Working in schools can be complex and demanding, and at times our mental health can be challenged. The cognitive and emotional demands of school leadership and school workplaces can take an unexpected toll and leave people feeling depleted and overwhelmed.
Psychology services
Mental health challenges
We offer psychology services to support adults working in schools experiencing:
- stress and emotional exhaustion (burnout)
- worry, anxiety and low mood
- loss and grief
- traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress and compassion fatigue
Events/life stages
Personal / school-based events and life stages can be challenging, including:
- career transitions (leadership, retirement)
- critical incidents and complex matters
- trauma-informed work with vulnerable communities
- bullying, harassment and other workplace issues
- life transitions (new parenting, empty nesting, elder care)
People experiencing these may benefit from additional support to foster awareness, process responses, strengthen coping capacities and maintain/restore wellbeing.
Enquiries
Confidential 1:1 support for you
Enquiries about our psychology services are welcome from individuals caring for their own wellbeing, and school leadership/HR leaders seeking support for staff.
Book an initial conversation (15 minutes) here on our calendar or email us and we’ll reply within one working day.
Format
Telehealth or face-to-face in Newport, Sydney (confirm at booking)
Cost
$200 to $240 per 50-minute session (confirm at booking)
Referral
You do not need a referral to book in. Medicare rebates may apply with a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan. Private health rebates may apply – check with your health care fund.
Our psychology services team
Melinda Phillips
Director and Principal PsychologistMelinda is an organisational psychologist, researcher and teacher with over twenty-five years’ experience supporting schools. She has established Compassionate Schools as a mental health workplace consultancy for schools across Australia. Compassionate Schools offers 1:1 support (clinical, supervision, coaching), school workshops for staff mental health, and psych health & safety partnerships.
Breanna Sada
Psychologist & Board Approved SupervisorBreanna is a registered psychologist and board approved supervisor, with over 15 years’ experience working across education, private practice, community mental health and organisational wellbeing. She is currently a mental health program facilitator for the Black Dog Institute, and her recent roles have included Clinical Consultant with headspace Schools and Communities, and Student Wellbeing Education Officer with Sydney Catholic Schools.