About Sarah

Psychologist Auckland. Sarah Bramhall is the owner and director of SB Psychology Services in Auckland, NZ. 

Sarah is a registered Psychologist and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Sociology, a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology. She is currently undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Neuropsychology at the University of Otago and can practice as a neuropsychologist under supervision. Sarah holds full membership with the New Zealand Psychological Society in the General scope of practice and is a member of the British Psychological Society, including the Division of Forensic Psychology.

Sarah completed her training in the UK and became a Chartered Forensic Psychologist in 2010. Keen to travel and experience new cultures, she moved to New Zealand in 2011. Sarah immediately fell in love with New Zealand, and is now a Citizen. Sarah began working for the Department of Corrections, where she remained for seven years. In 2017 she established her independent practice, specialising in psychological assessment and treatment, and supervision and consultation.

Sarah has experience working in a diverse range of settings that include prisons, community probation, youth justice, mental health, legal, corporate and private practice. She has extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment. Sarah also provides supervision to psychologists and other health professionals, and specialist consultation including design/delivery of training, critical incident support and de-briefing for NGO’s, government organisations and corporate environments.

Approach

Sarah is passionate about helping people and strives to create an atmosphere where her clients feel comfortable and at ease. She helps her clients develop insight into the patterns in their lives and works alongside them to identify and empower them to create healthy choices and alternatives. Sarah values the experiences each client brings and utilises their unique qualities and strengths to facilitate positive change and enhance quality of life.

Sarah takes a holistic yet practical approach with her clients, drawing on a range of evidence-based assessment protocols and psychological therapies. Sarah enjoys incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her therapy sessions.