Sahar Mokhtarpour
General Psychologist
AREAS OF INTEREST
Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
Interpersonal difficulties
Identity-related challenges.
Struggles with self-worth, feeling stuck in repeating patterns
LGBTIQA+, multicultural, and neurodivergent communities
Intergenerational trauma
Complex trauma
Trauma and grief
I believe therapy begins with one human being met by another. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to understand the emotional patterns shaping how you relate to yourself and others, attending to what is said in the room and what emerges beneath the surface. I consider identity, culture, neurodivergence, and queerness, tailoring therapy to feel respectful, attuned, and collaborative.
My approach is primarily psychodynamic. I’m interested in how early relationships and experiences shape the way you see yourself, relate to others, and manage feelings now, including the stories, expectations, and protective patterns that quietly influence how you move through the world. Together, we slow down to notice how these patterns show up in your life, how you seek closeness, respond to distance, and protect yourself in relationships. By gently exploring them, we can create space for more flexible ways of responding to yourself and others, and strengthen your sense of safety, trust, and connection.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Psychology (Clinical), Bond University
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Southern Cross University
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
INVESTMENT
Standard session: $240 +$20 after hours/Saturdays
Mental health care plans will allow for an immediate rebate of $101.55 per session
AVAILABILITY
Thursday afternoons
CONTACT
www.innerfocuspsychology.com.au
admin@innerfocuspsychology.com.au