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About Me

Hi, and welcome to SJP Psychology

My name is Sarah Philippkowski (she/her/hers) and I am a registered Psychologist working with adults and teens across Perth, Western Australia and online.  

 I am registered with AHPRA and a member of AAPi, offering  personalised service through evidence-based therapy. My empathic and non-judgmental approach supports you to overcome life's challenges and improve your mental health.  

Empowering You to Achieve Your Goals with SJP Psychology

I am a flexible clinician who works predominantly with adults, and has a special interest in supporting parents, teens and adults struggling with symptoms of ADHD.  I consider it a privilage to walk the journey, supporting them to  discover the unique and incredible individual they are.  

My passion for suicide prevention has driven previous work as a crisis mentor and in-shift supervisor at Lifeline. I have also devoted research interest to reducing the stigma around highly sensitive topics in both the public and mental health arena. 
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, OCD, personality disorders, panic disorders, phobias and trauma. 


I am trained in the following modalities:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy,
  • Schema Therapy 
  • EMDR
  • CPS (Collaborative and Proactive Solutions) - for working with parents of child and teen clients to see better outcomes and meaningful change.


Whether a circumstance be simple, or complex, I attend to my clients with sincerity and compassion.  

Qualifications and Memberships

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Master of Professional Psychology


  • General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
  • Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
  • Member of ADHD WA
  • Member of  EMDR Association of Australia

Support For You

Neuroaffirming ADHD support

Neuroaffirming ADHD support

Neuroaffirming ADHD support

Learn about your ADHD and how your unique mind makes you the amazing individual you are. I work in a neuroaffirming way to support you as your work through the journey your diagnosis brings. 

Depression

Neuroaffirming ADHD support

Neuroaffirming ADHD support

Overcome depression, improve your mood and energy levels, and increase your quality of life with personalised, evidence-based treatment.

PTSD and Complex Trauma

Neuroaffirming ADHD support

Work through the effects of trauma with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to therapy, and move towards healing and growth.

Grief and Loss

Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation

A supportive and understanding space to understand and explore your experience of grief

Anxiety, Stress, Panic, Phobia, OCD

Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation

Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation

Learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, reduce symptoms, and improve your quality of life with evidence-based treatment approaches.

Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation

Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation

Self-Esteem and Emotional Regulation

Learn to regualate your emotions well,  love, embrace and gain confidence in yourself. 

My Research

Does Voluntary Assisted Dying Cause Public Stigma? A vignette-based experiment

 Philippkowski S, O'Connor M, Eisma MC, Willmott L, Johnson AR, Breen LJ. Does voluntary assisted dying cause public stigma for the bereaved? A vignette-based experiment. Palliat Support Care. 2021 Oct;19(5):558-562. doi: 10.1017/S1478951520001352. PMID: 33397540. 


Contact me for a copy of the complete article or click the image to read the abstract. 

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Holiday Shut down Period

 

Thank you for visiting. Please note that my practice will be closed from 19 December to 15 January. During this period, I will not be available for appointments or email communication.

If you are experiencing distress or safety concerns during this time, please contact one of the following services for immediate support:

  • Emergency Services: 000
     
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
     
  • Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL): 1300 555 788
     
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
     

I wish you a safe and restful holiday season, and I look forward to reconnecting in the new year.