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Sathya Maniam, SVM Psychology, Clinical Psychologist

Sathya Maniam

Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Science (hons) Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology,
Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Sathya is a Clinical Psychologist who predominantly works with young adults >16 y.o. and adults. She establishes a warm and supportive environment for collaborative goal setting and creates personalised treatment plans for their individual needs.

Sathya has a keen interest in Trauma (especially Childhood & Relationship trauma). She helps clients recognise their triggers/patterns, establish a sense of safety, learn adaptive coping strategies, reduce symptoms, and work towards an improved quality of life through trauma processing techniques such as EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Schema, etc. Utalising other evidence-based approaches she also works with a broad range of concerns (i.e. anxiety disorders, depression, burnout, attachment styles), and matters pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse communities. 

She has worked in a variety of settings including community mental health, hospitals, and private practices across Australia and internationally. Sathya completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology from the University of Tasmania and has loved the transition back to the Sunshine State!

Other languages: Tok pisin (PNG), Bahasa.

Therapeutic Interests

Concerns that Sathya can help you with

Young Adults
Anger Management
Attachment issues
Anxiety Disorders
Assertive Communication Skills
Body Image / Dysmorphia 
Depression and Low Mood
Disordered Eating
Emotional Wellbeing

Insomnia and Sleep Issues
Interpersonal / Relationship Difficulties
Panic Attacks
Phobias and Fears
Sexuality / Gender Identity (LGBTQI+)
Stress and Burnout
Substance Use (alcohol, cannabis, tobacco)
Trauma / Abusive Relationships 
Worry and Rumination

Image by Daniel Leone

Brief Resources

Below are a list of things to consider in addition to therapy

Sathya loves mindfulness meditation and not only recommends it to her clients but has also incorporated it into her life through the use of apps such as Insight timer.

Self-care is an important part of maintaining good mental health.

Here are some things to consider:

  • spending time with loved ones including pets

  • being outdoors in nature

  • playing or listening to music

When experiencing rumination, try journaling your thoughts and engaging in self-reflection. Writing your thoughts down can create mental space for you to focus on other areas of life.

Sathya is a big fan of the sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S and enjoys watching it in her downtime to destress. What are your top 5 go-to activities/shows?

Appointment requests can be made by clicking on the link below.

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