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Sushama Sathe

Psychologist (Registered)

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Sushama Sathe is a Registered Psychologist who helps adults and adolescents work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and the kind of difficult life patterns that don't resolve on their own. Sushama is AHPRA-registered, a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a Medicare provider — so most clients see her with the rebate from a GP Mental Health Care Plan.

Articles by Sushama Sathe (19)

Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Becomes a Way of Life

Psychologist Sushama Sathe explains GAD — chronic worry, DSM-5-TR criteria, intolerance of uncertainty, and CBT and ACT treatment. Medicare rebates available.

1 Sept 2026

Anxiety

CBT for Anxiety: How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Actually Works

Registered psychologist in Bella Vista explains CBT for anxiety — the evidence, techniques, what sessions involve, and Medicare access in Western Sydney.

25 Aug 2026

Mental Health

Autism and Mental Health: Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Autistic Adults

A registered psychologist with 11 years of autism clinical experience in Bella Vista explains anxiety, depression, masking, and burnout in autistic adults. NDIS-funded therapy for self- and plan-managed participants.

18 Aug 2026

Mental Health

NDIS Psychology: What Psychological Support Can Do for You

A registered psychologist in Bella Vista explains what NDIS psychology funding covers, how functional capacity assessments work, and how self- and plan-managed participants access support. Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi.

11 Aug 2026

Relationships

Parents as Emotion Coaches: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

Registered Psychologist in Bella Vista explains emotion coaching — how helping children name and manage feelings builds resilience, stronger relationships, and better mental health.

4 Aug 2026

Therapies

Emotional Regulation: The Skill That Changes How You Handle Everything

A registered psychologist in Bella Vista explains what emotional regulation is, why some people struggle with it, and how CBT and ACT build this foundational skill — the five core skills, the neuroscience, and when to seek assessment.

22 July 2026

Therapies

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): The Evidence-Based Way to Break the Cycle of Depression and Anxiety

A registered psychologist in Bella Vista explains MBCT — the structured 8-week clinical intervention for depression relapse prevention. As effective as antidepressants for people with 3+ episodes.

15 July 2026

Mental Health

Sleep and Mental Health: Why What Happens at Night Shapes Everything During the Day

Psychologist Sushama Sathe explains the link between sleep and mental health, insomnia, CBT-I treatment, and when to see a psychologist. Bella Vista.

7 July 2026

Mental Health

PTSD: Understanding Trauma's Lasting Impact and the Treatments That Work

A registered psychologist in Bella Vista explains PTSD symptoms, trauma types, and evidence-based treatments including TF-CBT, CPT, and EMDR. Medicare and WorkCover rebates available.

30 June 2026

Therapies

ACT Therapy: Why Accepting Your Thoughts Can Help You Feel Better

ACT therapy psychologist in Bella Vista explains how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy builds psychological flexibility for anxiety, depression and chronic stress.

23 June 2026

OCD Treatment

OCD: Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and the Therapy That Works

Registered psychologist Sushama Sathe explains OCD — the cycle, diverse presentations, ERP treatment, and how to access help in Bella Vista. Medicare rebates.

16 June 2026

Anxiety

Social Anxiety Disorder: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Registered Psychologist explains social anxiety disorder — how it differs from shyness, the Clark-Wells model, CBT, and how to overcome social anxiety.

9 June 2026

Anxiety

Panic Attacks: What's Really Happening in Your Body and Brain

A Registered Psychologist explains panic attacks, the panic cycle, and how CBT treats panic disorder — with Medicare rebates available in Bella Vista.

2 June 2026

Mental Health

Mental Health in Older Adults: Why Ageing Doesn't Mean Accepting Depression and Anxiety

Mental health in older adults: depression and anxiety are common but treatable. CBT, ACT and mindfulness with a Bella Vista Registered Psychologist.

25 May 2026

Mental Health

Grief and Loss: When the Pain Doesn't Fade and How to Find Your Way Forward

Grief takes many forms. Registered Psychologist Sushama Sathe explains normal and complicated grief — and how CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based therapy can help. Bella Vista, Western Sydney.

5 May 2026

Depression

Postnatal Depression: What Every New Mother Needs to Know

Discover vital insights on Postnatal Depression, a clinical condition affecting 1 in 5 mothers. Learn how Postnatal Depression is treatable.

21 Apr 2026

Mental Health

WorkCover Psychology: Returning to Work After a Workplace Accident or Injury

Explore the psychological aspects of returning to work after a workplace accident. Discover how returning to work with psychological support can aid recovery.

31 Mar 2026

Mental Health

Women's Mental Health: Understanding and Addressing the Unique Challenges Women Face

Women experience mental health differently across hormonal life stages. Registered Psychologist Sushama Sathe explains why — and how CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based therapy help women thrive. Bella Vista, Western Sydney.

10 Mar 2026

Depression

Mental Health for Migrants and Refugees in Australia: You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone

Migrant and refugee mental health in Australia: understand acculturation stress, trauma, and how culturally informed CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness-based therapy can help you thrive. Registered Psychologist, Bella Vista.

26 Feb 2026