Sam Lumley

Sam is a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist supporting clients across the lifespan, with a particular focus on children, young people, and families. He works collaboratively with clients experiencing anxiety, neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD), and the many challenges that come with parenting or school/learning.

Sam enjoys supporting clients understand themselves better through high-quality, evidence-based assessments in Autism, ADHD, Learning and Cognitive differences, and Functional Capacity (NDIS), and specialises in supporting clients through the NDIS process. He also provides ongoing, individually tailored intervention built around each client's strengths, needs, and goals, alongside comprehensive child and family support.

Sam also values working as part of a broader support team, and enjoys consulting and coordinating with schools and allied health professionals to make sure each client is supported consistently across every part of their world.

Sam's approach is grounded in neuroaffirming practice, working alongside each client's natural way of thinking rather than trying to change it. His therapeutic approaches include:

• Neuroaffirming Approach and Neurodiversity Paradigm
• Child-Focused Therapy and Play Therapy
• Family Systems Theory and Narrative Therapy
• Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• School and Allied Health Liaison
• Parenting and Family Support
• ADHD, Autism, Learning, and Cognitive Assessments
• NDIS Support and Functional Capacity Assessments

Sam has extensive experience working with diverse presentations and age groups. He is particularly interested in supporting helping children & young people (aged 2 to 25-year-old), and their families and supports, build confidence, develop practical skills, and achieve meaningful, lasting change

Sam holds a Master’s of Clinical Psychology, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and an Engineering Backgrounds, with a Double Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) and Business (Management).

Age Groups

• Children
• Teenagers
• Adults
• Families

 

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) • ADHD assessment • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • Neurodiversity ASD assessment • Disability • Family Therapy • Anxiety • • Interpersonal and Family Difficulties • Psychometric Testing • School Refusal • Substance misuse and addiction counselling • Trauma and PTSD