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Dr. Sandra Darmanin Psy.D;MA;B.Psy (Hons.)

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  • Dr. Sandra Darmanin Psy.D;MA;B.Psy (Hons.)

Dr. Sandra Darmanin is a licensed clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and HCPC (UK). Trained as a clinical psychologist at Berkeley, California, and Yale University, she completed her Masters and Doctoral in Clinical Psychology. 

Dr. Darmanin has been providing therapy to male and female clients for over 20 years and has accumulated a wealth of experience in working with adults with complex presentations, and also high-profile clients. 

She has expertise in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships, workplace issues and substance use, especially in the finance, aviation and medical sectors.

Having worked internationally in the United States, Australia, Europe and UK with a range of clients from a wide spectrum of industries, Dr. Darmanin has gained expertise in delivering outcomes in a short period of time with evidence-based effective strategies.

 

 

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