Meet Kay Saddler
Registered Psychologist
BA (Psych, Forensic Sci), BA(Hons) (Psych), MProfPsych
Kay is passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where people can explore life’s challenges. She believes therapy should be collaborative, flexible, and evidence-based, providing clients with both the understanding and practical tools to create meaningful change. Kay brings a calm, logical, and strengths-based approach to helping people gain a better understanding of themselves and others, creating opportunities for growth and change.
Kay has experience in group and individual therapy across workplace, community, veteran and forensic settings. She provides treatment and support for people dealing with a range of personal and occupational challenges including trauma, stress, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life changes, interpersonal difficulties, problematic behaviours, workplace bullying, chronic illness, rehabilitation and adjustment to major life changes.
She draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Trauma, Solution-Focused Therapy, utilising a Person-Centred Approach which ensures that therapy is tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
She currently offers telehealth therapy, with plans to provide in-person therapy sessions in Melbourne in the near future.
Background & Professional Journey
Before becoming a psychologist, Kay spent over 20 years in information technology project and people management, working in fast-paced environments where stress, leadership responsibilities, and career challenges were a part of everyday life. She understands what it’s like to juggle responsibilities, navigate difficult decisions, and deal with the pressure of expectations—both from others and from yourself.
Over time, she realised that what she valued most was supporting others—listening to them, guiding them, and helping them through difficulties and change. This passion led her to retrain as a psychologist, bringing her real-world experience together with evidence-based psychological practice. Since that time Kay has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice, employee assistance programs (EAP), with veterans/first responders and families in not-for-profit organisations, in hospitals with people dealing with chronic illness, and in correctional settings in offender rehabilitation.
Today, she helps people navigate life’s challenges with a calm, logical, and compassionate approach, ensuring therapy is supportive, productive, empowering, and focused on positive growth.
Kay’s formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Forensic Science), a Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Psychology) and a Master of Professional Psychology. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, a Diploma of Business and a Certificate in Prince2 and Agile Project Management. Kay is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
What To Expect From Therapy With Kay
Beginning therapy can sometimes feel like a big decision, but you don’t need to have all the answers before you start. You don't even need to know if therapy is right for you! Some people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to put their feelings into words, while others are looking for a safe place to pause and reflect, or to learn new skills. That’s completely okay! Therapy is a collaborative process—one where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a way that feels right for you.
Some sessions may focus on learning practical skills and strategies to help you manage everyday challenges, while others may be more reflective, allowing you to gain insight into patterns, emotions, and behaviours. It’s not about following a rigid process but about working together to find out what approach helps you the most.
Kay’s approach is:
Safe & Confidential – A space where you can talk openly, knowing your privacy and trust are valued.
Positive & Growth-Oriented – Therapy is about building on your strengths and supporting you towards change.
Non-Judgmental & Supportive – You are welcome exactly as you are, no matter what you're experiencing.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT)
Emphasising values-based action and mindfulness to improve emotional flexibility.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT)
Identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs to foster adaptive behaviours.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
(CPT) for Trauma
Addressing traumatic experiences to reduce their lasting impact.
Mindfulness-Based
Strategies
Cultivating present-moment awareness to manage stress and enhance wellbeing.
Motivational
Interviewing
Supporting individuals to explore and strengthen their own reasons for change in a collaborative and non-judgemental way.
Psychodynamic
Approaches
Increasing self-awareness by exploring unconscious patterns and early life experiences that influence current behaviour.
Schema
Therapy
Exploring deep-seated patterns to understand and change longstanding issues.
Solution-Focused
Therapy
Concentrating on your strengths to develop practical solutions for current challenges.
Thinking about Therapy?
Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space to reflect, process, and move towards growth in a way that feels right for you. Whether you're struggling, feeling stuck, or simply looking for support, this is a space where you can explore what matters to you, free of judgment or expectation.
If you’re ready to take the first step, or just want to know more, let’s start the conversation.