About Us

AMY SKETCHER

CHILD, Adolescent, and family PSYCHOLOGIST

BA. PSYCH. (HONS) MAPS


Amy is registered psychologist who has broad experience working with children, young people, and families (3-25 yrs).  Amy works hard to make therapy fun and engaging, and individually tailors her approach to meet each child’s needs.  

Amy has spent many years working in the non-government sector and education system including early intervention, through to complex and severe trauma.  Now as the Director at Season’s Allied Health she has a vision to create an inviting and friendly setting where children, adolescents, and families can access evidence based treatment for a broad range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental disorders. Amy has a special interest in working with children under 12, and also supporting and up-skilling parents and caregivers.

 

Amy is has completed post graduate training in Child Centred Play Therapy and is offering this alongside psychology services for children 2-10 yrs, and older children with trauma histories and/or delays in development. 

 

Amy is a board approved supervisor with the Psychology Board (AHPRA) and is especially interested in supervising practitioners with an interest and passion within the paediatric, adolescent, and family space of therapy and intervention.  

 

In her spare time Amy enjoys practicing yoga, anything ocean related, and trying to perfect her latest hobby of embroidery.  Amy currently volunteers her time as the treasurer of the Mid North Coast Australian Psychological Society committee.   

Amy is accepting referrals for individual child and adolescent therapy, family therapy, eating disorders (8-16 years), peri/post natal therapy, and parent coaching.  Amy has experience and is available for school and community presentations on request. 

 

Check out our groups page for more information on groups and workshops on offer. 

 

Qualifications and Accreditations:

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy
  • Registered Psychologist and Board Certified Psychology Supervisor, AHPRA
  • Member of Australian Psychological Society, and Treasurer of the Mid North Coast Branch Committee
  • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorder (ANZED)
  • Certified AutPlay Provider
  • Cool Kids Accredited Provider
  • Westmead Feelings Program Accredited Provider
  • Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy

 

Gemma

Customer Support

Your first interaction with Seasons Allied Health is usually the lovely, and warm Gemma who provides our clients with support in booking, scheduling appointments, and so much more!  Those who have interacted with Gemma know that she is always willing to go above and beyond for our clinicians and clients and supports the clinic to run smoothly behind the scenes.

 

Outside of work Gemma and her family own a hobby farm and spend their weekends on the land and caring for their animals. Life is full of joy and energy with two fiery redheaded girls, whom she says have taught her patience, listening, and understanding qualities that are invaluable in both parenting and her professional life.

 

We are so grateful for you Gemma.

 

Augie

Therapy dog in training

 

Augie works very hard to learn all the skills he needs to be a supportive, calming, and welcoming presence in our practice. Augie’s favourite things to do are running free and swimming at the Beach, chasing balls, and curiously making new animal and people friends.

 

Augie comes into the clinic usually in the afternoons and provides a wonderful support and service for our visitors.

 

Trained as a clinical team through Therapy Dogs Australia.