Samantha is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping people – including patients and their families – to cope with the challenges of cancer. Samantha is warm and compassionate in her approach and believes that everyone, no matter what they are facing, has the potential to feel better.
Samantha has more than 20 years experience working in the field of oncology and has a strong commitment to evidence based psychology practice. Samantha is an expert in cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness and weaves these approaches into her therapy. Although her first love is clinical practice she provides clinical supervision to other psychologists and has a number of research publications in peer reviewed journals. She has presented at a variety of conferences on the topic of helping people to cope with cancer. As well as her work as a psychologist, Sam loves spending time with her family, bush walking, travel and learning new skills.
