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.

Counselling and psychotherapy are forms of talk therapy that provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Together, we build a trusting therapeutic relationship where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered.

Counselling is often shorter-term and focuses on current challenges, helping you develop practical strategies, build on your strengths, and improve coping skills.

Psychotherapy is typically a deeper, longer-term process that explores underlying patterns, past experiences, and the emotional roots of ongoing difficulties. This can support lasting change in how you think, feel, and relate to yourself and others.

Sarah works alongside you at your pace—offering guidance, insight, and support as you navigate life’s challenges.

How Counselling Can Help
Counselling and psychotherapy can support you to:

• Improve relationships and communication
• Manage anxiety, depression, and emotional distress
• Navigate grief, loss, and life transitions
• Build self-awareness and confidence
• Develop healthier coping strategies
• Reduce stress and overwhelm
• Work through loneliness, identity, or life direction
• Address behaviours such as self-harm or substance use

Therapeutic Approaches Used
Sarah uses an integrative approach, meaning therapy is tailored to your individual needs. She may draw from:

• Person-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Humanistic Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Systemic Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Approaches
• Creative Therapies (including Art & Play Therapy)
• Positive Behaviour Support

Sarah’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and flexible—ensuring you receive support that feels right for you and supports meaningful, lasting change.

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 is a professional process where counsellors and psychotherapists work with an experienced supervisor to reflect on their client work, develop skills, and ensure safe, ethical practice. It is a requirement of professional bodies such as the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and PACFA, helping practitioners maintain high standards and ongoing professional growth.

Benefits of Supervision

• Strengthens ethical and professional accountability
• Provides guidance, feedback, and support
• Enhances clinical skills and confidence
• Creates space for reflection and self-awareness
• Identifies strengths and areas for development
• Supports wellbeing and prevents burnout and compassion fatigue
• Offers a confidential space to explore work-related challenges

Sarah’s Supervision Approach
Sarah offers supervision through a person-centred, integrative, and collaborative framework. She creates a safe and supportive environment where supervisees can openly reflect, build insight, and grow both personally and professionally.

Her flexible approach allows her to work with practitioners from a variety of therapeutic backgrounds, tailoring supervision to your level of experience, goals, and areas of interest.

Supervision sessions may focus on:

• Ethical practice and decision-making
• Counselling skills and therapeutic approaches
• Case formulation and clinical reasoning
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Self-awareness, reflection, and professional identity
• Transference and countertransference
• Time management and organisational skills

RISE UP Supervision Model
Sarah utilises the RISE UP model of supervision, developed by Philip Armstrong (ACA), which supports both clinical and professional development. This model focuses on:

• Identifying and supporting practitioner wellbeing
• Reflecting on and strengthening therapeutic approaches and ethics
• Developing professional skills through self-reflection
• Building confidence, career direction, and business skills

Supervision Options

One-on-One Supervision
Individual supervision offers a personalised and in-depth experience, allowing you to focus on your specific practice, challenges, and professional growth while building a strong supervisory relationship.

Group Supervision
Group supervision provides a collaborative and cost-effective option, offering the opportunity to learn alongside other practitioners, share experiences, and gain diverse perspectives. Groups are kept small (maximum 6 participants) to ensure a supportive and engaging environment.

Sarah is committed to creating a reflective, respectful, and growth-focused supervision space where practitioners feel supported, challenged, and empowered in their work.

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.