Sara Chen

Sara Chen is a General Psychologist working at Mindspace Consulting, offering both face-to-face services at Melbourne CBD and Telehealth. She has seven years of academic and clinical training in psychology, holding a Master's in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Social Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Psychology from the University of Melbourne. Sara is a registered psychologist with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia and a member of both the Australian Psychological Society and the Australia Clinical Psychology Association. She is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Sara has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly within the Chinese-Australian community. She has been involved in community work for over six years, focusing on mental health support and fostering connections between psychology practices and young people. She also has experience working with international students, helping them with social support, cultural adaptation, and career development.

Her clinical work includes providing cognitive assessments and reports for children and adults, supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families, and offering psychotherapy at Headspace to young people aged 12 to 25. She addresses a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, stress management, trauma, PTSD, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, social anxiety, identity challenges, eating disorders, and body image issues.

Sara uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She is passionate about supporting her clients in exploring their emotions, building resilience, and finding personal meaning in their journeys.