Dr Rachel Same

Clinical Psychologist
B.A.(Psych.), L.L.B., Post Grad. Dip. (Psych.), DPsych (Clinical)

Rachel is a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist with experience in the area of Paediatric Mental Health. She has previously worked as a Psychologist at inpatient and community mental health services, as well as within the school environment. Through this, she has developed a wide range of experience in the assessment and treatment of children and young people with social, emotional, academic/cognitive, developmental, and behavioural difficulties. Rachel places a strong emphasis on a thorough understanding of the individual family, working collaboratively, and helping them to draw on their resources to resolve difficulties. She applies current evidence-based approaches to ensure that she provides the best possible care in her interventions.
Presenting problems may include, but are not limited to:

• Depression and anxiety
• Anger
• Behavioural difficulties
• Eating disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Adjustment issues
• Social difficulties
• Learning and cognitive difficulties
• Enuresis and encopresis (i.e. soiling)
• Sleeping problems