

Dr Sadhbh Joyce
Senior Psychologist & Consultant
BA-Psychology (hons) MClinNeuroPsych, PhD (MAPS, AAPi)

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Sadhbh is a psychologist, educator and mental health specialist with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals and organisations through challenge, change and recovery.
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Her work is grounded in compassion and clinical expertise, with specialist focus areas including neuropsychology, workplace mental health and mindful self‑compassion. She holds an Honours Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology from Macquarie University, and completed her PhD at UNSW Medicine and The Black Dog Institute, where she investigated mindfulness‑based resilience and psychological wellbeing in the workplace. Her research has been published in peer‑reviewed journals and translated into real‑world programs across diverse professional sectors.
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Sadhbh delivers keynote presentations, leadership workshops and mental health training programs for organisations seeking to strengthen psychological and psychosocial safety, sustainable performance and genuine wellbeing.
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In clinical practice, Sadhbh supports people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement and work‑related injury, drawing on evidence‑based therapies grounded in compassion, care and respect, including ACT, EMDR, TF‑CBT and CFT. She integrates additional training in meditation, mindful self‑compassion, yoga and nature‑based therapy to meet each person where they are with presence and purpose.
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Through her initiative The Clinician’s Sanctuary, Sadhbh also offers a dedicated, confidential space for those working in service‑to‑others roles, including psychologists, social workers, health professionals, peer supporters and community workers. This offering blends reflective supervision, therapeutic support and collaborative coaching, helping caring professionals process the emotional impact of their work, reconnect with their own wellbeing and sustain compassionate, ethical practice over time.
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Sadhbh currently consults as the Head of Clinical at Talked, one of Australia’s leading online therapy platforms. She is an Adjunct Lecturer and External Fellow with UNSW Medicine + Health and the Black Dog Institute, and sits on the Advisory Committee for the ANZMHA’s Frontline Mental Health Conference. In recognition of her contribution to the field, she received a Significant Contribution Award from the Australian Psychological Society. Her work at Mindarma has been supported by mental health grants from the Victorian Government (2022) and the Government of South Australia (2023–2025). Mindarma has received a number of awards including A Mental Health Matters Award from the Mental Health Association NSW.
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At the heart of Sadhbh’s work is a deep respect for each person’s lived experience and an unwavering commitment to compassionate, collaborative care. She offers spaces - both individual and organisational - where people feel seen, heard and supported, fostering meaningful growth through connection, presence and evidence‑informed practice.