Dr Sarah Sheppard - Director & Clinical Psychologist

BHlthSc(Hons), DPsych(Clin), MAPS, FCCLP

Sarah is the director and principal clinical psychologist of Adelaide Anxiety & Phobia Clinic with over 20 years of experience treating clients across a broad range of psychological presentations.  She has particular expertise treating anxiety disorders and phobias.  Consulting in private practice since 2010, previously working in hospitals in Adelaide and Newcastle, Sarah is a registered clinical psychologist and supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Kirsty Harvey - Clinical Psychologist

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin), MAPS, FCCLP

Kirsty is a clinical psychologist with over 18 years of experience working in both public and private sectors including community mental health, hospital settings and private practice.  She has experience providing treatment for a wide range of psychological presentations including anxiety disorders and phobias.  Kirsty is a registered clinical psychologist and supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, member of the Australian Psychological Society and a fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

Kirsty consults on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  

Please note that Thursday appointments with Kirsty are only available via telehealth or telephone, not in-person.

Melissa Sherman - Registered Psychologist & Clinical Registrar

BEd, GradDip(Soc Sci), BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin), AMAPS

Melissa is a Registered Psychologist and draws on over 20 years of experience working in the mental health, education, counselling, and human resource management fields.  She has wide experience working with adolescents and adults providing treatment for anxiety disorders and phobias.  In particular, Melissa has experience working with clients presenting with generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and health anxiety.

Melissa is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (Assoc. MAPS) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists.  

Uggie - Therapy Dog

Hi! My name is Uggie.  I am a ten year old black labrador and have been trained by the Royal Society for the Blind.  I am very calm and loving and a good listener.  I can be very helpful if you have a fear of dogs. If you are comfortable, I will be in the consulting room with you at your appointment with Sarah.  I love meeting new people, pats and cuddles.  I also like to snooze in the comfy corner of the room!

Ronnie - Therapy Dog

Hi! My name is Ronnie and I am the newest member to the team. I am a two year old golden retriever trained and certified as a therapy dog by See Differently with the Royal Society for the Blind.  I'm very calm and love meeting new people. If you are comfortable with dogs, I will be with you at your appointment with Melissa.  I like sitting at your feet, pats and relaxing on my bed.