Sally Gottlieb

(she/her)
Integrative Psychotherapist
ACA L2 Accreditation

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Sally’s approach

Sally is an integrative psychotherapist who endeavours to foster a therapeutic relationship of trust, warmth, curiosity & respect with her clients. Through a collaborative and relational approach, Sally seeks to attune to the individual needs of her clients, and offer a supportive space to come into deeper self understanding, compassion and wholeness. Sally holds the view that through deepening our connection with self, we create the conditions to foster more meaningful and fulfilling relationships with others, and with the world around us. 

At the heart of Sally’s practice is a deep faith in each client’s innate capacity for transformation. She holds the perspective that we each contain a wellspring of creativity within us, and provided with the relational conditions of safety and trust, change is possible. Sally holds an appreciation for the intricacy and vastness of what it means to be human, and is impassioned by the potential for therapy to be an instrument for both healing and flourishing, a place where we may truly meet, accept, and become ourselves. 

Sally’s background in the creative arts, her ongoing study and practice within eastern and western spiritual and contemplative wisdom traditions, as well as her many passions, ranging from philosophy and literature, to music, mythology, poetry and deep ecology, all richly inform her perspective of what it means to be human. 

As an integrative therapist, Sally’s practice may draw upon a variety of evidence-based models, such as emotionally focussed therapy, psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, developmental psychology, sensorimotor and somatic-based trauma theories, existential therapy & parts work, to name a few. Through a systemic and trauma-informed framework, Sally intends to tailor these modalities to meet the needs of her clients. 

She welcomes individuals from all walks of life and invites the full spectrum of life’s challenges, including (but not limited to), grief and loss, existential and spiritual concerns, depression and anxiety, relationship challenges, sexuality, life transitions, and identity/self-esteem challenges. Sally aims to uphold sensitivity to the context of one’s background, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and spiritual and/or religious affiliation. She welcomes clients to educate her on how to best understand and respect themselves and their worldviews.

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Areas of interest

  • Grief and Loss

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Attachment Trauma

  • Self-Esteem and Identity

  • Relationship Difficulties

  • Life Transitions and Existential Concerns

  • Spirituality

  • Psychedelic Integration

Qualifications & Trainings

  • Bachelor of Integrative Psychotherapy (IKON Institute of Australia)

  • Level 1, 2 & 3 : Certified Integrative Attachment Therapist (Integrative Psychology)

  • Interpersonal Group Psychotherapy (in-training)

  • Psychedelic Integration Training (Integrative Psychology)

  • Gestalt & Somatic Trauma Processing (Connect Ground Clinic)

  • Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (Institute for Integrative Psychotherapies)

  • Grief Ritual Training (Francis Weller, Wisdom Bridge)

Fees and Availability

Sally’s fee is $140 per 50-minute session for individuals.

She is available for both online and in-person sessions in Thornbury.

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At the core of our practice,

we are committed to your healing and growth, creating foundations for your possibilities to emerge.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Generally speaking, the key difference between psychology and psychotherapy is education and training.

    Psychology can be understood as the study of the human mind through scientific means. Originating from the Greek “psyche” meaning "soul" or "mind," and "logos" meaning “study” or “knowledge”, ‘psychology’ can be translated as the "study of the soul/mind”. Psychology is considered a behavioral science, and training typically follows evidence-based practices which utilises approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Psychology generally approaches therapy through a medicalised lens. Psychologists undergo approximately three years of undergraduate training, which includes a focus on statistics and research. This is followed by one to two years of postgraduate study, focusing on clinical practice.

    Psychotherapy, as a broad term, encompasses the utilisation of psychological interventions in the context of talk therapy, aimed at improving mental health and well-being. “Psychotherapy”, originating from Greek “psyche” (“soul”/“mind") and "therapeia" meaning “healing”, can be interpreted as the "healing of the soul." Whilst psychotherapy is grounded in scientific principles and evidence-based approaches, it also incorporates a range of other theories and approaches to treatment. Further, contemporary psychotherapy includes a focus on the body and the use of the therapeutic relationship for relational repair and facilitating positive change. While training varies, as a minimum, psychotherapists have an undergraduate degree plus extensive specialised training in psychotherapy.

  • Currently, psychotherapists are unable to provide sessions eligible for Medicare rebates. However, the pricing for psychotherapy generally aligns with the typical out-of-pocket expense for a psychology session covered by Medicare.

  • Whilst we believe the deepest therapeutic work can be done in person, each of our practitioners have set availabilities for Telehealth/online sessions.

  • How long therapy will last is unique to each individual and depends on various factors, including personal history, character, the duration of challenges, and the presenting problems. If you have been experiencing chronic difficulties, it is important to consider that a reasonable amount of time may be needed for long-lasting change.

    While it is difficult to predict an exact timeline, research suggests that individuals often experience significant improvements within 8 to 26 sessions. However, therapy is a personalised process, and the length of treatment will be determined collaboratively between you and your therapist to support your unique needs and goals.

    Our ultimate goal is to help you reach a level of well-being where therapy is no longer necessary.

  • The frequency of therapy sessions varies depending on individual needs and the nature of the issues being addressed. However, research suggests that weekly therapy sessions often yield the fastest results as consistent support and accountability create the fertile conditions for change to occur. However, we understand that each person's needs are unique, and we are here to serve you accordingly.

    During our initial session, we will discuss and collaborate on determining the appropriate therapy frequency that best suits your individual needs. Whether it's weekly, fortnightly, or monthly sessions, our aim is to provide you with the support and guidance necessary for your therapeutic journey.

  • A standard individual session is 50 minutes, with availability for 90 minute sessions if suitable and arranged with a practitioner. A standard couples session is 80 minutes long. if needed.

  • As a team of clinicians, pricing varies across our practitioners. An approximation of pricing is:

    Individual Psychotherapy (50 minutes): $120 - $150.

    Couples Psychotherapy (80 minutes): $200 - $220

If your question is still not answered, or you would like to explore working with one of our practitioners, book a discovery call here.

The answers are in us,
in our relationships, and in the room between us.