Sahra O'Doherty
Psychologist / Director at the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi)
Sahra has been a registered Psychologist for nearly 10 years, and is co-owner of Mindscape Psychology. She has a background in disability services, and developed her interest in providing holistic support for clients and their families during this time. Sahra then moved into working in youth mental health and early intervention, supporting adolescents and young adults to navigate the challenges in their lives, relationships, and circumstances.
Outside of Mindscape, Sahra is a Director on the Board of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi), the peak not-for-profit membership association for Psychologists in Australia, fighting for equality and diversity within the Psychology profession. Sahra is also on the editorial committee of the Activist Practitioner magazine; a quarterly publication aimed at mental health professionals, and dedicated to social justice.
What is a professional association? (with Sahra O'Doherty and Carly D…
You might have heard that professional associations exist for psychologists -- but what exactly do they do, and what are the benefits of joining one? Bron is joined by two Directors of the Australian Association of Psychologi...
Can I have a personality on social media? (with Sahra O'Doherty)
Bron and Sahra unpack whether it's okay to be yourself on social media. They chat about 👉🏽 challenges and responsibilities that psychologists have in managing their online presence 👉🏻How to be authentic online while managing ...
Gender and leadership in psychology (with Sahra and Averil)
Bron is joined by Averil Cook (Clinical psychologist and Director of Bodhi & Psychology) and Sahra O'Doherty (Psychologist and Director of AAPi) to get curious about gender roles and leadership in the Psychology profession. T...
Beyond the cardigan: What can I wear? (with Sahra O'Doherty)
Today on Mental Work, Bron is joined by Sahra O'Doherty (Psychologist and Director of AAPi ) to unpack the dilemma of 'What can I wear to work?' They touch on 👉🏽 What does it mean when a supervisor directs you …
The two-tier Medicare system and other issues in the psychology profe…
Bron is joined again by Sahra O'Doherty, psychologist and director for the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI), to unpack the issues facing the psychology profession in Australia with a special focus (as always...
Developing your professional identity as an advocate (with Sahra O’Do…
Psychology has traditionally focused on diagnosing mental distress in individuals, but with issues like climate change, racial injustice, and inequitable access to healthcare having an undeniable impact on the mental wellbein...