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Marigold Psychology

Wollongong | Woonona

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Hi, I'm Sophie

Dr Sophie Russell (she/her)
Clinical Psychologist

I know finding the right psychologist can be difficult. I hope you can get a sense of me from this website, and meet for an initial session to see if we are the right fit.

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I've been working as a therapist for 7 years and am trained in clinical psychology through a combined Masters/PhD. My doctoral research focused on intergenerational mental health, emotion processing through family story-telling, and internalising difficulties (anxiety and depression). I am passionate about helping people move through past difficult or traumatic experiences, to live a life they love. Helping people find meaning in their life, relationships, identity, and sexuality is what makes my job so worthwhile.

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​​Outside of work, I love to spend time with friends, outdoors and taking care of my house plants. 

I dabble in many creative pursuits, including crochet, sewing and spoon carving! 

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Qualifications

  • ​Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) with 'outstanding thesis'

  • Masters of Clinical Psychology (equivalent)

  • Bachelor of Psychology with 'first class honours'

How can I help?

Currently seeing adults and adolescents aged 12+

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What I help with

  • Anxiety and/or depression

  • Stress and overwhelm

  • Life dissatisfaction

  • Adjustment/life transitions

  • Low mood

  • Low self-esteem

  • Identity, gender and sexuality 

  • Childhood or adult traumatic experiences

  • PTSD

  • Panic attacks

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Addiction/Health behaviour change

  • Understanding emotions and reactions

  • Overreactions/feeling irritated or sensitive

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I consider people's symptoms and difficulties through a lens of compassion and life context. My therapy style leans towards uncovering the driving force behind the current difficulties, whilst managing moment to moment.

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Special interests:

  • EMDR

  • Exploring identity and relationship issues

  • Gender and sexuality, LGBTQI+ issues. 

  • Building a rich and meaningful life despite the state of the world.

Therapy Approach

EMDR

ACT

Attachment

Locations

Marigold Psychology has two locations - Wollongong and Woonona.

Please double-check where you have booked your appointment.

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I feel grateful to live, work and play on the lands of the Dharawal people. I want to acknowledge and pay my respects to them, to their culture, and to their Elders, past and present.

For enquiries please email sophierussellpsychology@gmail.com

or call 0449 608 808

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