Adele Samra
Master of Clinical Psychology, ACU. Registered Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA), member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Adele is an open‑minded and engaging therapist whose focus is on creating a safe, judgement‑free space for clients to explore how they relate to themselves and others.
Approach
Adele adopts a client‑centred, integrative approach, preferring to work relationally at a deeper level and incorporating attachment theory into her clinical work. She works collaboratively, using her warmth and humour to help clients move away from limiting patterns of behaviour and live more full and authentic lives.
She draws on a range of evidence‑based therapies — Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy — as well as her own personal experience with mindfulness and meditation.
Special interest
Relationships & connection
Helping clients with relationship issues at work and in their personal lives, working relationally and through an attachment lens.
Identity & sexuality
Supporting clients navigating identity concerns and sexuality, including multicultural and LGBTQ+ communities.
Areas of focus
Mood & anxiety disorders · ADHD · Addiction · Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) · Gender & sexuality · Trauma · Work & academic difficulties · Grief & bereavement
Who I work with
Clients aged 16 and up, from a broad range of ages and culturally diverse backgrounds — including multicultural and LGBTQ+ communities.
Experience
Adele has worked across a range of settings, including private practice, inpatient and outpatient hospital units, university clinics and youth services.
Qualifications
- Master of Clinical Psychology — Australian Catholic University
- BA Psychology (Honours) — Macquarie University
- Registered Clinical Psychologist — AHPRA
- Member — Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
Rebates
- Registered with Medicare and can provide services under some NDIS plans.
- DVA — Department of Veterans’ Affairs