- CBT
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused work
About Sophie
Sophie Dunstone is an AHPRA-registered clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) with 20 years' practice. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating and trauma-related concerns, and supports those dealing with pregnancy and postpartum mood changes. Sophie trained in Adelaide and holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical).
She has worked in public mental health services and in private practice across several cities, including Adelaide and Sydney, and overseas in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. That range of settings means she has experience with common and complex presentations in different healthcare systems. Sophie draws on that background when planning sessions and treatment steps.
In sessions she uses a clear, structured approach. Sophie often brings Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with patterns of thinking and behaviour. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Trauma-Focused techniques when past events are affecting daily life.
Sophie pays attention to how early family patterns shape current feelings and relationships, including family of origin issues and communication problems. She also works with body image, eating or food-related issues, obsessive thoughts, panic, and social anxiety.
Practical steps form a large part of her work. Therapy includes setting goals, practising skills between sessions, and reviewing progress. People who choose her can expect straightforward discussion about what to try next and why it might help.
How Sophie integrates core approaches in online work
She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is practical and suits worries, panic, mood problems and many eating or body image concerns.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect daily life. That approach involves calmly revisiting difficult memories and learning specific coping skills to reduce their hold on current behaviour and mood.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative step. Sophie will talk with a person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and how to pace sessions so they fit the person’s needs.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the session options are set by the service. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare and travel. It also allows shorter check-ins when time is limited and avoids the need to travel to a clinic, which many people find more convenient.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, eating issues and trauma-related concerns. She also addresses related areas such as body image, panic, OCD symptoms and postpartum mood changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, structured style drawing on Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills. Sessions focus on clear strategies and skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience since first qualifying in 2002, working in public mental health and private practice across several cities and countries.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Her practice is based in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by choosing the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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