About Sana
Sana Nisar is an AHPRA-registered psychologist who helps people coping with anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and listens closely, so worried parents can feel heard when they reach out. Sana supports people working through relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and life transitions that feel stuck or overwhelming.
She draws on ten years of clinical experience and mental health research to shape sessions. Sana uses a mix of evidence-based techniques so each plan fits the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings, not just talking about feelings. Sana aims for a calm and respectful space where people can say what’s on their mind without judgement. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, learning tools to manage intense emotions, and setting small goals that add up over time.
She checks in regularly to adjust the approach as needs change. Therapy with Sana also covers relationship difficulties in a way that centres the individual’s experience and choices. She helps people rebuild confidence, repair communication habits, and set boundaries that feel right for them.
The goal is to restore a sense of control and hope for the future. To begin, Sana invites people to consider what matters most to them and what they hope to change. From there she tailors a clear, achievable plan and supports steady progress toward those aims.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Sana commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action, even when uncomfortable feelings are present.She believes the right approach is discovered together. During early sessions she will listen to your goals and try a few techniques to see what fits. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the work stays relevant to your needs and preferences.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing reflection between meetings and can be useful for brief check-ins or homework guidance.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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