Sandy Mendis

Sandy Mendis is a registered counsellor with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families and people of all ages through life's challenges and transitions. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and has worked across a diverse range of settings, including mental health, child and family services, family therapy, parenting support, community services and leadership roles. Her extensive experience has enabled her to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, helping them navigate personal, relational and emotional challenges while building resilience and wellbeing.

Sandy is a warm, practical and outcome-focused counsellor who provides a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard, understood and respected. She believes that every person has strengths that can be built upon, and she works collaboratively with clients to identify their goals, gain insight into their experiences and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Sandy's counselling approach is grounded, compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique circumstances. She strives to create a therapeutic space where clients feel empowered, hopeful and confident in their ability to overcome life's challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Each counselling session is individually tailored to meet the client's needs and goals. Sandy draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strengths-Based Practice, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. She also has a strong interest in neurodiversity-affirming practice and supporting individuals, couples and families to thrive. Sandy believes that positive change happens through connection, understanding and collaboration, and she looks forward to helping clients create the life, relationships and future they want for themselves.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Master of Science in Health Psychology
• Member of the Australian Counselling Association