Abbey Sawyer

PostGradDipPsych, BPsychSci, BCrim, MAAPi. 

Abbey is a Psychologist and Sexologist who is near completion of her Master of Science in Medicine degree, specialising in psychosexual therapy. Abbey is passionate about the interlink between psychological health and sexuality, and enjoys supporting people of all ages, genders, and cultural backgrounds to enrich their sexual lives and improve their mental health.

To book an appointment with Abbey, use Online Booking or call Vision Psychology on (07) 3088 5422.

Abbey utilises a holistic, evidence-based, and client-centred approach to therapy. Abbey’s gentle and non-judgemental nature enables her clients to feel safe and respected; she believes that the therapeutic relationship between a therapist and client is key to success in one’s healing journey. Abbey has a wealth of experience in clinical practice and has worked with various mental health presentations. Abbey has experience in both private practice and multidisciplinary teams, and has experience working with couples, children, adolescents, and adults throughout her career.

Treatment offered:

Sexual Health:

• Sexual pain (vulvodynia, vaginismus)
• Navigating differences in libido
• Sexual aversion disorder
• Orgasm/pleasure difficulties
• Sexual anxiety
• STI diagnosis
• LGBTQIA+ counselling
• Psychosexual education
• Intimacy issues
• Erectile dysfunction
• Premature Ejaculation
• Relationship counselling

Mental Health:

• Anxiety
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Depression
• Neurodivergence (ASD and ADHD)
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Self Esteem
• Grief and Loss
• Trauma

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• EMDR therapist in training
• Attachment Theory
• Mindfulness
• Schema Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Psychosexual Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
• Exposure Therapy
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1

Qualifications and Professional Registrations:

• Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive health), specialisation: Psychosexual Therapy (Completing in 2023)
• Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Second Class Honours)
• Bachelor of Psychological Science
• Bachelor of Criminology (Distinction)
• Member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS)
• General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (MAAPi)