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Samuel Zimmer

Registered Psychologist
Samuel Zimmer is a Registered Psychologist who supports adults and young people experiencing trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship challenges, and complex life stressors. He offers a warm, culturally safe, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, helping clients feel supported, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.

Professional Summary

Samuel Zimmer is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience delivering psychological and wellbeing support across diverse community, health, and rehabilitation settings. He works with adults and young people navigating trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, grief, relationship difficulties, and complex presentations.

Samuel brings a calm, thoughtful presence to therapy and focuses on creating a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard and supported. His work is collaborative and person-centred, helping people make sense of their experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, and move toward sustainable healing and growth.

Support Offered

Samuel supports people experiencing:

·       Trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma

·       Anxiety and ongoing worry

·       Depression and low mood

·       Grief and loss

·       Relationship and couples concerns

·       Impacts of family, domestic, or sexual violence

·       Chronic pain and health-related stress

·       Alcohol and other drug concerns

·       Stress related to work, study, or life transitions

He also works with neurodivergent clients and individuals accessing rehabilitation or disability support.

Therapeutic Approach

Samuel’s approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and evidence-based. He draws on a broad range of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems-informed work, mindfulness-based therapies, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and attachment-focused approaches.

Sessions are tailored to each client’s needs, values, and goals. Samuel works at your pace, balancing emotional depth with practical strategies that support insight, regulation, and real-world change. Clients often describe his style as warm, grounded, and clinically rigorous, with a strong focus on safety and collaboration.

Experience Supporting

·       Adults and young people experiencing trauma, anxiety, or mood difficulties

·       People with complex trauma and family, domestic, or sexual violence histories

·       Neurodivergent clients

·       People living with disability or accessing NDIS-aligned supports

·       Clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

·       LGBTIQ+ clients

·       Veterans and Defence-connected clients

·       First Nations clients, working in culturally responsive and trauma-informed ways

Qualifications & Accreditation

·       Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

·       EMDR Accredited Practitioner

·       APS College Membership

·       Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1–3)

·       Training in CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, IFS-informed therapy, and trauma-focused approaches

·       Extensive professional development in trauma, attachment, relational therapy, and culturally responsive practice

Personal Approach

“I offer a warm, thoughtful, and culturally safe space where people can explore their experiences with care and curiosity. My work is trauma-informed and person-centred, supporting each individual to move toward deeper understanding, healing, and sustainable growth.”

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Frequently asked questions

Are Medicare or private health rebates available?

Some clients may be eligible for Medicare or private health rebates, depending on their circumstances. We do not process rebates on your behalf, but can provide a receipt so you can claim directly if applicable.

Are psychology sessions confidential?

Yes. Psychology sessions are confidential and delivered in line with professional and ethical obligations, with appropriate clinical governance in place.

Are sessions delivered in person or online?

All psychology sessions are delivered via secure telehealth.

How do I pay for psychology sessions?

Sessions are booked and paid for through our secure online booking system. Payment is made at the time of booking and a receipt is provided after your session.

Is psychology different from coaching and wellbeing support?

Yes. Psychology involves clinical assessment and therapy delivered by psychologists. Coaching and wellbeing support are non clinical and focus on development and support rather than therapy.

What is your cancellation policy?

We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

What mental health services do you offer?

We provide individual mental health support and psychological therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood,trauma, work related challenges and life transitions.

Who provides your psychology services?

Our psychology services are delivered by a team of fully registered and provisional psychologists. Provisional psychologists work under appropriate supervision in line with professional and ethical requirements.