Sophie Clement
Clinical Psychologist
About
Sophie is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who has experience in providing psychological therapy across a range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital services, community clinics and schools.
Sophie understands that it can be a daunting process to seek psychological therapy. She aims to provide a warm and welcoming environment where individuals can ensure that they will be met where they are ready to start psychologically. Safety and inclusivity are a priority.
Sophie particularly enjoys working with adolescents and adults and has experience with a range of presentations. These include anxiety and mood disorders, emotion dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, trauma-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and overall strengthening a healthier sense of self.
She takes a client-centred approach, which for some involves spending more time examining early life events and understanding how these might contribute to current patterns of behaviour. Whilst for others, the focus might remain on the present moment, with an emphasis on raising awareness of what’s no longer working, building strengths and resilience. Moving individuals in a meaningful and valued-driven direction is one of the main collaborative goals.
Therapeutically, Sophie takes a curious and open-minded stance. Her therapy style also allows for humour and irreverence. Sophie promotes a collaborative approach and ensures treatment goals remain challenging, although not too overwhelming. This is to ensure that individuals can get back into taking action and do not remain stuck or led around by their difficulties.
Sophie also has an academic interest in adolescent mental health. She has undertaken research and worked on the development of accessible mindfulness-based Apps for youth.
Therapeutic Approaches
Sophie draws from a number of evidence-based approaches, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Schema Therapy
Publications
Contributing to the development of a non-profit smartphone App called “ACT ON IT’. It is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Master of Clinical Psychology, ACU, Australia
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), ACU, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Sociology), Monash University, Australia
Qualifications
Sophie is registered with the National Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).