About Us

Who Are We

 

ANDREA'S PRACTICING DAYS AT MT BARKER PSYCHOLOGY - MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS. ANDREA’S AGE OF CLIENT RANGE - 5YRS & OLDER.

 

JENNY'S PRACTICING DAYS AT MT BARKER PSYCHOLOGY - TUESDAYS. JENNY’S AGE OF CLIENT RANGE – 18YRS & OLDER.

Andrea Sangster Clinical Psychologist (Principal)

B. Psych. Hons. (UniSA) ; M. Psych. Clin. (UniSA) ;MAPS

 

Andrea Sangster is a registered clinical psychologist and is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has worked in Community Health Settings with a broad range of adult and adolescent clients with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self harm, weight issues and relationship difficulties.

Andrea has a special interest in working with people experiencing difficulty with emotion regulation, mood disorders, trauma survivors and those experiencing parenting and relationship challenges. Andrea works collaboratively with other health professionals and is committed to evidence-based practice.

Andrea is trained in a range of other therapeutic modalities including Narrative and CBT.

Andrea is experienced in mindfulness approaches such as ACT and is committed to on-going professional development.  Andrea is a registered Medicare provider and is able to accept referrals for a range of mental health issues for Medicare, Private Health, DVA, & NDIS Plan Managed clients.

Jenny Robb Psychologist

B. Psych. Hons. ; M. Psych. Clin. ;MAPS

 

Jenny is a registered psychologist and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a Psychology Honours degree from the University of Newcastle and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the Australian National University. She has worked as a psychologist for the past 21 years and has specialised in working with young people, and their families.

Jenny has extensive experience with a wide range of emotional, social, behavioural, and cognitive issues. She is passionate about supporting children and young people of all ages who are having difficulties in life because of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, low self confidence, self-harm, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, family and relationship concerns, grief and loss, learning difficulties, and behavioural issues. She also has a sound knowledge of the many challenges facing those with a range of disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy ,ADHD, genetic disorders, intellectual disability, and developmental delay.

Jenny adapts her therapeutic approach to take into careful consideration the needs of each person. Her work draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic models and theories, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT & Mindfulness.

Jenny aims to build on the strengths of the young people and families she works with and assists them to learn practical strategies to improve their wellbeing and promote healthy development. When she is not at work she enjoys walking her dogs, yoga, camping, and travelling.

Jenny is a registered Medicare provider and is able to accept referrals for a wide range of mental health disorders for Medicare, Private Health, DVA, & NDIS Plan Managed clients.