Sam Khankhalili

Sam adapts a holistic approach and incorporates a variety of therapeutic methods, including

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training
• Schema Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Visualisation Techniques

Sam also particularly has interest in athlete performance. He has worked closely with some athletes from various sports backgrounds, helping them with their mental health in order towards achieving optimal performance, enhancing focus and concentration, and navigating the psychological challenges associated with high-level competition and personal growth. He has also supported athletes with their mental health through injury recovery and periods of inactivity, as well as navigating career transitions and adapting to new life phases and/or better managing their current circumstances.

He also takes pride in tackling a wide range of presentations including:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Adjustment disorder
• Grief and loss
• Anger
• PTSD
• Panic attacks
• ADHD, ASD
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Parenting issues
• Bullying
• Relationship issues
• Significant life transitions
• Identity challenges
• OCD
• Cultural challenges
• Performance
• Vocational counselling
• NDIS
• Trauma

Sam advocates that we should fuel our mental health as much as we do with our physical health for our quality of life. His purpose is to drive and change people’s perspectives towards mental health as he believes that in order to have the best potential to be the finest version of ourselves, we should have techniques to channel our inner strengths and grow from our challenges.

Sam runs his own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable him to provide assessment and treatment to his clients.

Appointment duration:  51 minutes

Sessions rates:

Individuals: $240.00 per appointment

Medicare rebate is available with a Mental Health Care Plan for individual appointments. 

Cancellation Policy:  Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 48 hours’ notice if you cannot attend. For cancellations under 48 hours, 50% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate. For cancellations under 24 hours, 100% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate.

Please note: Sam accepts appointments for individuals 7 + years of age.