strategies
• Reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing
• Explore identity, direction, and personal meaning
• Address patterns such as substance use or self-harm

A Tailored Approach

Every individual is different. Sarah works integratively, drawing from evidence-based approaches to ensure therapy is thoughtfully tailored to your needs—supporting not just insight, but real and lasting change.

Sarah is a qualified counsellor and clinical supervisor who established her private practice in 2011. With over a decade of experience, she supports individuals facing challenges such as addiction, mental health concerns, grief and loss, and complex life transitions.

Her approach is person-centred and integrative, offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change. Sarah has a particular interest in supporting individuals impacted by substance use, stigma, identity exploration, and those with complex mental health or forensic histories.

Known for her warm, compassionate, and holistic approach, Sarah is committed to helping clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Flexible appointments are available via Telehealth or in-home sessions.

Sarah De Pasquale is committed to ongoing professional development and has spent over 14 years building a strong foundation of diverse, evidence-based training to support her clients effectively.

• Master of Counselling
• Postgraduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support
• Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Postgraduate Certificate in Play Therapy
• Diploma of Mental Health
• Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Diploma of Leadership and Management
• Diploma of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Professional Training & Certifications

• Mental Health First Aid
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST)
• Senior First Aid & CPR
• Clinical Supervision
• Child Safe Environments Training
• NDIS Advanced Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner

Sarah’s ongoing learning ensures her practice remains current, ethical, and responsive to the complex needs of the individuals and families she supports.

Choosing the right counsellor or supervisor is an important step. Sarah De Pasquale brings over a decade of experience, combining professional expertise with genuine warmth, empathy, and authenticity.

Sarah offers a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Her person-centred and integrative approach means every session is tailored to your unique needs—whether you’re seeking personal support through counselling or professional growth through supervision.

With extensive experience across mental health, substance use, trauma, and complex presentations, Sarah works alongside individuals and practitioners with care, insight, and practical guidance. She is committed to helping clients create meaningful change, and supporting supervisees to grow in confidence, skill, and ethical practice.

Known for her down-to-earth and compassionate style, Sarah builds strong, collaborative relationships that foster trust, reflection, and lasting growth.

Initial Consultation (15 minutes) — Complimentary
A confidential, no-obligation conversation to explore your needs and ensure the right therapeutic fit.

In-Home Counselling (50 minutes) — $200
Discreet, personalised support delivered in the comfort and privacy of your own environment.

Community-Based Counselling (50 minutes) — $200
Flexible sessions held in carefully selected community settings, offering a more natural and accessible therapeutic experience.

Telehealth Counselling (50 minutes) — $150
Secure, professional support accessible Australia-wide—designed for convenience, flexibility, and continuity of care.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (50 minutes) — $200
Confidential, tailored support for employees, enhancing wellbeing, resilience, and workplace performance.

Clinical Supervision – Counsellors (60 minutes) — $150
A refined, reflective space to deepen clinical insight, strengthen practice, and support professional growth.

Clinical Supervision – Behaviour Support Practitioners (60 minutes) — $150
Specialised supervision focused on ethical, person-centred practice across complex and high-support needs.

Mindset Coaching (60 minutes) — $250
Strategic, results-driven coaching designed to cultivate clarity, discipline, and sustained personal and professional growth.

EAP counselling is a confidential support service provided through your workplace, offering short-term, professional support for personal and work-related challenges. It’s designed to help you address concerns early, improve wellbeing, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.

How Sarah Can Support You
Sarah provides support for a wide range of concerns, including:

• Relationship and family difficulties
• Anxiety, stress, and low mood
• Workplace conflict or challenges
• Grief and loss
• Major life transitions or decision-making
• Anger management
• Sleep difficulties
• Career concerns and workplace stress
• Suicidal thoughts or emotional distress
• Identity, gender, and sexuality (LGBTQI+)

Benefits of EAP Counselling

• Improves overall mental health and wellbeing
• Addresses issues before they impact work or daily life
• Reduces stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue
• Supports recovery after critical incidents
• Provides a safe, confidential space to talk
• Assists with workplace conflict resolution
• Helps maintain productivity and job satisfaction
• Reduces absenteeism and workplace stress

Sarah offers a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges and develop practical strategies to feel more balanced, resilient, and in control.

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision is a professional, reflective process that supports counsellors and psychotherapists to develop skills, maintain ethical practice, and provide high-quality care. It is a requirement of professional bodies including ACA and PACFA.

Benefits

• Strengthens ethical practice and accountability
• Builds clinical skill, confidence, and insight
• Provides guidance, feedback, and support
• Encourages reflection and self-awareness
• Supports wellbeing and reduces burnout

Sarah’s Approach

Sarah offers a person-centred, integrative, and collaborative supervision space—designed to be supportive, reflective, and tailored to your experience, goals, and practice.

Sessions may explore clinical work, ethical decision-making, case formulation, communication, and professional identity.

RISE UP Model

Supervision is guided by the RISE UP model, supporting both clinical excellence and professional growth through reflection, skill development, and practitioner wellbeing.

Supervision Options

One-on-One
A personalised, in-depth space focused on your individual practice and growth.

Group Supervision
Small, collaborative groups (max. 6) offering shared learning, reflection, and diverse perspectives.

Sarah offers clinical supervision for Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners working within the NDIS framework, providing a structured, reflective, and supportive space to strengthen practice and ensure high-quality, ethical service delivery.

Supervision with Sarah focuses on developing strong clinical reasoning, refining behaviour support strategies, and ensuring alignment with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements. Sessions may include reviewing behaviour support plans, functional behaviour assessments, restrictive practice considerations, and risk management, while maintaining a strong commitment to person-centred and trauma-informed care.

With experience supporting complex presentations, Sarah works alongside practitioners to navigate the challenges of behaviour support, build confidence in decision-making, and enhance outcomes for participants. Her approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, and tailored to your level of experience and professional goals.

Supervision is available for both emerging and experienced practitioners, with flexible options including Telehealth and in-person sessions.

Mindset coaching is a supportive, goal-focused approach that helps you understand and shift the core beliefs and thinking patterns that shape your life. It focuses on how your mindset influences your decisions, behaviours, and overall wellbeing.

Sarah works with you to identify unhelpful or limiting thought patterns and supports you to develop more balanced, constructive ways of thinking. Through this process, you can gain clarity, build confidence, and move toward your personal and professional goals with greater direction and purpose.

How Mindset Coaching Can Help

• Recognise and change negative or limiting thought patterns
• Develop healthier ways of responding to challenges
• Build confidence, motivation, and self-belief
• Improve decision-making and goal-setting
• Gain a more positive and balanced perspective
• Increase accountability and follow-through
• Strengthen self-awareness and personal growth

Areas of Focus
Mindset coaching can support a range of goals, including:

• Personal growth and self-development
• Career and business mindset
• Performance and motivation
• Overcoming self-doubt and fear-based thinking
• Building a more positive and resilient outlook

Sarah’s approach is practical, supportive, and empowering—helping you create meaningful shifts in how you think, feel, and move forward in your life.

Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
No referral is required. You can contact Sarah directly to make an appointment.

Are sessions covered by Medicare?
No, counselling and psychotherapy services are not currently covered under Medicare. However, sliding scale fees may be available—please enquire for more information.

How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 60 minutes, with extended 90-minute sessions available if needed.

How often will I need to attend?
Most clients attend weekly sessions, especially at the beginning. This can be adjusted over time depending on your needs and goals.

Is everything I say confidential?
Yes, confidentiality is a core part of counselling. There are some legal and ethical limits (such as risk of harm to yourself or others), which will be explained in your first session.

What can I expect in the first session?
Your first session is a relaxed conversation where you can share what has brought you to counselling. Sarah will also gather some background information and work with you to identify your goals.

What issues can counselling help with?
Counselling can support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, trauma, substance use, and life transitions.

Do you offer online (Telehealth) sessions?
Yes, sessions are available via Telehealth (Zoom) as well as in-home or face-to-face options where appropriate.

What are your fees?
Fees vary depending on the service. Please get in touch for current pricing and availability.

What is your cancellation policy?
At least 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a fee.

How do I know if counselling is right for me?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating a difficult time, counselling can help. If you’re unsure, you’re welcome to reach out for a brief chat to see if it feels like the right fit.

Do you work with NDIS participants?
Yes, Sarah provides support for NDIS participants, including Positive Behaviour Support and supervision. Please enquire to discuss your individual needs.