Sorcha Buchan
General Psychologist
AHPRA Registered (PSY0002262997)
About Sorcha
Hello, my name is Sorcha (she/her). I am a psychologist and the majority of my practice focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, identity challenges and self-esteem. My clients often come to therapy with a pervasive feeling of dread and uncertainty, but after working together, they typically come to understand these feelings, and feel more at ease within themselves and in life. I am passionate about bringing humour, providing a willingness to both teach and learn, as well as practical support and vulnerability to each therapy session. I work with my clients as colleagues and equals, developing a shared formulation and plan for therapy.
Areas of focus
Therapeutic approaches
ACT
Builds psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and committing to value-driven actions.
CBT
Identifies and changes unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours driving mental health difficulties.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Cultivates self-compassion to reduce shame and self-criticism, often for those with high levels of self-blame.
DBT
Teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills — especially for borderline personality disorder.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Strengthens emotional bonds in couples and individuals by identifying and restructuring emotional responses.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Views the mind as made up of distinct "parts" and works to heal wounded internal subpersonalities.
Schema Therapy
Identifies and heals deep-rooted negative beliefs formed in childhood that drive ongoing emotional difficulties.
Languages & identity preferences
Session details
I offer Medicare-rebated consultations and privately-funded therapy. Individual Therapy Consultation: 50 minutes $250 Medicare rebate $101.55 (out-of-pocket cost $148.45)
Location
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