Marigold Psychology
Dr Sophie Russell (Clinical Psychologist)
Marigold Psychology
Dr Sophie Russell, Clinical Psychology
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.
I've been working as a therapist for 8 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.
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!
Qualifications
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Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) with 'outstanding thesis'
/Masters of Clinical Psychology (equivalent)
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Bachelor of Psychology with 'first class honours'
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Australian Psychology Board Approved Supervisor
How can I help?
Currently seeing adults and adolescents aged 15+
What I help with
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Anxiety and depression
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Stress and overwhelm
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Life dissatisfaction
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Adjustment/life transitions
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Low mood
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Low self-esteem
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Identity, gender and sexuality
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Childhood or adult traumatic experiences
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PTSD
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Panic attacks
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Relationship difficulties
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Addiction/Health behaviour change
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Understanding emotions and reactions
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Overreactions/feeling irritated or sensitive
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.
Special interests:
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EMDR
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Parts work (Schema mode work/IFS informed)
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Exploring identity and relationship issues
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Gender and sexuality, LGBTQI+ issues.
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Building a rich and meaningful life despite the state of the world.
Locations
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.
Tuesday
Online
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Wollongong
For enquiries please email sophierussellpsychology@gmail.com
or call 0449 608 808