
Sara Tran
She/Her
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Sara is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has experience working across private practice, primary school, and public health settings. She is passionate about supporting her clients through a collaborative, holistic approach. She believes in the importance of working closely with parents, educators, and other health professionals to ensure tailored support and in-depth understanding of her client’s strengths and challenges.
Sara has experience working with anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, emotional dysregulation and neurodivergence. She adopts a person-centred, strengths-based approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic frameworks including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, tailored to each client’s individual needs. Sara also conducts comprehensive assessments, including cognitive, educational, behavioural, and developmental assessments. Sara is also a trained facilitator of the Circle of Security parenting program.
Sara believes in creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for her clients to be their authentic selves. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents and their families to empower them to succeed and be lifelong learners.
Outside of work, Sara enjoys brunch with friends, travelling, and attending live music events/concerts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Masters of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)
- Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, AHPRA
Interest Areas
In addition to the services listed here Sara also works with:
- OCD
- Parenting
- PTSD/Trauma
- Autism Assessments
- Cognitive Assessments (including gifteness)
- ADHD Assessments
- Educational Assessments (including school readiness)
- Non Verbal IQ Tests
- Trained facilitator of the Circle of Security (COS) parenting program
Availability
Want to book an appointment?
To book an appointment, please call us on (03) 9988 7760.
Sara consults Wednesday & Thursday