Natasha Sanchez

Natasha is a registered psychologist with a passion for working with children and adolescents. Natasha has completed an undergraduate degree in Psychological Science, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at Deakin University and a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology from ACU. Natasha has clinical experience across a range of settings, including mainstream schools, specialist schools, early intervention settings, community health settings and private practice. Alongside her work at Bloom, Natasha co-ordinates a team of psychologists and counsellors at a local high school. As such, Natasha is experienced in supporting young people through a range of common difficulties, including academic stress, SEAS applications, pathway considerations, exam preparation, school refusal, friendship difficulties and classroom-based adjustments to facilitate learning.

Natasha’s therapeutic approach is person centred in nature, with a strong emphasis on empathically supporting children and families, through effective and warm communication. Natasha enjoys working closely with parents to promote a holistic approach to their childs wellbeing and development.

Natasha employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches for intervention, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for a range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, social-emotional development, adjustment issues and navigating school-based difficulties. Natasha has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent children and young people, using tangible and engaging strategies that can be implemented both at home and at school.