OUR CLINICIANS
Genevieve David
Clinical Social Worker and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
With over 30 years of experience in private practice in Australia and the United States, Genevieve is a clinical social worker and psychoanalytic psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals develop a stronger, more authentic sense of self. She completed her Master’s in Social Work at Loyola University in Chicago, and her psychotherapy approach focuses on supporting meaningful personal growth by drawing on Kohut’s self-psychology, intersubjective theory, and psychodynamic theory.
For the past 20 years, Genevieve has also integrated Buddhist philosophy and practice into her work. She believes Western psychology can be limited in its focus on the individual self. A broader perspective - one that embraces cultural, natural, and spiritual interconnectedness - is essential to the therapeutic process.
Beyond Genevieve's clinical work, she is a passionate writer and teacher. Her work has been published on Psychology Today, and she has led workshops on topics, including postnatal depression and managing anxiety through a Buddhist lens. Genevieve was also invited to teach at the Nan Tien Institute on the intersection of Western psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology. Engaging with the community and mentoring young clinicians is a meaningful part of her professional life.
Genevieve is a member of the International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP), the Association of Australian Social Workers (AASW), the American Association of Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW), and is an Honorary Member of the Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP).
Genevieve works with adults struggling with:
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Major life transitions (young adulthood, motherhood, menopause, aging, immigration, and career changes)
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Self-image and self-esteem issues
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Mood and anxiety disorders
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Existential and spiritual concerns
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Mindfulness and meditation practices
Madison David
Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Madison is a clinical psychologist trained in the United States. She completed her Masters and Doctorate in San Diego, and moved back to Australia to start her clinical practice. Her primary clinical focus is relationally based concerns, for both individuals and couples.
Madison believes that therapy is not just about symptoms, but about creating a space to understand what you are experiencing and why. Together, Madison works with clients to explore their patterns, relationships, and experiences (past and present) to understand how these components might be influencing the client today. The aim is to provide increased personal insight, greater cognitive flexibility, emotion regulation, and a stronger sense of connection with oneself.
One of Madison’s primary focus is to create a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, thoughtful, and safe, where clients can be curious and create meaningful change.
Madison works with clients using evidence-based treatments, including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness based therapies.
She works with adults struggling with:
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Relationship concerns, including romantic, familial, and work-based relationships and friendships
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Women’s health concerns, including pregnancy, postpartum
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Major life transitions and significant life events
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Eating disorders, body image concerns, and self-estee
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Anxiety and mood disorders
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Trauma and trauma related concerns
Madison also works with couples using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.
Sarah Hensley
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Sarah Hensley is a professionally trained and qualified clinical psychologist with a special interest in women’s health. She works with clients using evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and couples therapy using the Gottman model. Sarah uses a compassionate and effective approach to restore calm and certainty to her clients’ lives.
Sarah believes in shaping her approach to therapy and the treatment plan based on the specific needs of the client and their life circumstances. Following a thorough assessment, including the changes the client would like to make, their resources and timeframe, Sarah will make an individualised treatment plan.
Sarah works with adults struggling with:
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Women's health concerns, including pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause
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Anxiety and mood disorders
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Trauma, and trauma related concerns
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Major life changes and significant life events
Finding the right therapist is an important part of the therapeutic process. To help you make this choice, we offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with our intake coordinator. This provides an opportunity for you to discuss your needs, ask any questions you may have, and help determine which clinician may best support you.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out—sometimes, an initial conversation is simply a helpful place to begin.
If one of our clinicians feels like they may be a good fit for you, book your 15-minute consultation via our client portal to get started.
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