Sarah Francese is a clinical psychologist with 15 years experience working with children and adolescents. She provides psychological assessment and treatment, practicing mainly from a CBT and DBT fram
Parents most consistently highlight that Sarah builds genuine rapport with children who have previously struggled to connect with other psychologists or therapists, with several reviewers noting their children actively look forward to sessions. Multiple reviews mention her work with neurodivergent children specifically, describing her approach as neuroaffirming, patient, and effective at helping kids open up and build confidence. Parents also frequently note strong communication — prompt responses, clear guidance, and support extended to the wider family — and a number of families report working with her over multiple years.
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Sarah Francese is a clinical psychologist with 15 years experience working with children and adolescents. She provides psychological assessment and treatment, practicing mainly from a CBT and DBT framework, and is passionate about assessing and treating autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. She tailors therapy to each person's individual needs and assists clients in areas including social skills, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
One-on-one therapy tailored to an individual's specific goals and needs. Delivered by a qualified therapist, individual sessions provide a private, focused space to work through personal challenges at a pace that suits the person.
A thorough evaluation by a psychologist using standardised tests, interviews and observation to understand a person's cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning. Results inform diagnosis and guide recommendations for therapy, school adjustments and support services.
Sarah tailors therapy to each child's individual needs, primarily using a CBT and DBT framework. Sessions focus on practical skills including social skills development, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. She prioritises establishing meaningful rapport with her clients and works to create an approach that feels right for each person. Her experience spans working with children in various contexts, from early intervention to specialist developmental assessment.
Blossom Child Psychology is led by Sarah Francese, a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of experience working with children and adolescents. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours from Macquarie University and a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Western Sydney. Her background includes work in child protection, early intervention, and specialist assessment, including ADHD evaluations and psychometric testing. She has managed psychology teams and has particular expertise in autism spectrum disorder and ADHD assessment and treatment.
